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The Longstone, a part of a cross shaft on Longstone Lane at the junction with Shay's Lane

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📷 Richard Webb · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

WildlifeBirdsFungi
Free entryDogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

53.20466, -2.61638

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • 🍄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

7 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Robin, Woodpigeon +52 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Blackbird, Robin, Woodpigeon +52 more · last seen 2026

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Razor Strop Fungus, Hoof Fungus, Common Puffball +89 more · last seen 2025; Fungi — Razor Strop Fungus, Hoof Fungus, Common Puffball +89 more · last seen 2025

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Common Darter, Black Darter, Downy Emerald +187 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Common Darter, Black Darter, Downy Emerald +187 more · last seen 2026

Free

Foraging

Fungi — Mallrug, Mallryg, False Chanterelle, Yellow Stainer +10 more foraging species

Varies

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

9 signed routes nearby · 4 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Norley Wildflower Memorial WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Cheshire CircuitWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Delamere WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Sandstone TrailWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Baker WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

25 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Cheshire CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef 70Regional cycle route
Whitegate WayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
National Cycle Network Route 5Cycling route
Named routeRef 5National Cycle Network
Route 551Cycling route
Named routeRef 551National Cycle Network
Route 71Cycling route
Named routeRef 71Regional cycle route
Fruits of the ForestCycling route
Named routeRef Fruits of the ForestLocal cycle route
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Mountain biking

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Hunger Hill TrailMountain bike route
Named routeRef BlueDelamere
Whitemoor TrailMountain bike route
Named routeRef WhiteDelamere
Delamere Blue Cycle TrailMountain bike route10 km
Named routeLength 10 kmRound tripLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Longstone Lane

📷 Richard Webb · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Longstone Lane

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Useful places within 5 km

🌱Little Budworth Country ParkUrban park2 km→🏞️LITTLE BUDWORTHCountry park1.9 km→🌱Forest Edge parkUrban park3 km→🌱Delamere ParkUrban park4.4 km→🌱Delamere ParkUrban park4.4 km→🐄The Hollies Farm ShopVisitor farm600 m→

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