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Section of an early medieval boundary ditch known as the Nico Ditch on Denton golf course 320m south west of Lodge Farm

1 ha

📷 David Dixon · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

BirdsWildlifeSeasonal
Free entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

53.46115, -2.14543

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦72+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Magpie
  • ✦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

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Lesser Black-backed Gull +69 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Lesser Black-backed Gull +69 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Herb-Robert, Wall-rue, Cock's-foot +59 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Herb-Robert, Wall-rue, Cock's-foot +59 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, Green Shieldbug, 7-spot Ladybird +19 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, Green Shieldbug, 7-spot Ladybird +19 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Foraging

Plants — Dandelion, Blackthorn, Ramsons +1 more foraging species

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

10 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
Tameside Trail (West - Broadbottom to Mossley)Walking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Oldham WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Trans-Pennine Trail (Stockport to Silkstone Common)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Cheshire Ring Canal WalkWalking route
Named route
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Cycling

212 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 626Cycling route
Named routeRef 626National Cycle Network
NCN Route 62Cycling route
Named routeRef 62National Cycle Network
Ashton Canal CyclewayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Trans Pennine TrailCycling route
Named routeRef 62National Cycle Network
Heatons Cycle LinkCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Fallowfield LoopCycling route
Named route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Corn Hill Lane, Fairfield Golf Course

📷 David Dixon · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Corn Hill Lane, Fairfield Golf Course

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🌱Debdale ParkUrban park700 m→🌱Cringle ParkUrban park4.1 km→🌱Debdale ParkUrban park700 m→🌱Philips ParkUrban park4.4 km→🌱Hyde ParkUrban park4.6 km→🌱Annie Lees Playing FieldsUrban park2.5 km→

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