Getting here
53.46316, -2.51168
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦106+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Kestrel and Chiffchaff
- 🌿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
- 🐦106+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Kestrel and Chiffchaff
- 🌿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
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Kestrel, Chiffchaff, Woodpigeon +103 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Kestrel, Chiffchaff, Woodpigeon +103 more · last seen 2025
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Common Darter, Migrant Hawker, Common Blue Damselfly +14 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Common Darter, Migrant Hawker, Common Blue Damselfly +14 more · last seen 2025
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Seasonal nature
Good match
Plants — Lamiastrum galeobdolon subsp. argentatum, Enchanter's-nightshade, Common Ragwort +6 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Lamiastrum galeobdolon subsp. argentatum, Enchanter's-nightshade, Common Ragwort +6 more · last seen 2025
Forest walks
Moderate match
Public woodland
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
3 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
GM Ringway Stage 16Walking route16.3 km
GM Ringway Stage 16 - Wigan to Leigh
GM Ringway Stage 17Walking route16.6 km
GM Ringway Stage 17 - Leigh to Irlam
GM Ringway Stage 18Walking route17.4 km
GM Ringway Stage 18 - Irlam to Altrincham
🚴Cycling
3 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Birchwood to Sankey WayCycling route
Irlam & Cadishead CyclewayCycling route
Bridgewater WayCycling route
Wildlife to spot
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