A rich variety of wildlife can be found throughout Greater Manchester’s green spaces, whether it’s high up on the moors or in an urban park. But one location which is a haven for a range of animals, birds and insects has been nominated for an award.
Winter Hill, which is around five miles from Bolton town centre, has been nominated as one of BBC Wildlife Magazine’s favourite wildlife destinations in the north of England. Located in the Smithills Estate which is operated by the Woodland Trust, it features a range of habitats including grassland, moorland and woodland.
The site was nominated by Anita Sethi, an award-winning author, writer and journalist who described Winter Hill as “feeling on top of the world”. She said: “Wildlife to look out for includes deer, common lizards and cuckoos, while walking through woodlands replete with wonderful fungi, trees and plants.”
