Daisy Nook Country Park Reviews Summary

Wildlife & Scenery

Pros:

• "A lovely part of the countryside, plenty of birds and ducks, I've also seen deer too."
• "Plenty of wildlife including woodpeckers and herons."
• "Stunning example of a country park, well maintained and lots to see."
• "Daisy nook lovely to walk round and see the birds and swans, nice cafe at the end lovely for a welcome drink, watch the changing colors as the trees lose their leaf's..... wonderful."
• "We saw horses, ducks, geese, moorhens and a Heron and lots of tiny chicks."
• "This stunning spot is great for bird watching and a wonderful habitat."
• "A beautiful park with a variety of forest like areas, open areas and different forestry and plants around."

Cons:

• "Unfortunately the spread of wild garlic stops me from enjoying much of the park as I am allergic to the smell."
• "Horrible place, at the start looked really good and pics on google, as your going through it was just dirty everywhere the ponds were so dirty people had thrown in a sunbathing chair, felt more like a swamp than a park."
• "Beautifull place right on Manchester doorstep Unfortunately ruined by what looked like the rubbish left behind by festival crowds."
• "If you dont mind falling over the dumped cannabis plants and growing paraphernalia on the way in."
• "Shame about the dog owners who can't bring themselves to pick up the faeces their dogs leave behind and the litter droppers who are too lacking in respect to use the bins provided."
• "It's just a shame that there are thoughtless dog owners who think it's funny for their dogs to chase swans, ducks and geese."
• "The nature does this place proud. Unfortunately some visitors let their dogs poo on paths and throw litter around the park."

Facilities & Amenities

Pros:

• "Toilets well equipped and clean."
• "A cafe that serves hot and cold food and drinks is also at the carpark entrance."
• "Lovely little cafe selling from salads burgers to ice cream and lollipops."
• "Excellent parking facilities and wheelchair friendly which is unusual for a country park."
• "The cafe is also reasonably priced with indoor seating too."
• "Cafe is lovely with a nice array of drinks and snacks on offer."
• "Lovely cafe with good food + drinks."

Cons:

• "Carpark is small and could do with a cafe and more information on the routes available."
• "Sometimes the car park can get very full."
• "More signage needed for people who don't know the area and are walkers not drivers and also more than the one cafe that's isn't always open ie icecream vans or catering vans."
• "I think the term Crime Carpark is quite apt as when you walk around, we found plyers discarded car number plates and unsocial boy racers."
• "I would suggest packing some food to take with you as the cafe is very expensive."
• "The little cafe only took cash."
• "Toilets are closed at the moment, understandable."

Activities & Recreation

Pros:

• "Children love the boat they can climb all over and a little further down the walk the children slide and swing."
• "Ideal wen my friends / mates kum 4 cycle rides. Take many pics / fotos. Also picnics. Walking. Joggerz. Drinking. miles ov scenery."
• "It's great for fishing, nature trails, biking and walking the dog. Fun for all the family."
• "Loads to do including walking, cycling and fishing across the park."
• "Kids loved the play areas and the good variety of ducks/swans on the lake."
• "Such a great place to go for a long walk, the park for the kiddies is okay too."
• "It's a great place to go if you want a nice place to walk around or bike around."

Cons:

• "The play areas could use expanding and maintenance."
• "The kids play area could do with a boost though."
• "The only bad part in here it's the lack of kids play area."
• "Daisy nook country park is amazing but sometimes can be unsafe, definitely if you have young children."
• "Terrifying as a parent due to lots of lakes/ponds for them to fall into."
• "Too many steps and tracks are a little narrow for us all to pass easily, many horses use tracks too with the the hooves chewing up the soft trails."
• "If its a busy day you won't get parked."

Accessibility & Location

Pros:

• "If you want to escape the city, get into the countryside and breath in some fresh air, this little gem is only 30 mins away from Manchester City Centre."
• "Great free place to come locally, let the kids explore and then enjoy a lovely hot chocolate, coffee, food."
• "The walkways around the ponds are very well taken care of."
• "Lovely area to go for a walk."
• "Great Park, great for all the family."
• "It has play areas for them and it's great for walking your dog."
• "A nice place for walking and getting into the countryside, ample car parking, with toilets and cafe."

Cons:

• "Not sure there is a bus service."
• "Each of their car parks are pretty small. So if it's a busy day, can be a little hard to get a space."
• "Can be quite muddy and regular cyclists along the towpath keep you on your toes."
• "It was very muddy in places especially along the bridle path."
• "Difficult to manoeuvre up and down the hills with a buggy but not impossible."
• "I don't know if it's just me but I found it difficult to find the place or much information on the Internet."
• "If its a busy day you won't get parked."