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Arnfield Covert - Broadleaved woodland

✦ Ancient woodland26 ha

📷 Raymond Knapman · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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WildlifeSeasonalInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome26 ha

Getting here

53.47704, -1.99058

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — canopy now fully closed, creating cool dappled shade even on warm days
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat

Best for

9 activities

Wildlife

Deciduous woodland priority habitat; Ancient woodland

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour

Free

Insect spotting

Priority ponds — dragonflies, damselflies and aquatic invertebrates

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Bird watching

Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: Pennine Bridleway Interim Route for Walkers

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

12 signed routes nearby · 26 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Tameside Trail (West - Broadbottom to Mossley)Walking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Oldham WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Tameside Trail (East - Broadbottom to Mossley)Walking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Pennine Way (Edale to Crowden)Walking route
Named routeNational walking route
Pennine Way (Crowden to Standedge)Walking route
Named routeNational walking route
Cow Lanepublic footpath · 1.1 km
Public pathpublic footpathLength 1.1 kmSurface asphaltPath type: unclassified
Hobson Moor Roadpublic footpath · 87 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 87 mSurface asphaltPath type: unclassified
Hobson Moor Roadpublic footpath · 220 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 220 mSurface rockPath type: unclassified
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Cycling

47 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Stalybridge & Diggle Loop LineCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Trans Pennine TrailCycling route
Named routeRef 62National Cycle Network
Trans-Pennine TrailCycling route
Named routeRef TPTRegional cycle route
Saddleworth LinearCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Trans Pennine TrailCycling route
Named routeRef 62National Cycle Network
Trans Pennine TrailCycling route
Named routeRef 62National Cycle Network
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Mountain biking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Great North Trail (Peak District and South Pennines)Mountain bike route130.4 km
Named routeLength 130.4 kmNational Cycle Network
Tame Valley LoopMountain bike route29 km
Named routeRef AdvancedLength 29 kmLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Stepping stones cross a feeder channel for Arnfield Reservoir

📷 Raymond Knapman · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Stepping stones cross a feeder channel for Arnfield Reservoir

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🌱Manor ParkUrban park4.6 km→🌱Cheetham ParkUrban park3.9 km→🌱Harehills ParkUrban park4.6 km→🌱Manor ParkUrban park4.6 km→🌱Stalybridge Country ParkUrban park3.1 km→🌱RoughfieldsUrban park2.3 km→

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