Getting here
53.55032, -2.12764
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
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- 🅿️Westhulme Street Oldham Car Park 38m away — 20 car parks within reach
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- 🅿️Westhulme Street Oldham Car Park 38m away — 20 car parks within reach
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Rock Dove, Carrion Crow +60 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Rock Dove, Carrion Crow +60 more · last seen 2026
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Ivy, Early Crocus +60 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Ivy, Early Crocus +60 more · last seen 2026
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed with public access
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Painted Lady, Small White, Peacock +38 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Painted Lady, Small White, Peacock +38 more · last seen 2025
Family friendly
Good match
Urban park — family destination
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
4 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Rochdale WayWalking route
Tameside Trail (West - Broadbottom to Mossley)Walking route
Oldham WayWalking route
GM Ringway Stage 9Walking route20.2 km
GM Ringway Stage 9 - Greenfield to Newhey
🚴Cycling
84 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Oldham to Lees CyclewayCycling route
Chadderton Coal and Mineral Yard branch cyclewayCycling route
Route 626Cycling route
Royton Branch CyclewayCycling route
Castleton Cycleway Phase OneCycling route
Route 92Cycling route
Wildlife to spot
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