Walkers recommend favourite spots in and around Oldham

Oldham's walkers have spoken, and they're spoilt for choice when it comes to countryside escapes. From lifelong Daisy Nook regulars to first-time visitors, locals are sharing their favourite spots for spring strolls, revealing a wealth of green spaces right on our doorstep.

The consensus is clear: Daisy Nook Country Park reigns supreme. Les Peel, 73, has been coming here 'since he was in a pram' and still visits daily with his camera, capturing kingfishers and grebes. 'You never know what is going to fly in,' he says, highlighting the park's wildlife appeal.

But variety is the spice of life for Oldham's walkers. Retired couple Clive Penson and Anne Stott, walking their greyhound Splodge, praise Daisy Nook's proximity but also enjoy Park Bridge and Clayton Vale, though they note parking can be tricky at the latter. Others recommend Dovestone Reservoir for easier routes, Etherow Country Park in Stockport for its accessible cafe, and Rochdale's reservoirs for a change of scenery.

First-time visitor Carl Highton, scouting for raptors with his camera scope, recommends the. Saddleworth Moors but warns: 'You've got to be sensible, wear appropriate clothing.' Barry Moran, 80, visits Park Bridge at weekends when it's quieter to let his deaf shar pei Charlie off the lead. As Steve Upton, 63, puts it: 'We've got a lot around us, people don't use it enough.