Also known as Davyhulme Millennium Nature Reserve, the area is owned and managed by United Utilities and set along a kilometer of the Manchester Ship Canal’s western bank. It is popular with dog walkers and children on bicycles.
Covering over 9 hectares the reserve comprises a mixed landscape of wetland, woods, water features & open land. It includes a designated Site of Biological Importance. The reserve has been designed to encourage a wide range of outdoor pursuits including bird watching, walking and, cycling. Pockets of meadow make excellent picnic areas (after a dry spell) you would never know you are in the suburbs!
Please note that to easily access this reserve from Irlam take the Hulme ferry, but please check the sailing times.
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