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Boarshaw Cemetery

27 ha

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WildlifeBirdsSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome27 ha

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

Good to know

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

Best for

9 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Canada Goose +57 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Canada Goose +57 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Japanese Knotweed, Early Crocus +52 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Japanese Knotweed, Early Crocus +52 more · last seen 2026

Free

Foraging

Plants — Guelder-rose, Wood-sorrel, Cloudberry +8 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, Azure Damselfly, Eristalis pertinax +19 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, Azure Damselfly, Eristalis pertinax +19 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Rochdale WayWalking route
Named routeRef RochRegional walking route
Oldham WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

71 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 60Cycling route
Named routeRef 60National Cycle Network
Oldham to Lees CyclewayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Chadderton Coal and Mineral Yard branch cyclewayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Harry Hill CyclewayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 626Cycling route
Named routeRef 626National Cycle Network
Royton Branch CyclewayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
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Horse riding

3 public paths nearby

Public paths
Scowcroft Lanebridleway · 17 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 17 mPath type: track
Scowcroft Lanebridleway · 46 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 46 mPath type: track
Scowcroft Lanebridleway · 216 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 216 mPath type: track

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Boarshaw Cemetery Entrance, Middleton

Boarshaw Cemetery Entrance, Middleton

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