Getting here
53.59699, -2.35318
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
- 🌿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
- 🌞Midsummer — dragonfly and damselfly activity peaks along water edges
- 🌿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
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Mallard, Carrion Crow, Magpie +57 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Mallard, Carrion Crow, Magpie +57 more · last seen 2025
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Xylota segnis, Western Honey Bee, 7-spot Ladybird +51 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Xylota segnis, Western Honey Bee, 7-spot Ladybird +51 more · last seen 2025
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Common Bistort, Pignut, Cuckooflower +94 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Common Bistort, Pignut, Cuckooflower +94 more · last seen 2026
Foraging
Strong match
Plants — Common Bistort, Sweet Cicely, Garlic Mustard +18 more foraging species
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
5 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Warpers Trail - Witton Weavers WayWalking route
Irwell Sculpture TrailWalking route
GM Ringway Stage 12Walking route21.1 km
GM Ringway Stage 12 - Norden to Bury
GM Ringway Stage 13Walking route18 km
GM Ringway Stage 13 - Bury to Bromley Cross
GM Ringway Stage 14Walking route21.9 km
GM Ringway Stage 14 - Bromley Cross to Blackrod
🚴Cycling
89 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Moss BankCycling route
Bradley Fold CyclewayCycling route
Route 6Cycling route
Lancashire Cycleway (Southern Loop)Cycling route
Route 55Cycling route
Levehulme ParkCycling route
Wildlife to spot
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