Arnfield Covert - Open water
1 ha
〰Water🦉Wildlife🦅Birds
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha
Getting here
53.47566, -1.98928
Open directionsv
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🌞Midsummer — dragonfly and damselfly activity peaks along water edges
- 🥾Walking is best here in early morning in summer — quiet trails and good light before the heat
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — dragonfly and damselfly activity peaks along water edges
- 🥾Walking is best here in early morning in summer — quiet trails and good light before the heat
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
〰Waterside walks
Strong match
Open water — lake or pond with public access
Varies
Deciduous woodland priority habitat
Free
🦅Bird watching
Strong match
Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds
Free
Dogs allowed with public access
Free
Named hiking route nearby: Pennine Bridleway Interim Route for Walkers
Free
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Varies
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km12 signed routes nearby · 5 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Tameside Trail (West - Broadbottom to Mossley)Walking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
Oldham WayWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
Tameside Trail (East - Broadbottom to Mossley)Walking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
Pennine Way (Edale to Crowden)Walking route▾
Named routeNational walking route
Pennine Way (Crowden to Standedge)Walking route▾
Named routeNational walking route
48 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Stalybridge & Diggle Loop LineCycling route▾
Named routeLocal cycle route
Trans Pennine TrailCycling route▾
Named routeRef 62National Cycle Network
Trans-Pennine TrailCycling route▾
Named routeRef TPTRegional cycle route
Saddleworth LinearCycling route▾
Named routeLocal cycle route
Trans Pennine TrailCycling route▾
Named routeRef 62National Cycle Network
Trans Pennine TrailCycling route▾
Named routeRef 62National Cycle Network
2 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Great North Trail (Peak District and South Pennines)Mountain bike route130.4 km▾
Named routeLength 130.4 kmNational Cycle Network
Tame Valley LoopMountain bike route29 km▾
Named routeRef AdvancedLength 29 kmLocal cycle route
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Stepping stones cross a feeder channel for Arnfield Reservoir
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