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Lower Heath Community Space

1 ha

📷 JThomas · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

BirdsWildlifePlay
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

53.17357, -2.20928

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦81+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Mallard
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

10 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Mallard, Robin +78 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Mallard, Robin +78 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground; Urban park — family destination

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: Route 55

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

11 signed routes nearby · 9 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Messuage Lane Nature WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Trent Valley WayWalking route304 km
Named routeLength 304 kmPoint-to-pointRegional walking route
Cheshire Ring Canal WalkWalking route
Named route
Gritstone Trail (Rushton Spencer - Kidsgrove)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Staffordshire Way (Mow Cop-Rushton Spencer)Walking route

Staffordshire Way, part north - Rushton Spencer

Named routeRegional walking route
Lady Warburtons Walkpublic footpath · 267 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 267 mPath type: footway
Hillfieldspublic footpath · 154 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 154 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential
Lady Warburtons Walkpublic footpath · 348 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 348 mPath type: footway
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Cycling

56 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Cheshire CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef 70Regional cycle route
Route 573Cycling route
Named routeRef 573National Cycle Network
Route 71Cycling route
Named routeRef 71Regional cycle route
Route 55Cycling route
Named routeRef 55National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route184 m
Named routeRef 573Length 184 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route114 m
Named routeRef 55Length 114 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

3 public paths nearby

Public paths
Lady Warburtons Walkbridleway · 7 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 7 mPath type: bridleway

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Lower Heath Chip Shop

📷 JThomas · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Lower Heath Chip Shop

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Nearby places

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🏞️ASTBURY MERECountry park1.9 km→🌱Congleton ParkUrban park700 m→🌱Congleton ParkUrban park700 m→🌱St Johns Road Play AreaUrban park700 m→🌱Margaret's PlaceUrban park1.2 km→🌱Community GardenUrban park1.2 km→

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