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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Size

2 hectares

Entry fee

Free

Parking information

There is a car park off Oakamoor Road, Cheadle

Bicycle parking

Bike racks

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.

Access

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

Dogs

Under effective control

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.

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

Ponds

Contact us

Staffordshire Wildlife Trust

Contact number: 01889880100

Contact email: info@staffs-wildlife.org.uk

Environmental designation

Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)

Jim Higham

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