Fox Hill Plantation

A plantation of coniferous trees on the north shore of Turton and Entwistle Reservoir.

Ousel Nest Quarry

A disused quarry from the 19th Century now a Local Nature Reserve.

Walker Fold Woods

Walker Fold Woods is a great little woodland trail with a good variety of trees including evergreen and native species.

Raveden Clough

A small wooded valley, scenic with wildlife, part of a larger woodland area.

Roscow's Tenement Clough

A small wooded clough leading up to the open moorland on Winter Hill above Bolton.

Dean Wood - Rivington

An area of ancient and semi-natural woodland and priority habitat along Dean Brook to the west of Rivington Village.

Rivington Hall Wood

An area of woodland and former parkland of Rivington Hall.

Nob End SSSI

A tiny, post-industrial area now returned to nature and given a deserved SSSI status.

Queens Park

Borsdane Wood

Borsdane Wood is an amazing example of ancient woodland. Natural history as it was 7,000 years ago when Britain was covered with native trees.

Tigers Clough

Tigers Clough is supposedly named after an illegal drinking establishment that once occupied a spot near to the Knoll Bleach Works in the 19th Century, having two tigers on a sign outside.

Jepsons Clough

Jepson’s Clough is a small woodland area with the River Douglas still as a small stream passing through. The rocky clough from which the area gets its name is scenic and leads on to a small waterfall with interesting geological features.

Wilderswood

A small woodland on the slopes of Winter Hill above Horwich.

Wilderswood Plantation

A plantation of beech, alder, Lodgepole and Corsican pines pines on the west side of Wilderswood above Horwich.

Moses Gate Country Park

A large and spacious country park set around the Crompton Lodges and along the River Croal.

Horrocks Wood

An area of mixed woodland on the slopes of Winter Hill above Bolton, with walking paths throughout and an abundance of wildflowers and wildlife.

Leverhulme Park

The largest park in Bolton with open areas, grassland, play area and sports facilities.

Raikes Clough

Raikes Clough is located on a bend in the River Croal in the southeast of Bolton.

Old House Ground Plantation

A late 19th Century plantation that is now a great place to see bluebells in Springtime

Lady Mabel's Wood

A fairly recent woodland area close to the Haigh plantations and part of the Red Rose forest.

Fairy Glen

A small stretch of woodland along the Sprodley Brook as it passes through a rocky ravine of old, disused quarries.

Woodland Trust Kirkless Wood

The Southern part of Kirkless Wood, easy walking mixed-woodland area managed by Woodland Trust.

Kirkless Wood

A post-industrial woodland area dominated by a huge spoil heap now appearing as a wooded hill.

Croshaw Wood

A small woodland area around the River Douglas near Adlington.

Viridor Wood

Red Rock

A rural area of Wigan popular for it's canalside walks, interesting, disused railway lines and woodland.

Healey Dell

A woodland walking area with tall viaducts, ruins of old mills and waterfalls.

Philips Park

Drinkwater Park

Redisher Wood

A woodland nature reserve and hiking area along the Holcombe Brook.

Saplin Wood

An area of ancient and semi-natural woodland below Harcles Hill.

Worsley Woods

Ashtons Field

Ashtons Field is an 8.4 hectare woodland space on the former Ashtons Field Colliery provides an attractive green haven for the local community.

Etherow Country Park

Etherow Country Park is an amazing place to explore and enjoy nature in the northwest of England.

Carr Mill Dam

Carr Mill Dam is Merseyside's largest water-body which is of regional significance for powerboat racing, fishing and wildlife.

Judy Woods

Judy Woods, located in Bradford, West Yorkshire, is a verdant oasis that spans approximately 40 hectares.

Chevin Forest Park

Otley Chevin Forest Park is home to some very rare plants and animals. It can be found on the steep slopes by the crags at the top of the chevin.

Calverley Wood

Calverley Wood, located in Pudsey, West Yorkshire, is a beautiful and historically rich woodland area.

Middleton Park

Middleton Park is a beautiful park in the heart of Leeds. It's perfect for a peaceful stroll, and there's plenty of lovely scenery to enjoy along the way.

Hardcastle Crags

Sandstone crags overlooking Hebden Beck now part of a National Trust industrial history, nature and hiking trail area.

Trentabank Reservoir

Trentabank Reservoir Nature Reserve is managed by Cheshire Wildlife Trust and United Utilities also with three other local reservoirs along the River Bollin.

Macclesfield Forest

Sunnyhurst Wood

A large woodland park with plenty of wildflowers and wildlife together, visitor centre and facilities.

Wheelton Plantation

A nice woodland area packed with interesting industrial ruins and mining remains to explore.

High Bullough Wood

A little wood surrounding High Bullough Reservoir, with the ruins of farms and plenty of Bluebells in season.

Back Plantation

A small mixed woodland plantation beside Anglezarke Reservoir.

Spen Wood

A broadleaved woodland area around Spen Cob on the above Anglezarke Reservoir.

Duxbury Woods

A beautiful woodland along the River Yarrow, full of wildflowers in Spring.

Longworth Clough

A wooded valley along the Belmont or Eagley Brook that is designated as the Longworth Clough Nature Reserve.

The Hall Wood

A wooded valley below Belmont Village, named for Longworth Hall which stood beside the lane above the wood.

Hill Top Wood

A small ancient and semi-natural woodland above Belmont and along Ward's Brook.

Warton Crag

A little limestone crag area overlooking Morecambe Bay, with a nature reserve, prehistoric monuments and caves.

Spring Wood - Whalley

A really nice little woodland area near Whalley, with a small waterfall.

Billinge Wood

A steep woodland surrounding the summit of Billinge Hill in Lancashire

Roddlesworth Woods

An excellent mixed-woodland walking area along the River Roddlesworth and reservoirs.

Owlet Holes Wood

A small woodland beside the River Darwen near Hoghton.

Pendle Sculpture Trail Aitken Wood

A small woodland area with sculpture trail and good views.

Boilton Wood

Boilton Wood at Brockholes in Lancashire is a captivating natural haven that exudes beauty and tranquility.

Leathercoat Wood

A small woodland along the Grizedale Brook as it flows into Grizedale Dock Reservoir.

Holme Wood

A woodland area below Grizedale Bridge, now encompassing Leathercoat Wood and part of Grizedale Brook.

Brock Bottom

Nestled amidst the enchanting woodlands near Preston, Brock Bottom offers a serene escape for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Mere Sands Wood

Mere Sands Wood Nature Reserve is a captivating natural oasis located in Lancashire, England.