Getting here
53.51182, -2.50292
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 — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🍄Mushroom 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 — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🍄Mushroom 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; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Rock Dove, Lesser Black-backed Gull +49 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Rock Dove, Lesser Black-backed Gull +49 more · last seen 2025
Mushroom foraging
Strong match
Fungi — Turkeytail, Daisy Rust, Hoof Fungus +69 more · last seen 2026; Fungi — Turkeytail, Daisy Rust, Hoof Fungus +69 more · last seen 2026
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Syrphus, Eupeodes corollae, Red-tailed Bumblebee +48 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Syrphus, Eupeodes corollae, Red-tailed Bumblebee +48 more · last seen 2025
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Hazel, Wild Teasel, Fox-and-cubs +82 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Hazel, Wild Teasel, Fox-and-cubs +82 more · last seen 2026
Foraging
Strong match
Plants — Hazel, Hawthorn, Hogweed +9 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
2 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
🚴Cycling
12 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Irlam & Cadishead CyclewayCycling route
Route 55Cycling route
Bridgewater WayCycling route
Main RouteCycling route321 m
Main RouteCycling route1.1 km
Main RouteCycling route129 m
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