St John's Church
Getting here
53.40927, -2.31866
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦63+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Rock Dove
- 🍄Mushroom 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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦63+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Rock Dove
- 🍄Mushroom 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
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Rock Dove, Shoveler +60 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Rock Dove, Shoveler +60 more · last seen 2026
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Mushroom foraging
Strong match
Fungi — Smoky Bracket, Turkeytail, Silver Leaf Disease +168 more · last seen 2026; Fungi — Smoky Bracket, Turkeytail, Silver Leaf Disease +168 more · last seen 2026
Foraging
Strong match
Fungi — Oyster Mushroom, Jelly Ear, Beechleaf Parachute +11 more foraging species
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Hawthorn Shieldbug, Southern Hawker, Hornet Hoverfly +8 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Hawthorn Shieldbug, Southern Hawker, Hornet Hoverfly +8 more · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
13 signed routes nearby · 5 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Bollin Valley WayWalking route
Cheshire Ring Canal WalkWalking route
Trans-Pennine Trail (Warrington to Ashton-upon-Mersey)Walking route
Trans-Pennine Trail (Ashton-upon-Mersey to Stockport)Walking route
GM Ringway Stage 1Walking route11.7 km
GM Ringway Stage 1 - St Peter's Square to Sale Water Park
🚴Cycling
264 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
A555 CyclewayCycling route
Route 60Cycling route
Airport Orbital CyclewayCycling route
Greater Manchester regional route 85Cycling route
Airport City CyclewayCycling route
Link between Trans-Pennine Trail and Bridgewater WayCycling route
Wildlife to spot
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