Mill Dam Wood

Wood, Forest in Lancashire

England

Mill Dam Wood

The Red Lion Hotel, Over Hulton The Red Lion is a pub and restaurant located beside the busy crossroads at Hulton Lane End.
The Red Lion Hotel, Over Hulton Credit: Adrian Taylor

Mill Dam Wood is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Lancashire, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, it is renowned for its natural beauty and diverse range of flora and fauna. The wood is situated near the village of Mill Dam, providing a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of urban life.

The woodland is primarily composed of native broadleaf trees, such as oak, beech, and birch, which create a dense canopy overhead. This not only provides shade and shelter for various woodland creatures but also creates a serene atmosphere for visitors. The forest floor is carpeted with an array of wildflowers and ferns, adding to the enchanting ambiance of the wood.

Mill Dam Wood is home to a rich diversity of wildlife. Visitors may spot a variety of bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and songbirds, as well as small mammals like squirrels, rabbits, and voles. The wood also attracts larger mammals, such as deer and foxes, which can occasionally be spotted in the early morning or late evening.

The wood offers several walking trails that allow visitors to explore its beauty at their own pace. These trails wind through the woodland, offering glimpses of babbling brooks, moss-covered rocks, and ancient trees. The peacefulness of the wood, combined with its natural beauty, makes it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and photographers alike.

Mill Dam Wood is not only a haven for wildlife and nature lovers but also serves as an educational resource. Local schools often organize trips to the wood, providing children with the opportunity to learn about the ecosystem and the importance of conservation.

Overall, Mill Dam Wood is a stunning natural oasis in Lancashire, offering a serene escape for those seeking solace in nature's embrace.

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The Red Lion Hotel, Over Hulton The Red Lion is a pub and restaurant located beside the busy crossroads at Hulton Lane End.
The Red Lion Hotel, Over Hulton
The Red Lion is a pub and restaurant located beside the busy crossroads at Hulton Lane End.
Cutacre Country Park Looking towards the A6.
Cutacre Country Park
Looking towards the A6.
Atherton Railway Station View from the bridge on Bolton Road of quite an overgrown trackside
Atherton Railway Station
View from the bridge on Bolton Road of quite an overgrown trackside
Brick Barn at Shams Farm The brickwork has been done with decorative air vent spacing through the walls
Brick Barn at Shams Farm
The brickwork has been done with decorative air vent spacing through the walls
Engine Lane Near to the railway line to Atherton with the access bridge to the former Peelwood Colliery ahead
Engine Lane
Near to the railway line to Atherton with the access bridge to the former Peelwood Colliery ahead
Playing field at Hag Fold View from Devonshire Road
Playing field at Hag Fold
View from Devonshire Road
North Road With a very narrow entrance to a footpath to Hag Fold on the left of this view
North Road
With a very narrow entrance to a footpath to Hag Fold on the left of this view
New housing development On Platt Lane viewed across the fields from Hooper Green and with Winter Hill on the skyline
New housing development
On Platt Lane viewed across the fields from Hooper Green and with Winter Hill on the skyline
Unmarked field path The path is about to join a track through the trees to Platt Lane. The line of trees marks the route of a former railway from Leigh to Bolton.
Unmarked field path
The path is about to join a track through the trees to Platt Lane. The line of trees marks the route of a former railway from Leigh to Bolton.
Wood End Farm On the Hulton Park estate
Wood End Farm
On the Hulton Park estate
Railway Underpass Providing access between Devonshire Road and Spa Road under the Atherton to Wigan railway
Railway Underpass
Providing access between Devonshire Road and Spa Road under the Atherton to Wigan railway
Track in Hulton Park Heading towards Park End Farm. There is a capped mine shaft by the track probably associated with Hulton Colliery Bank Pits, possibly an air vent since the colliery pit heads were further to the west of this track.
Track in Hulton Park
Heading towards Park End Farm. There is a capped mine shaft by the track probably associated with Hulton Colliery Bank Pits, possibly an air vent since the colliery pit heads were further to the west of this track.
The Pretoria Pit Disaster Memorial On the edge of Hulton Park a memorial to the 344 lives lost in 1910 to an underground explosion at Hulton Colliery Bank Pit No.3
The Pretoria Pit Disaster Memorial
On the edge of Hulton Park a memorial to the 344 lives lost in 1910 to an underground explosion at Hulton Colliery Bank Pit No.3
St Vincent de Paul Church On Newbrook Road near Four Lane Ends
St Vincent de Paul Church
On Newbrook Road near Four Lane Ends
Newbrook Road Approaching Four Lane Ends
Newbrook Road
Approaching Four Lane Ends
Umberton's Farmhouse An 1850 property that has apparently become unfit and is likely to be demolished
Umberton's Farmhouse
An 1850 property that has apparently become unfit and is likely to be demolished
A new type of farming At Umberton's Farm an attraction named Open Air Bounce
A new type of farming
At Umberton's Farm an attraction named Open Air Bounce
Track in Cutacre Country Park One of many new paths on what was farming land and landscaped with apparent building/groundwork wastes but spared from the industrial development (Logistics North) to the east.
Track in Cutacre Country Park
One of many new paths on what was farming land and landscaped with apparent building/groundwork wastes but spared from the industrial development (Logistics North) to the east.
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Mill Dam Wood is located at Grid Ref: SD6804 (Lat: 53.53848, Lng: -2.4814615)

Unitary Authority: Bolton

Police Authority: Greater Manchester

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