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CLAYTON VALE

53 ha

📷 David Dixon · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome53 ha

Getting here

53.49078, -2.17609

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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 on site — 20 car parks within reach

Good to know

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

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: Route 86

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

10 signed routes nearby · 3 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Cheshire Ring Canal WalkWalking route
Named route
Medlock Valley WayWalking route
Named route
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

Named routeRegional walking route
GM Ringway Stage 1Walking route11.7 km

GM Ringway Stage 1 - St Peter's Square to Sale Water Park

Named routeLength 11.7 kmRegional walking route
GM Ringway Stage 20Walking route12.6 km

GM Ringway Stage 20 - Stretford to Manchester

Named routeLength 12.6 kmRegional walking route
Graver Lanepublic footpath · 85 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 85 mSurface unpavedPath type: footway
Graver Lanepublic footpath · 39 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 39 mSurface unpavedPath type: unclassified
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Cycling

163 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 60Cycling route
Named routeRef 60National Cycle Network
Broughton CyclewayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Audenshaw Ashton LinkCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 86Cycling route
Named routeRef 86Local cycle route
Route 626Cycling route
Named routeRef 626National Cycle Network
Ashton Canal CyclewayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route

About this nature reserve

Clayton Vale is a 53-hectare Local Nature Reserve located in Manchester, North West England. The site includes wooded valleys and riverside meadows, attracting a variety of birds and butterflies, and offers opportunities for walking and cycling.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Clayton Vale Bridge

📷 David Dixon · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Clayton Vale Bridge

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Debdale ParkUrban park3.7 km→🌱Philips ParkUrban park1.3 km→🌱Debdale ParkUrban park3.7 km→🌱Mayfield ParkUrban park3.7 km→🌱Mayfield ParkUrban park3.7 km→🌱Ardwick GreenUrban park3.9 km→

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