Dove Stone
Greenfield, Oldham, OL3 7NE. Tel: 01925 463 065. Open all day, every day.
Dove Stone
Dove Stone is a popular spot with tourists and local residents, and because of this it can often cause a strain on the area. Therefore, we have worked with local stakeholders to create an action plan to improve and protect Dove Stone. Click the Dove Stone action plan below to find out more.
It’s beauty attracts walkers, bird watchers, cyclists and nature lovers, and for the more adventurous, there are activities such as sailing and orienteering.
Wildlife lovers might be lucky enough to spot mountain hares and birds such as Curlew, Peregrine, Golden Plover, Ravens and Red Grouse.
We work closely with RSPB to protect and enhance Dovestone, for example, by undergoing peatland restoration work and also restoring habitats.
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Dove Stone action plan Our aim is to ensure that people who visit our catchment land have an enjoyable and rewarding experience, including places such as Dove Stone. Sometimes, too many visitors can put a strain on the area so we have spoken with local stakeholders to create an action plan to improve the experience of visitors to the Dove Stone area and to minimise the impact on local residents |
Dove Stone car park
Greenfield, Oldham, OL3 7NE.
Public transport
180 from Oldham Road train station to the Clarence Hotel in Greenfield.
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Peatland restoration |
Bird watching |
Dove Stone Sailing Club |
Walking routes |
Orienteering |
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Healthy peatlands can store more carbon per square meter than a tropical rainforest and provide excelent defence against flooding. You can find out more here. |
Dove Stone is an RSPB reserve with many birds, from Curlew and Plover to Grouse and Peregrine. |
Operates from the southern end of the reservoir. For further details see www.dovestone.org.uk. |
Dove Stone offers easier routes which are suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs with flat paths. For the more adventurous, you can access the longer trails. |
Orienteering course available, see www.gmoa.org.uk. |
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Reminder No fires, BBQs or fireworks are permitted on our estate land – also don't discard cigarettes, litter or matches whilst walking or driving through the countryside – all these can start a fire which can spread very easily especially in hot weather. You could end up with a £2,500 fine or prison sentence. |
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