Getting here
53.52393, -2.58622
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 — 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
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Waterside walks
Strong match
Open water — lake or pond with public access; parking
Wildlife
Strong match
Deciduous woodland priority habitat
Bird watching
Strong match
Lowland fens — specialist fen birds and passage waders
Insect spotting
Strong match
Lowland fens — fen dragonflies and rare invertebrates
Cycling
Good match
Named cycling route nearby: Route 55
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
4 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
GM Ringway Stage 15Walking route16.2 km
GM Ringway Stage 15 - Blackrod to Wigan
Wigan WayWalking route
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
14 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Pier to Pier cycle routeCycling route
Route 55Cycling route
Bridgewater WayCycling route
Main RouteCycling route28 m
Main RouteCycling route45 m
Main RouteCycling route1 km
🐴Horse riding
1 public path nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
Wildlife to spot
Photos
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