Moses Gate Country Park
Moses Gate Country Park
Moses Gate Country Park
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Moi E
7 contributions
Jan 2023
Great walks, with picnic benches, sprawling woodlands over different levels, there's a fast flowing weir with hidden waterfalls up in the woods. The woods offer good, winding climbing paths to stretch the legs. Get the dogs out, they'll love it.
The park has good even footpaths too around the lake for walkers, bikes, pushchairs and wheelchairs. There's plenty of parking generally with a small parking space for disabled users right by the lake.
Once the weather picks up expect to see the welcome sight of the Ice cream van.
Just a lovely park, great for families, with a dedicated play area for kids. A great place too if you love birds. There are small stepping ponds where you'll spot frogs and pond-life in the spring.
Why wait, so much to see and enjoy.
The park has good even footpaths too around the lake for walkers, bikes, pushchairs and wheelchairs. There's plenty of parking generally with a small parking space for disabled users right by the lake.
Once the weather picks up expect to see the welcome sight of the Ice cream van.
Just a lovely park, great for families, with a dedicated play area for kids. A great place too if you love birds. There are small stepping ponds where you'll spot frogs and pond-life in the spring.
Why wait, so much to see and enjoy.
Written January 30, 2023
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Gaynor T
2 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Park itself is good. Great playground for the children. However no toilets open and when the are they are a disgrace. Ice cream vendors prices are extortionate ÂŁ2.50 for a basic ice lolly and ÂŁ4.50 for a single cornet.
Written August 10, 2023
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Uk-Wickerman
Bolton, UK111 contributions
Jun 2021 • Family
Visited many times during lockdown and the kids love feeding the ducks. The park has more than just wildlife for things to do as for the play area pretty modern area and a good sized area for the kids. Unfortunately the ice cream van is very expensive for a typical ice cream cornet ÂŁ3.50 and upwards. Take a picnic as the picnic area is very decent and not to forget enough bread for the feeding of around 30 to 40 swans and well over 70 Canada geese.
Written July 28, 2021
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Uk-Wickerman
Bolton, UK111 contributions
Aug 2019 • Family
Went along and have often driven past thinking we must visit here. So finally went along with family and once your around the lake you could forget bolton town centre is just down the bypass. Free parking is good and plenty of Swans & Canada geese for the kids and adults to feed. The park is very good for the children with many not so old apparatus to play on.
Written January 17, 2020
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saf7670
Peterborough, UK1,727 contributions
Jun 2021
I grew up in Bolton ( many many years ago). And back then places like Moses gate country part did not exist.
A pure joy to walk from Manchester to Bolton and feel as though in the countryside yet only minutes from the towns.
A pure joy to walk from Manchester to Bolton and feel as though in the countryside yet only minutes from the towns.
Written June 13, 2021
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bennettg5
Bolton, UK11 contributions
Aug 2016 • Couples
do not go near this excuse for a park as the gypos live across the road and you can smell them in the dump they live in !! they broke into my small van I called the police and they said they cant go into the council run dump without taking to them ....scared . don't even bother dialling 101 !!!!
Written September 2, 2016
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LucasWorld
Warrington, UK22 contributions
You verge-off the busy dual-carriageway to the tranquil Moses Gate Country Park.
3 lakes, 2 rivers, a large park and country paths to suit all.
There is a modern playground for the kids, a large park for the older kids and the walks by the River Croal and River Irwell. There's even a visitor centre for enthusiasts. Even there's an ice cream van for those hot,sweaty days.
3 lakes, 2 rivers, a large park and country paths to suit all.
There is a modern playground for the kids, a large park for the older kids and the walks by the River Croal and River Irwell. There's even a visitor centre for enthusiasts. Even there's an ice cream van for those hot,sweaty days.
Written March 6, 2010
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wherehaveinotbeenyet
Manchester, UK404 contributions
Jul 2020
Beautiful lake with swans and lots of other bird life which is great to walk around. Lovely weir and beautiful scenery.
Written September 17, 2020
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boltonsam
bolton87 contributions
Although not in the midst of the most attractive part of Bolton, there is an abundance of native wildlife to be discovered.
Fantastic abundance of dragonfly and all 5 local amphibian species including the protected great crested newt are present and often seen. I have also seen Roe deer prancing around. No reptiles though. The best habitats are across the main road from the visitor centre area.
The lake attracts a phenomenal variety of birdlife, and bringing some bread for feeding is the way forward.
Parking is ample, walkways are well signed and there is an interesting visitor centre.
Definitely best park for nature within Bolton.
Fantastic abundance of dragonfly and all 5 local amphibian species including the protected great crested newt are present and often seen. I have also seen Roe deer prancing around. No reptiles though. The best habitats are across the main road from the visitor centre area.
The lake attracts a phenomenal variety of birdlife, and bringing some bread for feeding is the way forward.
Parking is ample, walkways are well signed and there is an interesting visitor centre.
Definitely best park for nature within Bolton.
Written July 23, 2010
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weatherlobe
Salford, UK7 contributions
May 2020
If I could give this area minus ten stars, I would!
Last Sunday, deciding to go here during the Covid 19 Pandemic as I had got tired of all my local walks, I got brutally attacked and mugged in this so - called park whilst minding my own business and just walking! Blood pouring down my face two thieving scumbags got away with my bag leaving me in a terrible situation, even necessitating a hospital stay! Unbelievable, I know, on a clear sunny Sunday afternoon in broad daylight! No CCTV in area at all, thereby letting the scumbags get away with it!
Horrible, horrible area NEVER to be visited again! I have told all my colleagues not to come here if this was the last park left on earth!!
Last Sunday, deciding to go here during the Covid 19 Pandemic as I had got tired of all my local walks, I got brutally attacked and mugged in this so - called park whilst minding my own business and just walking! Blood pouring down my face two thieving scumbags got away with my bag leaving me in a terrible situation, even necessitating a hospital stay! Unbelievable, I know, on a clear sunny Sunday afternoon in broad daylight! No CCTV in area at all, thereby letting the scumbags get away with it!
Horrible, horrible area NEVER to be visited again! I have told all my colleagues not to come here if this was the last park left on earth!!
Written May 26, 2020
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Is it a good place to go running ?
Written November 11, 2019

dragongeorge
Barrow-in-Furness, United Kingdom
1,045 contributions
Yes it is. Lots of different routes to take.
Written November 11, 2019
I have a rod license and angling trust membership am I allowed to fish there ?
Written June 19, 2019
john bradley
Bolton, United Kingdom
Yes you can do now all there is a 2 pound day ticket witch the bailiff will come round and give you a ticket
Written March 4, 2020
Further to the reply about copious wildfowl droppings i'd add that thats the situation around the ponds and there are plenty of similarly fine wide paths into and through the woods and up to the cemetery or across the river and then up or downstream. those up to the cemetery are steepish and will require a fair push but its all tarmac surface on those. the paths up and downstream provide lots of opportunity to follow the canal and its many interesting features on a level path thats also pram friendly but not surfaced. following these paths provide ample opportunity to return to the town or other access points for parking that allow many visits for different routes to be explored.
Written July 12, 2018
Where do I go with my horse trailer to park please can you give me information and details about parking charges if there is any?
Written February 20, 2018
There's a road just uphill from the park that is a dead end and importantly it borders the park itself but wide enough for easy parking by large and high vehicles as it has the odd industrial premises on it and even a snack shack sometimes, do a google street view to get appreciation of the convenience but its pretty close and horses wouldn't need to trot down roads with cars on to reach the park.
Written July 12, 2018
Hi I wondered where to go to park my car and trailer to start my ride. I have never been before. Kay
Written February 20, 2018
Hi sorry for the delayed response.
It is dog friendly if your dog is on a lead unfortunately. This is just down to restrictions because of young children and other wildlife.
However, having said that whenever I have gone I have seen plenty of dogs off the lead, running around and having a great time. These seem to be well behaved dogs so I also thing that the wardens etc turn a blind eye to these.
I hope this helps a little.
But yes, they welcome you there with your dog.
:)
Written February 5, 2018
It's says closes 11.59 pm does that mean if we want to go for a drive inside we can't after that will gates be locked
Written July 24, 2017
Yes gates and drive security around.nothing to see at night.
Written October 16, 2017
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