Nature reserves, parks &amp; green spaces in Manchester

BOGGART HOLE CLOUGH

Boggart Hole Clough is a 74-hectare Local Nature Reserve in Manchester, North West, England. The area features woodlands, meadows, and ponds, providing homes for a range of wildlife, including ducks, swans, and woodland birds, along with walking trails.

Nature reserve· 74 ha

Platt Fields Park

Urban park· 72 ha

Platt Fields Park

Urban park· 72 ha

Highfield Country Park

Urban park· 70 ha

Heaton Park

Broadleaved· 68 ha

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Championship Course

Golf course· 68 ha

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Gorton Upper Reservoir

Reservoir· 60 ha

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Gorton Upper Reservoir

Reservoir· 60 ha

CLAYTON VALE

Clayton Vale is a 53-hectare Local Nature Reserve located in Manchester, North West England. The site includes wooded valleys and riverside meadows, attracting a variety of birds and butterflies, and offers opportunities for walking and cycling.

Nature reserve· 53 ha

Oliver Clough

Broadleaved· 52 ha

Moston Vale

Urban park· 52 ha

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WYTHENSHAWE PARK

Grade II registered historic park and garden

Historic· 50 ha

CHORLTON EES & IVY GREEN

Chorlton Ees & Ivy Green is a Local Nature Reserve of 48 hectares in Manchester, North West England. The area consists of wetlands and grasslands, supporting diverse wildlife such as dragonflies and water voles, with trails for walking.

Nature reserve· 48 ha

Brookdale Park

Urban park· 39 ha

Turn Moss Playing Fields

Broadleaved· 38 ha

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MANCHESTER SOUTHERN CEMETERY

Grade II registered historic park and garden

Historic· 37 ha

KENWORTHY WOODS

Kenworthy Woods is a 37-hectare Local Nature Reserve located in Manchester, North West, England. This woodland area provides habitats for wildlife such as deer and various bird species, with trails for walking, running, and nature observation.

Nature reserve· 37 ha

STENNER WOODS AND MILGATE FIELDS, DIDSBURY

Stenner Woods and Milgate Fields is a Local Nature Reserve covering 37 hectares in Didsbury, Manchester, North West England. Visitors can explore a mix of woodland and grassland habitats, home to various bird species, butterflies, and ideal for walking and biking trails.

Nature reserve· 37 ha

Debdale Park

Urban park· 35 ha

Alexandra Park

Urban park· 34 ha

BLACKLEY FOREST

Blackley Forest is a 34-hectare Local Nature Reserve located in Manchester, North West England. The forest features ancient trees and diverse flora, providing habitats for birds and mammals, along with trails for visitors to walk and enjoy the natural surroundings.

Nature reserve· 34 ha

Fletcher Moss Gardens

Urban park· 34 ha

Fletcher Moss Gardens

Urban park· 34 ha

Fog Lane Park

Urban park· 31 ha

Fog Lane Park

Urban park· 31 ha

Broadhurst Park

Urban park· 29 ha

HIGHFIELD COUNTRY PARK

Highfield Country Park is a Local Nature Reserve of 29 hectares located in Manchester, North West England. The park features woodlands and parkland, supporting local wildlife such as birds and small mammals, and provides walking trails for visitors.

Nature reserve· 29 ha

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HIGHFIELDS

Highfields is a Country Park covering 29 hectares in Manchester, North West England. The park includes grasslands, water features, and woodlands, providing habitats for birds and other wildlife, and is suitable for walking and family activities.

Country park· 29 ha

Philips Park

Urban park· 26 ha

Clayton Vale

Broadleaved· 26 ha

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ALEXANDRA PARK, MANCHESTER

Grade II registered historic park and garden

Historic· 24 ha