Cheshire County Council - Stanney Woods Local Nature Reserve

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Stanney Woods Local Nature Reserve

Smaller Parks and Picnic Areas - Stanney Woods Local Nature Reserve

Stride out on the new Healthy Trail in Stanney Woods Local Nature Reserve, listening out for the woodpecker drumming or the screech of a jay as you go.
Stanney Woods is an ancient woodland of oak and silver birch, with some hazel and holly. It is excellent for bird watching and also exceptionally good for fungi in the autumn.

Special events and practical conservation tasks are held throughout the year, check the notice board for details.

Exploring further afield

From Stanney Woods you can explore the countryside around Backford and Little Stanney, using the public rights of way network.
Walkers in Stanney Woods

Stanney Woods Local Nature Reserve is part of the Mersey Forest.

Accessibility:

Stanney Woods has excellent easy access for all, with a well surfaced network of level paths.

How to get there:

There is a small car park just off the A5117.

For all passenger travel and timetable information contact Cheshire Traveline on 0871 200 22 33.
Lines are open 8am - 8pm, every day except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day.

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