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Nature

Beacon Country Park

Skelmersdale

Three hundred acres of open countryside, 18-hole golf course, countryside displays and exhibitions, golf and leisure shop. Guided walks, craft fairs, cafe.
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Beacon Fell Country Park

Preston

A country park with 271 acres of extensive conifer woods and moorland. Picnic areas, 6 car parks, forest walks and viewpoints. Summit 266m above sea level.
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Brownhill Countryside Centre

Oldham

A visitor centre with souvenir shop displays and live exhibits backing on to canal and countryside areas.
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Daisy Nook Country Park

Manchester

A country park with woodland, canals, river, picnic sites, bird-watching, orienteering and fishing.
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Etherow Country Park and Local Nature Reserve

Stockport

Etherow Country Park covers approximately 92 hectares on the site of an old cotton mill. The park offers a variety of leisure pursuits with events and educational services.
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Great House Information Centre Rivington Country Park

Bolton

Self-guided trails set in the countryside. Exhibition of local and natural history, the water business. Provided by United Utilities as a resource for the community.
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Haigh Country Park

Wigan

Set in 350 acres of wood and parkland, Haigh Country Park is an ideal place for a family day out.
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Hollingworth Lake Country Park

Littleborough

Permanent and temporary exhibitions, slide show and 30ft mural by Walter Kershaw. Information and sales counter. Cafe. Wheelchair hire available.
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Jumbles Country Park

Bradshaw

With its extensive views of the West Pennine Moors' splendid scenery, woods and reservoirs, this makes Jumbles Country Park very popular with walkers.
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Lymefield Visitor Centre Tameside Countryside Service

Hyde

Visitor centre with ranger, serving southern Tameside. Exhibitions, events, maps, leaflets available on local wildlife and history. Full and varied education service.
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Lytham Hall

Lytham St Annes

Lytham Hall, our very own stately home invites you to tour the grounds and Hall itself and learn more about the Clifton family and their connection with the Fylde.
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Macclesfield Riverside Park

Macclesfield

Between Macclesfield and Prestbury, 70 acres of the Bollin flood plain and valley sides, forming a linear country park.
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Marbury Country Park

Northwich

Marbury Country Park is the parkland of Marbury Hall, which was demolished in 1968. With walks, picnicking and a bird hide overlooking the mere.
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National Trust Fell Foot Country Park

Ulverston

Eighteen acres of lakeside parkland providing an area for bathing, fishing, boat launching, rowing boat hire, picnic areas, adventure playground and shop.
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Pennington Flash Country Park

Wigan

Major ornithological site. Contains a 170-acre lake, nature reserve, picnic areas, play area, toilets, information point, golf course and extensive network of footpaths.
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Reddish Vale Country Park

Stockport

No description available.
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Rivacre Valley Local Nature Reserve

South Wirral

Urban countryside park area, waymarked trail, orienteering course, art and nature trail and pond. Ranger and interpretive facilities.
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Smithills Country Park

Bolton

Over 2,000 acres of moorland, woodland and farmland, with excellent walking, cycling and horse riding routes.
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Strinesdale Countryside Area

Oldham

Sixty acres of countryside, with wetlands, woodlands and open grasslands. Free access on foot across the whole site.
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Sunnyhurst Wood Visitor Centre

Darwen

Exhibitions on natural and local history of Sunnyhurst Wood. Monthly and 3-monthly exhibitions on various subjects.
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Teggs Nose Country Park

Macclesfield

Mixed habitat consisting of open heather moorland, meadows and woodlands. The park lies on Teggs Nose, a distinctive hill where paths take visitors to some exceptional views.
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The Amazing Maize Maze

Warrington

Natural Adventures introduce The Amazing Maize Maze. A 5-acre cornfield adventure, with it's own radio show, crazy cast and gameboard. Simply get lost.
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Witton Country Park and Visitor Centre

Blackburn

Witton Country Park is a park with numerous walks, trails and picnic sites and a visitor centre with a live small mammal collection and cafeteria.
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Worden Arts and Crafts Centre

Preston

Worden Arts and Craft Centre is surrounded by 157 acres of parkland and is ideal for a family day out. Opened in 1984 the centre occupies the remaining buildings of Worden Hall.
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Wycoller Country Park

Wycoller

A country park and conservation area of scenic, historic and literary interest with Bronte associations.
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