Getting here
53.48761, -2.27090
Best for
6 activitiesPlaygrounds
Free93%playground, toilets, café, parking
Heritage
Free86%Historic site with public access
Wildlife
Free75%Ancient woodland
Cycling
Varies72%Named cycling route nearby: Route 6
Dog walks
Free72%Dogs allowed with public access
Hiking
Free65%Named hiking route nearby: Irwell Sculpture Trail
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶
Walking
14
8 named nearby · 6 public paths
Named routePublic access
🚴
Cycling
226
226 named nearby
Named route
🚵
Mountain biking
2
2 named nearby
Named route
Named routes and paths nearby
Cheshire Ring Canal Walk · Walking0
Medlock Valley Way · Walking0
Irwell Sculpture Trail · Walking0
Irwell Sculpture Trail (spur) · Walking0
Main Route · Cycling
Main Route · Cycling
About this historic site
Grade II registered historic park and garden
Wildlife to spot
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🌱 Visiting this spring
- 🌸Ancient woodlands are famous for bluebell carpets in April and May — one of Britain's most spectacular wildflower displays
- 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
- 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
Facilities
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Café
Atmosphere Kitchen · 223m
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Parking
Acton Square Car Park · 245m
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Picnic spot
2 · 65m away
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Playground
72m away
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Toilets
284m away
✓ Public access🐶 Dogs
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
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Nearby places
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