There are some 12 acres of mixed wood and open land with a steep drop on the western edge.

The main camping area is open from Easter to the end of October.

There are nine individual sites surrounding a large activity area with 4 additional sites in the wooded area.  Each site is suitable for Patrol, Troop or Pack camps and can be combined for District Camps.  There are 3 water standpipes on the camping field.

An activity area of some ten acres is available in April and August within the walled deer park adjacent to the site.  It is accessible by a stile in the park wall.  This area is closed between  May and July due to the fawning season for the deer, and again in September and October during the rutting season.  Access is always available via the stile to the rest of the deer park.  Tents may not be erected in the Deer Park.  The area at the bottom of the site is ideal for tracking and pioneering.  An adventure playground is available for Cub Scouts and an assault course for the Scouts.  The archery and air rifle ranges are located in this area.

An abseiling tower is available and new for 2001, a climbing face.  There is a campfire circle which doubles as a chapel.

Parker's Pool provides opportunity for water activities, the site has six canoes available for hire.  Four barrels and spars are available for raft building.  Pond dipping is available for younger members.  The pool has a number of fish, but no fishing or swimming is allowed.  Beyond the Pool is a conservation area in the south west corner of the site with many species of wild flowers and birds.

The toilet block has separate male and female accommodation, each fitted with hot power showers and hot and cold washing facilities.  We are working towards providing separate facilities for adults.  The camp shop is well stocked with sweets, drinks, gifts and souvenirs.

The Frank Harrop Lodge The Frank Harrop Lodge is available all year round and sleeps 20 in four bedrooms - 2 rooms with 2 bunks, and 2 rooms with 8 bunks.  All beds have mattresses but no sheets.  Campers should bring sleeping bags. Additional tents can be pitched on the adjacent Site One.  The lodge has a fully equipped kitchen with gaz cooker, electric fridge/freezer, pots, pans, cutlery and crockery for 36 people.

The main room is carpeted and suitable for indoor activities and eating, with tables and chairs.  Wipe boards and projector screen enable the room to be used for training events.  There is a toilet and separate washbasin within the building.  Full facilities  including toilets, washbasins and showers are available for visitors nearby.  Restricted facilities are available in winter months.  The Lodge is fitted with fire exits, smoke alarms and emergency lighting and is inspected by the Environmental Health Dept of Trafford Borough Council.  The building is fully centrally heated with hot water available at all times.

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