Had a great walking experience at Alkrington Woods Nature Reserve. Beautiful trails, peaceful surroundings, and plenty of fresh air. It’s a lovely spot to relax, connect with nature, and clear your mind. Definitely worth a visit if you enjoy quiet walks and scenic views!
Alkrington Woods Nature Reserve is a peaceful green space in Middleton that offers a pleasant escape for walkers and nature lovers. The woodland is well-maintained with clear paths and diverse wildlife. It can get muddy after rain, but the river crossing adds a nice feature. It’s a good spot for dog walking or a quiet stroll, though parking is limited nearby. Overall, it’s a solid place to enjoy nature without leaving the city.
Excellent for walking, fishing, dog walking, running, etc. A mix of areas, most paths are flat but there are some paths up banks. There's a large grassy field near the hall, and an area with long wild grass and flowers (with orchids/etc) between the parking and the hall. The rest is generally woodlands next to streams, rivers, weird, and ponds. There are some large old trees. The invasive himalayan balsam is everywhere. Most bits are dry but it's often muddy around gates. In general, people are friendly and it's lovely to walk around. You get the odd idiot on a motorbike very very infrequently. It's my local go-to place for dog walking - not enough dog bins really, the main one being at the parking area and the pond with the geese and swans in it with metal picnic benches (layby end of the park).
I enjoy a walk here every day with my dog Ozzy.
I've been visiting this place for many years and it's always beautiful no matter the season. You can walk, run, or walk your dog here. In Spring you can sometimes find baby birds. During Summer you can often see huge dragon flies buzzing around. In Winter the frost and ice is just amazing to see in the morning. It's well maintained so usually no litter on the ground.
Nice little park there is a few lakes its not a massive place but a good place for dog walkers or a quiet walk. If like me you like the wildlife this is a good place for herons,Coots,Ducks,Swans. The parking is free but If I remember they lock the gate at 4pm so be sure to check that if you use the carpark.
Came here this morning what a surprise very quiet nice scenery little stream going through very enjoyable walk for us and our 2 dogs well worth a visit easy enough to for parking or local buses
Lovely place to explore with paths in many directions. It's often so peaceful and quiet.
Alkrington Woods Nature Reserve is located at Manchester Old Rd, Rhodes, Middleton, Manchester M24 4EA, UK
You can contact Alkrington Woods Nature Reserve at +44 1706 373421
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