Clifton Country Park is a local nature reserve in the Irwell Valley at Clifton, Greater Manchester, England. Situated next to a double bend in the River Irwell, it is north east of the Manchester to Preston railway line and the A666, where it is accessible via Clifton House Road opposite Clifton Cricket Club. Junction 16 of the M60 motorway is only about ¼ mile away to the south east.[1][2]
The park comprises 119 acres (48 ha) of wooded area, fields and lakes. Industrial heritage is also a feature of the park; the remains of Wet Earth Colliery can be found in the woods, along with Fletcher's Canal. The park also features two sculptures from the Irwell Sculpture Trail. There is a fairytale trail around the lake where wooden carvings are situated, including a full size Gruffalo.
- ^ "Clifton Country Park". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England.
- ^ "Map of Clifton Country Park". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England.