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Getting here
53.17215, -1.99986
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦50+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Carrion Crow
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦50+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Carrion Crow
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕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
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Chaffinch +47 more · last seen 2026; Upland heathland — red grouse, merlin and short-eared owl
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Chaffinch +47 more · last seen 2026; Upland heathland priority habitat
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Bibio pomonae, Fever Fly, Red-legged Shieldbug +9 more · last seen 2025
Seasonal nature
Good match
Plants — Heather, Hare's-tail Cottongrass, Foxglove +16 more · last seen 2026
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
10 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Manifold TrailWalking route
Peak District Boundary Walk Stage 17Walking route16.2 km
Fosters TrailWalking route
Crabapple TrailWalking route
Peak District Boundary Walk Stage 16Walking route18.1 km
🚴Cycling
3 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Route 559Cycling route
Cheshire CyclewayCycling route
Main RouteCycling route5.5 km
Wildlife to spot
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