Manchester City Council

Blackley Forest

  2. Address

    Blackley New Road, Blackley, Manchester M9 8FS

  3. Opening times

    From dawn to dusk

  4. Facilities

    Woodland walks, Nature trails, Pond for fishing

  5. Transport to and around Manchester

    Visit www.tfgm.com to find transport links

  6. History

    Blackley Forest is a site of biological importance and a fine example of one of the country's first Community Woodlands. Planted to commemorate fallen soldiers of the Second World War, the Forest is a diverse mix of woodland, grassland and wetlands, dissected by a well established network of paths and steps with the River Irk running through.

  7. Report a problem

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  9. More on parks

    More about parks, playgrounds and open spaces in Manchester

    Barbecues are not permitted in Manchester parks

  10. External links

    Find out more about activities at this park through MCRactive.

  11. Location

  12. Friends of the park