VISIT US
Visit Caldy Nature Park to take look at the variety of flora and fauna. It’s easy to get here by car, public transport and even by foot.
BY BUS: From the Chester Bus Interchange (Platform C) you will need to get the number 5 bus towards Huntington. Stop at Trefoil Close and head north on Caldy Valley Close towards Trefoil Close. The entrance to the park will be on your left.
BY CAR: Our FREE car park can be found on Caldy Valley Road in Great Boughton, use the postcode CH3 6SD or what3words ///then.rocket.mouth
ON FOOT: Pedestrian access points into the Nature Park can be found on Caldy Valley Road and at:
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Daniel Way: https://what3words.com/input.gazed.gave
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Bramble Close: https://what3words.com/vanish.drift.lower
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Chester Road B5130: https://what3words.com/levels.item.vase
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Celandine Close: https://what3words.com/spared.sprint.jump​​​
Conservation Management
by Steph Hefferan, CWAC Green Space Officer, May 2025
Orchard Trees
The valley has a variety of fruit trees many of which people will
recognise. However several of the apple and plum species may also be
something a bit different. Please feel free to try any of the fruits you find
on the fruit trees; however we would recommend washing them first.
Also be careful to only pick fruit you recognise as some plants such as
Yew can produce tasty looking fruits that are in fact highly poisonous.
Meadow & Woodlands
The meadow areas are managed as annual hay meadow. This
management technique is accomplished by a single annual cut around
September (weather permitting), then the cuttings removed to reduce
the level of nutrients in the soil. Reduced nutrient levels allow
wildflowers to thrive instead of being out-competed by vigorous growth
of grasses.
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The woodlands are mostly self-seeded Willow trees and Alder, both of
which are typical of wetland areas. Wherever possible, fallen trees are
left in situ; this encourages tree regeneration as well as providing a
natural environment for insects, birds and mammals.
Water Features
Different types of areas such as ponds, scrapes and the brook itself all
provide valuable habitat for a variety of species. Several bird species
breed in the main pond and in the brook; eels, fish and possibly even a
Water vole can be spotted. In order to protect our wildlife, we ask that
particularly in spring, dogs are kept out of water bodies to protect
breeding populations.
