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Getting here
53.54162, -2.48558
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦51+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Willow Tit and Woodpigeon
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- 🅿️Parking on site — 14 car parks within reach
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦51+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Willow Tit and Woodpigeon
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- 🅿️Parking on site — 14 car parks within reach
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Willow Tit, Woodpigeon, Magpie +48 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Willow Tit, Woodpigeon, Magpie +48 more · last seen 2026
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Fritillary, Black Nightshade, Columbine +2 more · last seen 2026
Insect spotting
Strong match
Lowland fens — fen dragonflies and rare invertebrates; Insects — Buff-tailed Bumblebee, Hornet Hoverfly · last seen 2026
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed with public access
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
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
62 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Regional Route 80Cycling route
Bradley Fold CyclewayCycling route
Linnyshaw LooplineCycling route
Irlam & Cadishead CyclewayCycling route
Route 55Cycling route
Bridgewater WayCycling route
Wildlife to spot
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