Getting here
53.56704, -2.48839
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
- 🐕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
- 🐕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
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Jackdaw +67 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Jackdaw +67 more · last seen 2026
Insect spotting
Strong match
Lowland fens — fen dragonflies and rare invertebrates; Insects — Tree Bumblebee, Birch Shieldbug, Common Red Soldier Beetle +10 more · last seen 2026
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Coltsfoot, Cuckooflower, Ribwort Plantain +18 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Coltsfoot, Cuckooflower, Ribwort Plantain +18 more · last seen 2026
Foraging
Good match
Plants — Dandelion, Hawthorn, Garlic Mustard
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
2 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Salford TrailWalking route
The Salford Trail is a continuous walk along permitted footpaths and roads, all within the city of Salford. The paths covered are varied, being through historic heritage areas, along river and canal side, taking in country parks, fields, moss lands, inner
GM Ringway Stage 14Walking route21.9 km
GM Ringway Stage 14 - Bromley Cross to Blackrod
🚴Cycling
49 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Regional Route 80Cycling route
Bradley Fold CyclewayCycling route
Linnyshaw LooplineCycling route
Route 55Cycling route
Greater Manchester Route 80Cycling route
N/ACycling route58 m
Wildlife to spot
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