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©liz dawson
©liz dawson
This wooded valley at the base of Holcombe Hill is an ancient woodland site. In late Spring the steep valley sides are carpeted with Bluebells that line the banks of Holcombe Brook as it passes along the bottom of the valley. The woodland is home to a variety of birds including the Pied Flycatcher. The track to the right of the picture leads up to Redisher Lane.
©Paul Anderson
Dist:0.1km<br/>Remnant of the old works Redisher BrookA corn mill, a cotton mill and Redisher bleachworks were using water from Holcombe Brook around 1893 in Redisher Wood. The lodges and ponds were created for the Redisher bleach works owned by the Ainsworth family.
©liz dawson
Dist:0.1km<br/>A corn mill, a cotton mill and Redisher bleachworks were using water from Holcombe Brook around 1893 in Redisher Wood. The lodges and ponds were created for the Redisher bleach works owned by the Ainsworth family. A remnant of the works can be seen in this dipping pond used by schools and provided by Bury Council
©liz dawson
Dist:0.1km<br/>Entering Redisher Wood Nature Reserve.
©michael ely
Dist:0.1km<br/>This is from the steep route up to Holcombe Hill. It can get slippery when wet.
©Bill Boaden
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©liz dawson
Dist:0.2km<br/>Countryside Ranger leading a pond dipping expedition in Redisher Woods
©liz dawson
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©liz dawson
Dist:0.3km<br/>Normally this waterfall has minimal activity, but it had a boost following some heavy rain.
©Bill Boaden
Dist:0.3km<br/>Old tractor in Valley below ridge in Redisher Wood. White circle in the background marks the limit of MOD "Danger area"
©liz dawson
Dist:0.4km<br/>Footbridge over Redisher Brook.
©liz dawson
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©John Darch
Dist:0.4km<br/>An area of sheep-grazing land above Redisher Woods between Holcombe Hill and Holcombe Brook.
©Bill Boaden

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