Bluebells in Horrocks Wood by munki-boy
Horrocks Wood
An area of mixed woodland on the slopes of Winter Hill above Bolton, with walking paths throughout and an abundance of wildflowers and wildlife. Most notably a good display of native Bluebells most years and both the local Roe Deer and a roaming herd of Fallow that are often seen in the fields nearby.
There are also excellent views across the town of Bolton to the hills beyond and on clear days Saddleworth, the Peak District, the Clwydian Range and Welsh mountains beyond.
There is an often badly eroded, gravel car park off Scout Rd. and walking routes on to the Smithills Estate, Barrow Bridge and Winter Hill.
Created: 24 May 2021 Edited: 29 November 2023
Horrocks Wood
Horrocks Wood Woodland
Horrocks Wood is a 53.68 hectare, woodland area in Greater Manchester.Horrocks Wood LiDAR Map
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Local History around Horrocks Wood
There are some historic monuments around including:
Round cairn 280m west of Old Harpers FarmRound cairn on Winter HillCoking ovens and associated coal workings on Aushaw Moss 450m south west of Lower HouseStone circle, ring cairn and two round cairns on Cheetham CloseSteam tramway reversing triangle.
