Dove Stone Reservoir Nature Reserve

A dramatic landscape surrounded by hills. Enjoy a stunning 2.5 mile walk round Dove Stone reservoir with picnic area and woodland paths on the way. There are additional tracks around Yeoman Hey and Greenfield reservoirs, or a 1.5 mile route to Chew reservoir, a steep walk rewarded by fabulous views.

• Explore the rspb Nature reserve that surround the three reservoirs
• Watch as birds and other animals that have nested nearby
• Three different nature trails of varying sizes to enjoy

• Opening times: 

Nature reserve: open, 24/7

Car park: open, 24/7

Toilets: There are toilets at the main car park managed by Oldham Council. Open Mon-Sat 8am – 5.15pm, Sun 8am – 4pm, The toilets at Binn Green are permanently closed. 

• Accessibility: Assistant dogs allowed, Accessible toilets on-site
• Equipment needed: Weather appropriate clothing
• Dogs allowed: Dogs are welcome on the footpaths around the reserve but kept on a lead
• Parking : On-site parking, Main car park is Council run pay and display, 0-2hrs £1, 2-4hrs £2, 4hrs + £4. Binn car park is currently free. Free parking for RSPB members (please ensure that your RSPB membership card is displayed in the windscreen - this is a council run car park and without it you could receive a parking fine).