Named after a local politician named Fletcher Moss, this famous botanic garden is set atop a prominent hill in East Didsbury. Meandering footpaths are skirted by a smattering of identical-looking trees, while walks along these routes take visitors along the banks of the serene River Mersey. A refuge for native vegetation, the garden overflows with royal fern, walnut, and mulberry trees. It's quite easy to get lost amidst the natural beauty present here. Additional amenities include a small, old-fashioned tea shop that sells hot drinks, fantastic home-made cakes and ice cream, playing fields, well-kept tennis courts, and bowling greens.
Nestled on the fringes of Manchester, this massive park is sheathed in lush, verdant grassland. An ideal place for a day out, Heaton Park is a hive of activities like bowling, golf, horse riding, rowing, tram rides and more. However, the park is as much historic as it is nature-oriented. A striking testimony to this very fact is the troupe of antiquated landmarks that ornament its core. The charismatic Neoclassical Heaton Hall, a rotunda-style temple complete with Tuscan columns, the octagonal Smithy Lodge, and the historic Colonnade, all reside in this park. In addition, Heaton Park also shelters a lake and the secluded Hazlitt Wood Pond which is fringed by dense emerald groves. The sprawling Orangery, built in 1823, is now a venue for events and conferences. Having made it to the English Heritage Register of Parks, Heaton Park, with its ornamental gardens and insightful historic landmarks, is indeed Manchester's crowning glory.
The country's most visited National Trust property and historic estate, Tatton Park consists of a mansion, a Tudor hall, an ornamental lake and over 20 hectares (50 acres) of gardens. There is also a traditional working farm, children's adventure playground, outdoor center, cafe and shop, as well as over 405 hectares (1000 acres) of deer park. Conveniently located close to the M6 and M56 motorways, an extremely varied program of nationally recognized events is held throughout the year, including major motoring and horticultural shows.
Over 200 hectares of woodland, in and around the Irwell Valley, offers a unique place to relax within a relatively built-up suburb to the south of Bury. The park is made up of a number of sites - with the River Irwell and streams running through it - and the whole area is being developed as a wooded park as part of the creation of the Red Rose Forest.Marked paths and trails have been created for cyclists and horse riders and there are walks, an orienteering course and fishing opportunities. You can access the forest park via Park Lane to Philips Park, or by Agecroft Road to Drinkwater Park.
A beautiful park with excellent facilities for the kids to play, the Queen's Park is a popular location among the locals. It is a wonderful place to be with your family and yes, you can bring your dog along too! The River Croal, passing through this park just adds to the beauty of this place. There are parking spaces available here and there is a little cafe near the park where you can enjoy refreshments.
Nestled in the eponymous region, the Peak District National Park is a sprawling destination, replete with plentiful scenic trails, winding pathways, spectacular massifs, azure lakes and so much more. Initiated with the purpose of conserving and enhancing the natural beauty of the region, the national park supports a host of native and rare wildlife, birdlife and plant species. Spanning multiple counties, this extensive parkland is teeming with exhilarating recreational opportunities. Reckoned as one of the most visited parks in the world, the Peak District National Park offers opportunities for hiking, swimming, fishing, hill walking, horse riding, biking and a whole lot more.
A quaint hamlet located in England's Peak District National Park, Little Hayfield is home to a small inn and is popular for a walking trail. The trail starts behind the Lantern Pike inn and leads up to Lantern Pike. Walkers can take the small road corssing an ancient mill and move ahead on a zig-zag, muddy path which leads to the summit. In the times gone by, fell racing and sheepdog trials were popular in Little Hayfield.
A woodland drenched in history, Borsdane Wood is said to be unchanged since the year 1600 and it consists of several species of native trees. Today, this ancient woodland provides various habitats to different wildlife. Mixed broadleaf shrubs and trees including various species like birch, ash, oak, hawthorn, hazel, cherry, dog rose and blackthorn can be found at Borsdane Wood. It is also home to vast expanse of open spaces. Borsdane Wood can be accessed from various entrances, one of them being the neighboring Raynor Park.
Axe Edge Moor is a major moorland and the source of many rivers around the place. It a scenic place located on the Peak District and is situated at the height of 1080 feet (551 meters). The moor holds England's second highest country house and spreads across three counties. A walk across this moor gives you a chance to stroll in the fresh country air and enjoy the scenic views around.
Trentabank Reservoir lends its name to the eponymous nature reserve that surrounds it on all sides. Occupying the heart of Peak District National Park, this azure beauty is a tourist hotspot. Ensconced in the lap of nature, the reservoir serves as an ideal destination to soak in tranquility and spend a relaxed time gazing at the lush greenery around. Frequented by families and solo adventurers alike, the lake boasts a footfall of several thousand annually. Home to an array of scenic trails, the reservoir and its environs can be explored on foot. Given the untouched and beguiling habitats found here, it is no surprise that Trentabank Reservoir is a safe haven to a rich population of Herons.
Tegg's Nose is a hill overlooking a beautiful landscape and a reservoir. It stands on the western part of the Peak District and much of the hill forms the Tegg's Nose National Park. Historically a quarry, the hill now houses a number of habitats like moorlands, woodlands, farmlands etc. These habitats house a number of wildlife species and thus provide a great walking experience. Other outdoor activities are also offered here such as cycling, horse riding, mountain climbing, fishing etc. The hill provides a thrilling outdoor experience.
Belonging to the Longdendale system of reservoirs, Valehouse Reservoir was constructed between the years 1865 and 1869. It supplied water to Greater' Manchester's populated areas and also helped to balance the river's smooth flow. Swallows Wood Nature Reserve is in close proximity to Valehouse Reservoir and features ponds and woodlands. Longdendale Trail navigates around the ancient rail line route and lets you explore the breathtaking countryside between Yorkshire and Cheshire.