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Heaton Park Reservoir

48 ha

📷 M J Richardson · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome48 ha

Getting here

53.54102, -2.26343

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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
  • 🌿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
Parking· Paid

Best for

8 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Moorhen +70 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Moorhen +70 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

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

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Wood Avens, Brooklime +118 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Wood Avens, Brooklime +118 more · last seen 2026

Free

Foraging

Plants — Sweet Chestnut, Hogweed, Spotted Dead-nettle +17 more foraging species

Varies

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Irwell Sculpture TrailWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Rochdale WayWalking route
Named routeRef RochRegional walking 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
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Cycling

67 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 60Cycling route
Named routeRef 60National Cycle Network
Broughton CyclewayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Harry Hill CyclewayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Swinton GreenwayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Roch Valley GreenwayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Bury to Bolton CyclewayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
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Mountain biking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Philips Park Waterdale TrailMountain bike route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Philips Park Figure 8 trailMountain bike route
Named route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Heaton Park Reservoir

📷 M J Richardson · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Heaton Park Reservoir

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🏞️PRESTWICHCountry park3 km→🌱Heaton ParkUrban park900 m→🌱Heaton ParkUrban park900 m→🌱Philips ParkUrban park2.8 km→🌱Bowlee Community ParkUrban park3.1 km→🌱Drinkwater ParkUrban park3.2 km→

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