Reddish Vale Country park spans 161 hectares along the River Tame in the heart of Stockport.
From Tiviot Dale, across Woodhall Fields, Willow Grove Woods, Blackberry Slopes and Sunnyside Woods, there could be a little piece of countryside nearer to home than you think.
Reddish Vale provides a green corridor linking the town centre with Denton in Tameside at the north and Woodley to the west. There’s walks, cycle and bridleways that link with the Goyt Etherow, Saddleworth and Longdendale trails as well as long distance routes such as the Midshires Way and Transpennine Trail. See 'Related Links' on the right of the page for further information.
Facilities & features
- Open 365 days a year
- Butterfly Conservation Park near the Visitor Centre
- ‘Grow your own Grub’ community garden
- Bridleways and cycle trails (details available from visitor centre)
- Long distance routes: Trans-Pennine Trail, Midshires Way
- Woodland, grassland and riverside walks
- Permanent orienteering course - for more details see 'Related Links' on the right of the page
- Regular events programme run by Reddish Vale staff and the Friends of the Vale - see the Friends of the Vale website and the Stockport Parks Events Calendar in 'Related Links' on the right of the page.
History
Reddish Vale Country Park was opened in 1985. The Visitor Centre is sited on a former industrial complex, including a calico printing works supplied with water from the river via mill ponds and reservoirs. Most of the race has been filled in, but a short length carries Denton Brook down to the river. Denton Brook (and a small tributary) marks the traditional boundary between Reddish and Denton.
Wildlife
Sandmartins and kingfishers nest in the river banks. The mill ponds and wetlands which are visited by wildfowl including geese, herons, grebes, cormorants, coots and a variety of ducks.
Angling
No membership. Rod licence required.
Please see rules posted on notice board. No night fishing.
Local Involvement
- Friends of the Vale meet bi-monthly, usually on the first Wednesday of the month
- The Tame Valley Defence Group have been an established community group for 20 years and their main aims are to protect wildlife and promote the communities enjoyment of Reddish Vale Country Park. For more information see 'Related Contacts'
- The Community Garden welcomes new volunteers Wednesday mornings 10am -1pm
We are always looking for volunteers to help with practical work around the country park and in the visitor centre. For up to date details of the opportunities available at the park, check the national volunteering database website, www.do-it.org.uk
We hold regular monthly task days that are open to all. Contact the visitor centre for more details.
