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Moore Nature Reserve – Birchwood Pool loop from Daresbury

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Sandymoor

Moore Nature Reserve – Birchwood Pool loop from Daresbury

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Moore Nature Reserve – Birchwood Pool loop from Daresbury

03:47

14.8km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 3.54 km for 83 m

After 7.16 km for 81 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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705 m

Windy Willows Wood

Forest

3.77 km

Moore Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

Nice nature reserve, with a dirt road around the perimeter. Being so close to the river surface is quite damp and can be muddy a while after it has rained. Few spots for bird watching in the pond.

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4.19 km

Birchwood Pool

Highlight • Natural

One of five lakes in the Nature Reserve, woodland, meadows, bird feeding stations and nine bird hides covering the lakes. The RSPB state that is one of the best in …

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4.79 km

Forest Trail with Pond Views

Highlight • Lake

There are beautiful hiking trails here, where you can always enjoy views of the ponds.

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4.97 km

Pond House Ride

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice view of the Pump House Pool. The path that is supposed to branch off to the left from the hut no longer exists.

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5.35 km

Pump House Pool, Moore Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Beautiful habitat for observing waterfowl.

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8.83 km

Bridgewater Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Very convenient if you wish to also visit Walton Hall for a more varied hike within their formal gardens.

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9.11 km

Walton Hall Pitch & Putt

Highlight • Rest Area

Just one of many recreational facilities that make Walton Hall a worthy destination for families.

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9.22 km

Walton Hall is a country house nestled within acres of idyllic parkland. The house was built between 1836-38 and is Grade II-listed. There is a cafe and facilities. For more information, visit: waltonhallgardens.co.uk.

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14.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.15 km

3.88 km

1.98 km

744 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.86 km

4.19 km

2.78 km

2.04 km

600 m

294 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 29 August

20°C

14°C

96 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Moore Nature Reserve – Birchwood Pool loop from Daresbury

Moore Nature Reserve

Birchwood Pool

Forest Trail with Pond Views

Pond House Ride

Pump House Pool, Moore Nature Reserve

Bridgewater Canal

Walton Hall Pitch & Putt

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