Getting here
53.54102, -2.26343
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🌞Midsummer — dragonfly and damselfly activity peaks along water edges
- 🌿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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — dragonfly and damselfly activity peaks along water edges
- 🌿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
Best for
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Moorhen +70 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Moorhen +70 more · last seen 2026
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Western Honey Bee, 7-spot Ladybird, Harlequin Ladybird +50 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Western Honey Bee, 7-spot Ladybird, Harlequin Ladybird +50 more · last seen 2026
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Wood Avens, Brooklime +118 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Wood Avens, Brooklime +118 more · last seen 2026
Foraging
Strong match
Plants — Sweet Chestnut, Hogweed, Spotted Dead-nettle +17 more foraging species
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
3 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Irwell Sculpture TrailWalking route
Rochdale WayWalking 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
🚴Cycling
67 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Route 60Cycling route
Broughton CyclewayCycling route
Harry Hill CyclewayCycling route
Swinton GreenwayCycling route
Roch Valley GreenwayCycling route
Bury to Bolton CyclewayCycling route
🚵Mountain biking
2 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
Philips Park Waterdale TrailMountain bike route
Philips Park Figure 8 trailMountain bike route
Wildlife to spot
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