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BROAD EES DOLE

9 ha

📷 David Dixon · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeDogs
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome9 ha

Getting here

53.43647, -2.30254

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking 255m away — 2 car parks within reach

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Bike parkingParking

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Nature reserve

Free

Wildlife

Nature reserve

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — nature reserve

Free

Forest walks

Nature reserve

Free

Seasonal nature

Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: Trans Pennine Trail

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

14 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Cheshire Ring Canal WalkWalking route
Named route
Medlock Valley WayWalking route
Named route
Irwell Sculpture TrailWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Irwell Sculpture Trail (spur)Walking route
Named route
Trans-Pennine Trail (Warrington to Ashton-upon-Mersey)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

363 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 60Cycling route
Named routeRef 60National Cycle Network
Greater Manchester regional route 85Cycling route
Named routeRef 85Regional cycle route
Port Salford GreenwayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Airport City CyclewayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Media City LinkCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Link between Trans-Pennine Trail and Bridgewater WayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

About this nature reserve

Broad Ees Dole is a 9-hectare Local Nature Reserve located in Trafford, North West England. This area includes wetlands and grassy habitats attracting various bird species, amphibians, and insects, making it a spot for nature enthusiasts and photographers.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Broad Ees Dole

📷 David Dixon · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Broad Ees Dole

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Wythenshawe ParkUrban park3.9 km→🌱Alexandra ParkUrban park3.9 km→🌱Victoria ParkUrban park1.5 km→🌱Longford ParkUrban park1.5 km→🌱Gorse Hill ParkUrban park2.1 km→🌱Ashton ParkUrban park2.3 km→

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