Alkrington Woods Bird Box trail 1

Walks, England, Greater Manchester, Manchester
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Alkrington Woods Bird Box trail 1

Middleton, Greater Manchester

by mo90

  • 1hr 20m / 3km
  • 24

A woodland walk looking out for the bird boxes that were sponsored and fitted by the Friends of Alkrington Woods

  • Wildlife
  • Water feature
  • Great views
  • Dog friendly
  • Child friendly
  • Botanics

Walk preview

Map preview for Alkrington Woods Bird Box trail 1
  1. The first box is off the footpath which starts off Manchester New Road

    Step 1: The first box is off the footpath which starts off Manchester New Road

  2. Head across the brook and path towards the brook again for the second box (check the map pin)

    Step 2: Head across the brook and path towards the brook again for the second box (check the map pin)

  3. Head back to the path and over the brook again to spot box 3

    Step 3: Head back to the path and over the brook again to spot box 3

  4. Keep heading away from the path in the same direction for the 4th box

    Step 4: Keep heading away from the path in the same direction for the 4th box

  5. Head back along the path and see if you can spot 5

    Step 5: Head back along the path and see if you can spot 5

  6. Cross the track and keep heading on the path for box 6.

    Step 6: Cross the track and keep heading on the path for box 6.

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