Prestwich Clough — Attraction in Bury

A very lovely walk from the church to the Drinkwater park (previously Prestwich tip, now partially housing). The Drinkwater area, at least, edges ancient woodland near Phillips park end. This is reflected in both the wide variety of fauna (incl. deer), fungi and flora (at least, where Himalayan balsam hasn't taken over) - and was particularly popular during Victorian times - fun for the naturalists. The Clough is a fairly straight path with the very odd small offshoot. There are virtually no bins/dog bins, and those that are there are generally overflowing. Good for dog walking. Parking is tricky - both at the church and at the other end at rainsough brow, very little. Often worth parking slightly...

Great for walking and dog walking very muddy in parts so careful where you walk especially when it has rained loverly forest an plants trees an wild life also lots of carvings an seats for picnic lots of trails an streams birds etc near old tip wild garlic plants in it nature at its best fab clough be careful of fallen trees too an if taking dog you may meet up with other...

My brother and I spent many happy hours here as children in the late 50’s and 60’s best place ever to explore as kids we were safe and happy and have so many happy memories….it was our favourite place…,we emigrated to Australia in 1965 but when we returned in 1985 ….for a visit 20 years later it was...