Moses Gate Country Park

This large country park in Bolton covers 750 acres and includes a number of splendid cycling and walking trails. The River Croal and River Irwell run through the park and there are 3 pretty lakes, so there is some lovely waterside walking and cycling to enjoy.... The park is excellent for bird watching with a bird hide next to one of the lakes.
Facilities in the park include a visitor centre and some excellent play areas for children. The park is located just a few miles south of Bolton next to Moses Gate train station.
If you would like to continue your walking in the area then you could head a couple of miles south and visit Blackleach Country Park. Here you'll find a nice walking trail along a pretty lake with lots of birdlife to look out for.
Also nearby is Clifton Country Park. Located alongside the River Irwell the park contains walking and cycling trails with features including a pretty lake, woodland, meadows and an arboretum.
Postcode: BL4 7QS
Pubs and More Info
A seasonal ice cream van appears at the site during the warmer months. You can pick up basic refreshments here. The Railway pub is located just to the west of the park next to the train station. To the east there's the Jolly Carter which has a good menu and a garden area to sit out in. You can find them at 168 Church St, Little Lever, with a postcode of BL3 1BW for your sat navs.
Just to the east of the park you can pick up the popular Irwell Sculpture Trail. The waymarked footpaths takes you along the River Irwell with lots of sculptures and wildlife to see on the way. If you follow it south it will take you to Clifton Country Park.
For more walking ideas in the area see the Greater Manchester Walks page.

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Bluebells at Moses Gate Country Park

Waterway in the park

Rock Hall Visitor Centre Rock Hall, built by John Comptom, was completed in 1807. His son, Thomas Bonsor Compton lived in the hall. Subsequently the managers of the paper mill lived there and today it hosts the visitor centre in Moses Gate Country Park.

River Croal Valley. The wooded valley of the River Croal, north-east of Farnworth, Bolton.

Birds in the lake at Compton Lodges on the western side of the park.

Compton Lodges, Farnworth

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