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Getting here
53.54167, -2.48332
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- ☀️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
- 🐕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 — Willow Tit, Woodpigeon, Magpie +74 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Willow Tit, Woodpigeon, Magpie +74 more · last seen 2026
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Creeping Thistle, Common Ragwort, Himalayan Balsam +58 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Creeping Thistle, Common Ragwort, Himalayan Balsam +58 more · last seen 2026
Insect spotting
Strong match
Lowland fens — fen dragonflies and rare invertebrates; Insects — Speckled Wood, Large White, Peacock +34 more · last seen 2026
Foraging
Strong match
Plants — Hogweed, Ground-elder, Elder +6 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
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
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