About the Park | Outwood Country Park

About the Park

Outwood Country Park site map *(click to enlarge)*

Just eight miles north of Manchester and lying upon the banks of The River Irwell separating Radcliffe from Clifton and Farnworth, this 60-hectare site offers it’s visitors scenery, nature walks and mountain bike trails. A former colliery and railway station, that was once a vital link between Manchester, Accrington and Bacup, Outwood Country Park is now part of the impressive Irwell Sculpture Trail, that stretches between Salford and Bacup, and passes through Bury during its 30-mile hike.

With its impressive viaduct and visible remains of Ringley Road station, Outwood is steeped in history that can be traced back over 800 years. Read on to discover Outwood’s past and how this hidden gem played its part in the history of Radcliffe and continues to surprise visitors today.

Outwood Park is owned by Bury Council and this website has been funded by the Government's Green Recovery Challenge Fund. The fund was developed by Defra and its Arm's-Length Bodies. It is being delivered by The National Lottery Heritage Fund in partnership with Natural England, the Environment Agency and Forestry Commission.

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BY FOOT

The site can be accessed by pedestrians at a number of locations, see the map above.

METROLINK

Radcliffe metrolink station is 1 mile from the site, approximately a 15-20 minute walk. There are regular Metrolink trams from Manchester and Bury to Radcliffe Station. Parking is available on-site and the park links with the national cycle network.

BUS

Radcliffe bus station is 0.3 miles from the site, approximately a 5-10 minute walk. The 512, 887, 889 and 893 buses stop along Ringley Road on the southern boundary of the site. The 512, 887 and 890 buses stop along Outwood Road to the east of the site.

CAR

Parking is available at the site at James St N, Radcliffe, Manchester M26 1AG and upon Ringley Road, Elm Avenue, Manchester M26 1DR

For more travel information, see the Manchester North Public Transport Map: https://tinyurl.com/y9rnk5yx

PROBLEMS

You can report any issues you may find at Outwood Park to Bury Council.

This includes:

Report a park or open space issue including dog fouling, litter, overgrown or damaged trees, or overgrown or damaged shrubs
Report a public rights of way issue
Report a cycle path issue

For other matters related to parks and open spaces please contact Customer Contact Centre on 0161 253 5353.
Please see here for their hours of operation.