Woodford Recreation Ground
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Getting here
53.35084, -2.16753
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 — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- ⚽Playing fields 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 — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- ⚽Playing fields 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
- 🐕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 — Blackbird, Woodpigeon, Blue Tit +69 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Blackbird, Woodpigeon, Blue Tit +69 more · last seen 2025
Playing fields
Very strong match
Playing field
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Eristalis tenax, Clay-coloured Weevil, Cream-spot Ladybird +35 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Eristalis tenax, Clay-coloured Weevil, Cream-spot Ladybird +35 more · last seen 2025
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Family friendly
Good match
Playing field
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
8 signed routes nearby · 8 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Peak District Boundary Walk Stage 19Walking route15.3 km
Cheshire Ring Canal WalkWalking route
GM Ringway Stage 3Walking route11.7 km
Fred Perry WayWalking route
Ladybrook Valley Interest TrailWalking route
🚴Cycling
41 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Airport Orbital CyclewayCycling route
Greater Manchester regional route 85Cycling route
Heritage LoopCycling route
Ladybrook CyclewayCycling route
Bramhall Park–A6 CyclewayCycling route
Route 558Cycling route
Wildlife to spot
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