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📷 David Dixon · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

WildlifeBirdsInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

53.55420, -1.99160

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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
  • 🚴Start cycling visits early on summer days — trails are best before the heat builds via Great North Trail
  • 🐕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
Parking· Free

Best for

9 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Woodpigeon, Robin +81 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Blackbird, Woodpigeon, Robin +81 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Eristalis pertinax, Birch Shieldbug +60 more · last seen 2025; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Eristalis pertinax, Birch Shieldbug +60 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Cloudberry, Snowberry, Yarrow +19 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Cloudberry, Snowberry, Yarrow +19 more · last seen 2025

Free

Mountain biking

Named MTB route nearby: Great North Trail (Peak District and South Pennines)

Varies

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

22 signed routes nearby · 29 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Kirklees WayWalking route116 km
Named routeLength 116 kmRound tripRegional walking route
Tameside Trail (West - Broadbottom to Mossley)Walking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Oldham WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Tameside Trail (East - Broadbottom to Mossley)Walking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Pennine Way (Crowden to Standedge)Walking route
Named routeNational walking route
🚴

Cycling

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Oldham to Lees CyclewayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Delph Donkey LineCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
West Yorkshire Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef WYCRRegional cycle route
Saddleworth LinearCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
🚵

Mountain biking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Great North Trail (Peak District and South Pennines)Mountain bike route130.4 km
Named routeLength 130.4 kmNational Cycle Network
Tame Valley LoopMountain bike route29 km
Named routeRef AdvancedLength 29 kmLocal cycle route
🐴

Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths
Butterhouse Lanebridleway · 34 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 34 mSurface asphaltPath type: unclassified

Wildlife to spot

Photos

View over Capper Clough

📷 David Dixon · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

View over Capper Clough

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