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Poise Brook Park

1 ha

📷 David Dixon · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

BirdsWildlifeFungi
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

53.39243, -2.10792

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦65+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Shoveler
  • 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🛝Playground 137m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Shoveler, Blackbird +62 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Shoveler, Blackbird +62 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Hairy Curtain Crust, Candlesnuff Fungus, Sycamore Tarspot +113 more · last seen 2025; Fungi — Hairy Curtain Crust, Candlesnuff Fungus, Sycamore Tarspot +113 more · last seen 2025

Varies

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Foraging

Fungi — Jelly Ear, Bald Inkcap, Wood Blewits +10 more foraging species

Varies

Family friendly

playground; Urban park — family destination

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

22 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Midshires WayWalking route370 km

Multi-use trail links the Ridgeway National Trail with the Trans Pennine Trail

Named routeLength 370 kmRegional walking route
GM Ringway Stage 6Walking route13.4 km

GM Ringway Stage 6 - Strines to Marple

Named routeLength 13.4 kmRegional walking route
A walk to The Cage, LymeWalking route1.9 km

If you're looking for short walk with a big payoff, a walk to The Cage is essential on your visit to Lyme. Walk up the steep but short hill for views of the Manchester skyline, Peak District and deer sanctuary.

Named routeLength 1.9 kmDuration 00:30Round tripLocal walking route
A Walk from Disley Train Station to LymeWalking route1.4 km

Lyme is easy to visit by train. Take this step free walk from the train station through the picturesque village of Disley to Lyme's entrance.

Named routeLength 1.4 kmDuration 00:30Point-to-pointLocal walking route
E2 connector hiking trailWalking route
Named routeNational walking route
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Cycling

113 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Alan Newton WayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
A6 alternate routeCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
NCN Route 62Cycling route
Named routeRef 62National Cycle Network
Ladybrook CyclewayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Bramhall Park–A6 CyclewayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Trans Pennine TrailCycling route
Named routeRef 62National Cycle Network

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Bosden Farm, Offerton

📷 David Dixon · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Bosden Farm, Offerton

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🌱Torkington ParkUrban park1.8 km→🌱Marple Memorial ParkUrban park3.2 km→🌱Cale Green ParkUrban park3.2 km→🌱Memorial ParkUrban park3.2 km→🌱Bramhall ParkUrban park4.4 km→🌱Torkington ParkUrban park1.8 km→

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