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Old Man Pool

3 ha

📷 Stephen Craven · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome3 ha

Getting here

53.37969, -2.39692

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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
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking 228m away — 8 car parks within reach

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Bike parkingParking

Best for

7 activities

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Jackdaw, Blue Tit +76 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Robin, Jackdaw, Blue Tit +76 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Lowland fens — fen dragonflies and rare invertebrates; Insects — Common Darter, Marmalade Hoverfly, Red-eyed Damselfly +26 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: Bollin Valley Way

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

9 signed routes nearby · 7 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Bollin Valley WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Cheshire Ring Canal WalkWalking route
Named route
Trans-Pennine Trail (Warrington to Ashton-upon-Mersey)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
GM Ringway Stage 18Walking route17.4 km

GM Ringway Stage 18 - Irlam to Altrincham

Named routeLength 17.4 kmRegional walking route
GM Ringway Stage 19Walking route15.1 km

GM Ringway Stage 19 - Altrincham to Stretford

Named routeLength 15.1 kmRegional walking route
Smithy Drivepublic footpath · 309 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 309 mSurface asphaltPath type: track
Smithy Drivepublic footpath · 52 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 52 mSurface asphaltPath type: track
Smithy Drivepublic footpath · 15 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 15 mSurface asphaltPath type: track
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Cycling

53 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Cheshire CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef 70Regional cycle route
Irlam & Cadishead CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef ICCLocal cycle route
Trans Pennine TrailCycling route
Named routeRef 62National Cycle Network
Bridgewater WayCycling route
Named routeRef 82Regional cycle route
N/ACycling route422 m
Named routeRef 82Length 422 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
N/ACycling route13 m
Named routeRef 82Length 13 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths
Brickkiln Lanerestricted byway · 271 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 271 mSurface pavedPath type: service

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Island Pool at Dunham Massey

📷 Stephen Craven · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Island Pool at Dunham Massey

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Useful places within 5 km

🌱Stamford ParkUrban park3.7 km→🌱Dunham Massey ParkUrban park200 m→🌱John Leigh ParkUrban park3 km→🌱Stamford ParkUrban park3.7 km→🌱Navigation ParkUrban park4 km→🌱Woodheys ParkUrban park4.4 km→

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