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HIGHFIELD COUNTRY PARK

29 ha

📷 David Dixon · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

PicnicBirdsWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome29 ha

Getting here

53.43912, -2.17773

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • 🐕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
Bike parkingParking· FreePicnic spot

Best for

9 activities

Picnic day out

picnic area, car park; Nature reserve — public outdoor space

Free

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

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

19 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Midshires WayWalking route370 km

Multi-use trail links the Ridgeway National Trail with the Trans Pennine Trail

Named routeLength 370 kmRegional walking route
Ladybrook Valley Interest TrailWalking route
Named route
Tameside Trail (West - Broadbottom to Mossley)Walking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Trans-Pennine Trail (Stockport to Silkstone Common)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Cheshire Ring Canal WalkWalking route
Named route
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Cycling

294 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 60Cycling route
Named routeRef 60National Cycle Network
Greater Manchester regional route 85Cycling route
Named routeRef 85Regional cycle route
Alan Newton WayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Audenshaw Ashton LinkCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
A6 alternate routeCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 86Cycling route
Named routeRef 86Local cycle route
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Horse riding

2 public paths nearby

Public paths
Nelstrop Road Northbridleway · 31 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 31 mPath type: cycleway
Nelstrop Road Northbridleway · 993 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 993 mSurface asphaltPath type: cycleway

About this nature reserve

Highfield Country Park is a Local Nature Reserve of 29 hectares located in Manchester, North West England. The park features woodlands and parkland, supporting local wildlife such as birds and small mammals, and provides walking trails for visitors.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Path in Highfield Country Park

📷 David Dixon · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Path in Highfield Country Park

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Debdale ParkUrban park2.8 km→🌱Alexandra ParkUrban park4.9 km→🌱Cringle ParkUrban park900 m→🌱Platt Fields ParkUrban park3.2 km→🌱Platt Fields ParkUrban park3.2 km→🌱Debdale ParkUrban park2.7 km→

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