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CHORLTON EES & IVY GREEN

48 ha

📷 Bill Boaden · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeDogs
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome48 ha

Getting here

53.43553, -2.29266

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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 nearby — easy to reach by car

Good to know

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

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

15 signed routes nearby · 7 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Ladybrook Valley Interest TrailWalking route
Named route
A Walk from Altrincham Interchange, Dunham MasseyWalking route11.2 km

Travel the green way & help us preserve this special place. Set out from Altrincham Interchange & embark on a scenic route to arrive at the historic gem of Dunham Massey. Enjoy 10% off in the café when you show your bus/train ticket, or bike helmet.

Named routeLength 11.2 kmDuration 01:00-03:00Round tripLocal walking route
Cheshire Ring Canal WalkWalking route
Named route
Medlock Valley WayWalking route
Named route
Irwell Sculpture TrailWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Manchester FFP 138 Footpathpublic footpath · 90 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 90 mSurface dirtPath type: footway
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Cycling

366 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
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
Urmston-Ashton cyclewayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route

About this nature reserve

Chorlton Ees & Ivy Green is a Local Nature Reserve of 48 hectares in Manchester, North West England. The area consists of wetlands and grasslands, supporting diverse wildlife such as dragonflies and water voles, with trails for walking.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Chorlton Ees and Ivy Green Nature Reserve

📷 Bill Boaden · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Chorlton Ees and Ivy Green Nature Reserve

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Wythenshawe ParkUrban park3.6 km→🌱Alexandra ParkUrban park3.4 km→🌱Platt Fields ParkUrban park4.7 km→🌱Platt Fields ParkUrban park4.7 km→🌱Longford ParkUrban park1.4 km→🌱Victoria ParkUrban park1.9 km→

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