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53.55223, -2.49007
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦79+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Magpie
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦79+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Magpie
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Carrion Crow +76 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Carrion Crow +76 more · last seen 2025
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Creeping Buttercup, Cuckooflower, Fritillary +15 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Creeping Buttercup, Cuckooflower, Fritillary +15 more · last seen 2026
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic; Plants — Dandelion, Hawthorn, Ramsons
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Parhelophilus, Cheilosia illustrata, Melanostoma scalare +6 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Parhelophilus, Cheilosia illustrata, Melanostoma scalare +6 more · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Salford TrailWalking route
The Salford Trail is a continuous walk along permitted footpaths and roads, all within the city of Salford. The paths covered are varied, being through historic heritage areas, along river and canal side, taking in country parks, fields, moss lands, inner
🚴Cycling
59 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Regional Route 80Cycling route
Bradley Fold CyclewayCycling route
Linnyshaw LooplineCycling route
Irlam & Cadishead CyclewayCycling route
Route 55Cycling route
Greater Manchester Route 80Cycling route
Wildlife to spot
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