Daisy Nook Country Park
Walk Highlights
- Location:
- Greater Manchester
- Parking:
- Daisy Nook Country Park car park.
- Distance:
- 2.10 miles
- Time:
- 1.50 hours
- Difficulty:
- Moderate
- Facilities:
- Toilets, - Visitor Centre
- OS Map Route:
- View Route on OS Maps
A circular dog friendly walk around Daisy Nook Country Park. Daisy Nook Country Park is located in Failsworth, Greater Manchester. The park runs through the Medlock Valley in an area once called Waterhouses.
How to get there
From Ashton-under-Lyne bypass (A635) take A627 north towards Oldham for approx 1 mile to Newmarket Road (traffic lights). Turn left and follow Newmarket Road for 3/4 mile to junction at sharp left bend. Turn right at bend. Entrance to car park and visitor centre is on the right after 50 metres.
Walk
1 From the car park, head north on the path, passing by a pond, before taking a left and passing by another body of water to your right.
2 Follow the path as it rounds to the right. Continue on the path as it heads through the woodland. Follow the path all the way alongside the Manchester and Ashton-under-Lyne Canal, until it almost reaches the road (the A627).
3 Turn to your left to continue on the opposite side of the canal.
4 Take a left and head south to cross over a bridge on the River Medlock. Continue on the path through the woodland.
5 When you reach this point, turn left to head on back down to the car park and walk start point.
Grid Reference: SD 920 005
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