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Eastwood

This steep-sided broadleaved woodland is bisected by Acres Brook and has several old mill ponds. The geology is shale and sandstone, with a rich variety of plants and animals typical of woodland habitat on an acid soil.

Location
Eastwood is in Stalybridge, Tameside (O.S. Grid Ref.: SJ970979). Access is from the A6018 Mottram Road. Car parking is available in the Stalybridge Celtic Footbal Club car park. The reserve occupies 4.7 hectares (11.6 acres).

 

Access
The reserve is open Sundays only.

Eastwood reserve
Wooded slopes at Eastwood
 
 
Eastwood beech trees
Eastwood is home to some magnificent old
beech trees
 

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