Kempnough Brook running through Worsley Woods, Salford

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Forest bathing at Worsley Woods

A local nature reserve of woodland, brook and old dams beside Worsley village, linked to the Tyldesley Loopline.

Worsley Woods is about 35 hectares of woodland beside the village of Worsley in Salford, owned by Salford City Council and a local nature reserve since 2006. Kempnough Brook runs through it, and there are wetland areas such as Old Warke Dam, with wildflowers in the clearings and meadows. It is close to the motorways but feels tucked away once you are among the trees.

The paths are well maintained, which makes this one of the easier woods in Greater Manchester for a slow walk. Some paths stay within the wood; others link to the Tyldesley Loopline, an old railway path, or on to Beesley Green. The brookside paths are the most enclosed, and the old dams are good places to stop and sit. Spring brings the wildflowers.

Practical

Managed by
Salford City Council
Terrain
Well-maintained woodland paths; link to the Tyldesley Loopline
Nearest station
Walkden, about 2 miles
Opening and entry
Open access, free
Official page
woodlandtrust.org.uk

Last updated 4 November 2026. Paths, parking and access can change, so check before you visit. Spotted something out of date? Please let us know.

Guides nearby

Three guides within 15 miles of Worsley Woods

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Photos: Dunham Massey, Jeff Buck (CC BY-SA 2.0); Etherow Country Park, Stephen Burton (CC BY-SA 2.0); Haigh Woodland Park, Bill Boaden (CC BY-SA 2.0).