Birdwatching in Greater Manchester

Greater Manchester reaches up onto the Pennine moors on its eastern edge, where blanket bog restoration has brought breeding waders and raptors back within sight of the city.

moorland reserves in Greater Manchester

Map of reserves in Greater Manchester

25 kmDove StoneDove Stone (RSPB)
Approximate positions — select a marker to open the reserve guide.

Standout reserves

Dove Stone

Greenfield, Greater Manchester · RSPB

moorlandfee not published

Towns with reserves

All reserves in Greater Manchester

Dove Stone

Greenfield, Greater Manchester · RSPB

moorlandfee not published

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