Chorlton Water Park is an ideal place to spend a few hours walking and enjoying a calm respite in nature. The water park is a Local Nature Reserve with a lake, grasslands and woodlands. There's also a kids play area and picnic benches. If you like to fish, the lake offers the perfect opportunity to practice angling. You can obtain a day or season ticket from the park office. For further information contact them on 01618 815638. Please bear in mind dogs are not allowed.

Dan Hobson

January 17, 2024

Hiking

Chorlton Water Park is a nature reserve that provides an essential ecosystem for local wildlife. The reserve is centred around a lake beside the River Mersey and has idyllic grasslands to explore. Open to walkers, cyclists, horse riders and anglers, it’s a green oasis on the outskirts of Manchester.

Ian Delve

March 2, 2022

Hiking

Chorlton Water Park is a Local Nature Reserve comprising a lake surrounded by grasslands and woodlands. There is a car park, small playground, picnic benches and a network of accessible paths.

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2. Fallowfield Loop – Bridgewater Canal loop from Sale

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3. Fallowfield Loop – Gorton Lower Reservoir loop from Salford Crescent

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Location: Greater Manchester, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Chorlton Water Park Lake

1. Manchester loop

2. Fallowfield Loop – Bridgewater Canal loop from Sale

3. Fallowfield Loop – Gorton Lower Reservoir loop from Salford Crescent

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