What's here? at Consall Woods
Available on site
47 spaces, 2 blue badge spaces, tarmac surface.
Accessible toilets are located at the rear of the old visitor centre.
Baby changing is available in the toilets located at the rear of the old visitor centre.
Toilets are located at the rear of the old visitor centre.
The Visitor Centre has been shut for several years. We may revisit plans to open this again in the future. This reserve does not have any staff on site.
The picnic area is located on the grass in front of the old Visitor Centre
There are six waymarked trails as well as the canal tow path. Please note that all the trails except the red route and the tow path may be challenging, with multiple steps climbing the valley sides.
Not available on site
Please note that all the trails except the red route and the towpath may be challenging, with multiple steps climbing the valley sides.
Please note that all the trails except the red route and the towpath may be challenging, with multiple steps climbing the valley sides.
BBQs are a fire risk, endangering other people and the precious wildlife and habitats here. They are not permitted on the reserve at any time.
There are no formal viewing points here. As there is nowhere to shelter, we recommend you dress appropriately for the weather. There are benches throughout the reserve with wonderful views
There is no cafe or shop here, the nearest places for food and drinks are in Cheddleton around 4 miles away.
We recommend you bring your own food and drinks if this is likely to affect your visit.
Restrictions
Dogs on leads are welcome on the public footpaths around the nature reserve. Please keep to the designated rights of way only.
Please keep your dog on a lead and under close, effective control at all times, due to the sensitive wildlife, habitats and livestock here.
Assistance dogs are welcome in all parts of the reserve.