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Cross base at Salterswall on the road junction 150m WNW of Westholme Farm

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📷 Sandy Gerrard · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Getting here

53.19889, -2.55940

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦111+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Blackbird
  • 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕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
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Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Robin +108 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Robin +108 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Torth Felen, Elder Whitewash, Saffron Milkcap +10 more · last seen 2017; Fungi — Torth Felen, Elder Whitewash, Saffron Milkcap +10 more · last seen 2017

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Small White, Large White +60 more · last seen 2025; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Small White, Large White +60 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Hawthorn, Hazel, Ash +126 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Hawthorn, Hazel, Ash +126 more · last seen 2025

Free

Foraging

Plants — Hawthorn, Hazel, Blackthorn +14 more foraging species

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby · 5 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Dane Valley WayWalking route66 km

Buxton to Northwich

Named routeLength 66 kmRegional walking route
Weaver WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Cheshire CircuitWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Weaver ParkwayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

93 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Whitegate WayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 573Cycling route
Named routeRef 573National Cycle Network
Route 551Cycling route
Named routeRef 551National Cycle Network
National Cycle Network Route 5Cycling route
Named routeRef 5National Cycle Network
National Cycle Network Route 5Cycling route
Named routeRef 5National Cycle Network
Route 71Cycling route
Named routeRef 71Regional cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Westholme Farm

📷 Sandy Gerrard · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Westholme Farm

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🌱Winsford Town ParkUrban park2.6 km→🌱Weaver ParkwayUrban park2.9 km→🌱Rilshaw MeadowsUrban park3.4 km→🌱Little Budworth Country ParkUrban park4.3 km→🌱Town ParkUrban park2.6 km→🌱Knights Grange Beer GardenUrban park1.2 km→

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