Getting There
Sat Nav: M27 6NG
Southbound route only
Leave the M60 at Junction 16 and turn right signed Kearsley A666.
Continue until a brown sign for Clifton Country Park, and turn right – Clifton House Road.
Turn right at the next sign to find a gated car park on the right hand side down the hill.
Return to M60 Southbound
Note: There is no access to the M60 at Junction 16.
Leave the car park and turn left at the crossroads to continue up the hill.
At the T-junction turn right onto the A666.
Enter Kearsley and continue on the A666 towards Bolton.
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit to join the M61 (signed Salford, Manchester, M60).
On approaching Junction 1, move into the right hand lane. Follow the signs to Airport, Trafford Park, Liverpool, Birmingham. Merge into the M60 to continue your journey southbound.
Clifton Country Park
Clifton Country Park, set in the Irwell Valley, is a haven of calm despite its proximity to the motorway. On the day we visited, there were few people around and the air was pungent with the scent of wild flowers. It's a marvellous place for dogs and people alike.
There are several marked trails in the park. The Perimeter Trail (easy) is 2.5km, the Wet Earth Trail (moderate) is 3.5km and the Lake Trail (moderate) is 4.5km. As well as the trails, there are other footpaths and bridleways for wandering on.
The path circling the lake is hard surfaced and (according to the information provided by the park) is accessible to wheelchair users, including those with motorised wheel chairs
Hot dogs will appreciate a quick dash to the lake. Go through the gates at the end of the car park, pass the children's play area and then over the grass and down to the lake.
Facilities
Free gated car park 0930 to dusk, and also overspill car park which can be used 24 hours. Visitor centre open 1300 to 1700 weekdays, 0930 to 1700 weekends. WC, but only when the visitor centre is open. Dog poo bags available free from visitor centre, dog poo bins throughout.