Countryside Service
Welcome to Tameside's Countryside
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Welcome to Tameside's Countryside
Lying between the heart of the Greater Manchester conurbation and the Peak District National Park , Tameside has a great variety of countryside to enjoy, from the meadows and woods of the valleys in the south, to high open moorland in the east. It is a countryside rich in heritage and wildlife.
As well as the valleys of the Rivers Tame, Medlock and Etherow, Tameside has three Country Parks, four Local Nature Reserves and a fine canals network.
No part of the built up area of the Borough is more than 1.5 kilometres from accessible countryside, providing everyday contact with landscape and nature, important for the well-being and quality of life of the local community.
For further details on countryside sites view the Countryside Attractions below.
Countryside Ranger Service
Tameside's Countryside Ranger Service is responsible for the management of the Borough's countryside and has long been recognised through it's work in wildlife conservation and countryside interpretation, helping the local community and visitors alike to appreciate, enjoy and care for the natural environment.
The Countryside Service comprises of rangers, information officers, administrative support and an estate team. Additionally approximately 60 voluntary rangers provide invaluable support and assistance to the Service.
Working closely with the local community, landowners and various other organisations, the Countryside Service also provides information to visitors, manages four visitor centres, runs an extensive and varied countryside events programme, undertake conservation and access improvements, and works closely with school and community groups.
For further details of countryside management view Tameside's Countryside Strategy 612.57 KB 
Countryside Attractions
- The Etherow Valley
- The Medlock Valley
- The Tame Valley
- Stalybridge Country Park
- Werneth Low Country Park
- Friends of Gorse Hall
- Gower Hey Wood
- Local Nature Reserves
- Nearby Countryside Visitor Centres in adjoining Local Authorities
- The Countryside Code
Local Nature Reserves
Tameside has a great variety of countryside for visitors to enjoy, from the meadows and woods of the valleys in the south, to high open moorland in the east. It is a countryside rich in heritage and wildlife.
Everyday contact with nature is important for well being and quality of life, and everyone should be able to enjoy this contact in safety without having to make a special journey to do so.
What are Local Nature Reserves?
Local Nature reserves are for both people and wildlife.
They are places that are of special interest locally for their wildlife or natural features and have been legally designated as Local Nature Reserves under the 1948 National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act. Declaring an area a Local Nature Reserve is a very clear signal to the local community of Tameside's commitment to nature conservation.
In these areas we can protect the wildlife habitats and natural features and so provide an ideal place for everyone to learn about and study nature or to simply just enjoy the countryside.
There are 4 Local Nature Reserves in Tameside:
View more information on Local Nature Reserves.
Nearby Countryside Visitor Centres in adjoining local authorities:
John Howarth Countryside Centre
Daisy Nook Country Park, Newmarket Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL7 9JY
0161 308 3909
Brownhill Countryside Centre
Wool Road, Dobcross, Oldham, OL3 5BP
01457 872598
Etherow Country Park Visitor Centre
George Street, Compstall, SK5 6JD
0161 427 6937
Remember the Countryside Code
The continued beauty and enjoyment of the countryside depends on you. Please give no-one cause to regret your visit.
Enjoy the Countryside and respect its life and work.
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- Be safe - plan ahead and follow any signs
- Leave gates and property as you find them
- Protect plants and animals, and take your litter home
- Keep dogs under close control
- Consider other people
Leaflets available in centre
It's a Wild Thing
Tameside’s countryside is packed full of places where ‘wild things’ can play.
From meadows to woodland, hillsides to riversides, so you are sure to find the perfect place for a mini adventure. There’s no excuse for saying …”I’m borrrrred…!” Why not go outside and fly a kite, make a den, hunt for bugs, mess with mud, run around, hug a tree…don’t just sit there …get outside and play.
To help you find and explore these wild places, we have produced a fantastic activity guide packed full of suggestions for places to explore and things to do in Tameside’s countryside.
Additional details on the Wild Thing can be found at It’s a wild thing
Pick up a Free copy of the booklet from any of our countryside visitor centres, or contact 0161 330 9613 for more information. Also a copy of the Wild Thing Booklet is available to download at It's a wild thing 9.29 MB
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