Explore Heaton Mersey On Foot

heritage walk

Walking is one of the best ways to explore the local greenspaces and to help you stay active and healthy.

Click here.to download a copy of our Heritage Walk.   Or pick up a free printed copy of this from Joules Estate Agents, 450 Didsbury Road (see their website for opening times).

Heaton Mersey Common and Mersey Vale Nature Park (MVNP) are both local nature reserves i.e. places with wildlife or geological features that are of special interest locally.

You can print a copy of our MVNP map to help you explore the park.

Click here to see some nature walks in and around Mersey Vale Nature Park  written by our local walks writer ‘footpad’.

Green spaces like these offer people special opportunities to study or learn about nature or simply to enjoy it.   Please help protect them by following the countryside code:

Respect other people:  Consider the local community and other people enjoying the outdoors
Protect the natural environment: Leave no trace of your visit and take your litter home. Keep dogs under effective control
Enjoy the outdoors: Plan ahead and be prepared. Follow advice and local signs