Location and Access
The main entrances are just off Collyhurst Road opposite HMG Paints, and also on Eggington Street just off Rochdale Road. Bus numbers 51, 77, 81, 82 and 83 from Manchester City Centre go up Rochdale Road. Alight by the entrance at Eggington Street, by St Saviours and Malachys Schools.

There is good wheelchair access from Collyhurst Road, but the main surface of the central path is cobbled.

Ownership
Manchester City Council

Size
5 Hectares

Links
Walk across Collyhurst Road and into the New Era Woods site next to the ship sculpture "Dreadnowt" at HMG Paints. Alternatively, walk down Hamerton Road onto Sand Street and check out the views into the City from the "Breaking the Mould" sculpture.

Recreation and usage
The site is suitable for short walks and cycling. Public events such as nest box building and practical conservation work are run at times during the year. See events for detail.

Partners
Groundwork, Manchester City Council, Millennium Commission's Changing Places, Red Rose Forest, greening greater Manchester, North Manchester Partnership