The Green
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Getting here
53.55074, -2.49907
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦74+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Magpie
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- 🅿️Parking 282m away — 6 car parks within reach
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦74+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Magpie
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- 🅿️Parking 282m away — 6 car parks within reach
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Carrion Crow +71 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Carrion Crow +71 more · last seen 2025
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed with public access
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Creeping Buttercup, Fritillary, Rosebay Willowherb +16 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Creeping Buttercup, Fritillary, Rosebay Willowherb +16 more · last seen 2026
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, Cheilosia illustrata, Melanostoma scalare +4 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, Cheilosia illustrata, Melanostoma scalare +4 more · last seen 2025
Family friendly
Good match
Urban park — family destination
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
2 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
GM Ringway Stage 14Walking route21.9 km
GM Ringway Stage 14 - Bromley Cross to Blackrod
GM Ringway Stage 15Walking route16.2 km
GM Ringway Stage 15 - Blackrod to Wigan
🚴Cycling
55 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Regional Route 80Cycling route
Irlam & Cadishead CyclewayCycling route
Route 55Cycling route
Greater Manchester Route 80Cycling route
N/ACycling route58 m
N/ACycling route382 m
Wildlife to spot
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