Top rated Nature preserves in Manchester, United Kingdom to elevate your visit (Updated February, 2024)

Top rated Nature preserves in Manchester

Experience the best that Manchester has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 103 places from Nature preserve category.

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Upper Burbage

Nature preserve

👍👍 Beautiful views all around, heather was out so gorgeous colour

4.90 (141 reviews) (~44.86 km from centre)

Kinder Reservoir

Nature preserve

👍👍 Beautiful place to walk past. To think this was built before the times of heavy machinery is amazing some great little places close by hidden away like the sheep wash. Also some great waterfalls on the Inflow stream.

$$ $$

4.90 (94 reviews) (~24.06 km from centre)

Rivelin Glen

Nature preserve

👍👍 Went with friends for a walk, it is absolutely stunning and beautiful place to spend a day there.

4.90 (84 reviews) (~47.28 km from centre)

Dovestone Greenfield

Nature preserve

4.80 (420 reviews) (~18.44 km from centre)

Langsett Reservoir

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Once parked up, the reservoir paths open up to miles of adventurous walks across Howden Moor and beyond. From here there is a 14 mile loop across to Derwent Valley dams. The reservoir itself is quite large with a surfaced path around the Eastern side and trails along the Western side which take you...

4.80 (217 reviews) (~37.39 km from centre)

Diggle Canal Walk

Nature preserve

👍👍 Absolutely beautiful stretch of canal with so much to see the views of saddleworth more in almost every direction with the canal, river and train lines all running so close by, many little detours will show you some beautiful hidden gems from the past old by passes and train tunnels hidden away and...

4.80 (79 reviews) (~17.85 km from centre)

Greno Woods Nature Reserve

Nature preserve

👍👍 Wonderful place for walks, very beautiful and relaxing.

4.80 (57 reviews) (~49.07 km from centre)

Marshall's Arm Local Nature Reserve

Nature preserve

👍👍 Nice little walk just outside Northwich town centre, that makes you forget that your anywhere near a town Center. You can take the path all the way to Winsford or back into Northwich town Center. All in a beautiful surround of woodland walk ways or the river Weaver toe paths.

4.80 (39 reviews) (~32.04 km from centre)

Carrington Moss

Nature preserve

👍👍 Nice walk out in the countryside, though not far from the old Shell plant.

4.80 (31 reviews) (~11.02 km from centre)

WWT Martin Mere

Wildlife and safari park

Birds/wildlife haven with canoe-safaris, a beaver webcam, a themed play area and seasonal events.

4.70 (2.6K reviews) (~43.94 km from centre)

National Trust - Alderley Edge and Cheshire Countryside

Nature preserve

👍👍 Great little place for a walk with the dog or just to relax. You can spend hours here time go's so quick as it is very peaceful I often go here alone to relax as it is just so peaceful. Parking is sometimes busy on the weekends but there is always a space on near by streets such as the near by road...

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4.70 (1.3K reviews) (~20.47 km from centre)

Healey Dell Nature Reserve

Nature preserve

👍👍 Beautiful walk on a sunny afternoon with my wife and kids. Not busy at all and we had a nice quiet walk where we could take our time and enjoy the views by the river and the kids even managed to put their feet in the freezing water for abit of fun! Be warned that one side of the river bank is a shee...

4.70 (937 reviews) (~17.81 km from centre)

National Trust - Marsden Moor

Nature preserve

Trails across an expanse of moors & craggy peaks, home to birds like red grouse & golden plovers.

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4.70 (659 reviews) (~25 km from centre)

Hirst Wood Nature Reserve

Park

👍👍 Absolutely stunning place, very well looked after and beautiful assortment of plants. I absolutely love it here.

4.70 (504 reviews) (~49.61 km from centre)

Healey Dell Fairies Chapel

Nature preserve

👍👍 Unexpected. We came across the Fairies Chapel by accident really whilst walking the dogs. Stunning rocky gorge and series of waterfalls. Love the whole of the nature reserve for its beauty and historical interest

4.70 (341 reviews) (~18.54 km from centre)

RSPB Coombes Valley

Nature preserve

Wildlife reserve with nature trails and viewpoints for birdwatching, plus parking and a picnic area.

4.70 (254 reviews) (~47.83 km from centre)

Childwall Woods

Nature preserve

👍👍 Really nice place for a walk. Plenty of walks even though you don't realize in the beginning. Nice for a dog walk or a walk with the kids.

4.70 (245 reviews) (~43.43 km from centre)

Rivelin Valley Conservation Group

Nature preserve

👍 Beautiful natural trail with many amazing waterfalls and cascades.

4.70 (196 reviews) (~46.44 km from centre)

Loxley & Wadsley Common

Park

👍 Lovely walking area with great views over the loxley valley. View down the 5th tee at Hillsborough golf club.

4.70 (173 reviews) (~47.71 km from centre)

Happy Valley

Nature preserve

👍👍 Lovely area to walk in during any weather, newly refurbished pathways and beautiful settings.

4.70 (163 reviews) (~13.45 km from centre)

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Top rated Nature preserves in Manchester, United Kingdom