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Hales Hall Pool

A small site with an impressively large man made lake offering great wildlife spotting opportunities.


Location

Hales Hall Pool, Oakamoor Road, Cheadle, ST10 4QR
Cheadle
Staffordshire
ST10 4QR

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A static map of Hales Hall Pool

Know before you go

Size
2 hectares
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Entry fee

Free
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Parking information

There is a car park off Oakamoor Road, Cheadle
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Bicycle parking

Bike racks
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Walking trails

A circular walk around the pool. Hard surfaced paths covering half the site, suitable for wheelchair users. There is disabled parking for wheelchair users and wheelchair access to some fishing platforms.

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Access

The site can be accessed via a walk way off Rudyard Way, Cheadle,

Dogs

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Dogs must be under effective control. Put all dog waste in the bins where provided or take it home. Keep your dog under control - do not let it chase or worry wildlife.

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Facilities

Disabled parking
Accessible trails

When to visit

Opening times

Open 24/7

Best time to visit

Spring from February to April to watch the great crested grebe courtship dance

About the reserve

A double line of yew trees link the 1.76 hectare lake with Hales Hall built in 1712.  The pool edges are a designated Site of Biological Importance with marsh marigold, flag iris, greater tussock sedge and bulbous rush growing.  Look out for birds such as kingfisher, heron, tufted duck, coot, moorhen and great crested grebes. Fishing permits are also available. 

Species

Habitat

Contact us

Staffordshire Wildlife Trust
Contact number: 01889880100
Contact email: info@staffs-wildlife.org.uk
Great crested grebe weed dance

Great crested grebe weed dance © Andrew Parkinson/2020VISION

Yellow flag iris

Jim Higham

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