Reddit's answers to people's favourite places to visit in Greater Manchester - but is yours on the list?
07.08.2022 - 12:35
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From reservoirs to botanical gardens - online Reddit forum asked where people's top places to visit in Greater Manchester are... but is yours on the list?
With an area of over 1,200 square kilometres, there is a plethora of beauty spots and popular tourist attractions across the region. Those living in Greater Manchester or others visiting from afar can head to inner-city crevices of greenery or miles of moorland away from any urban developments.
The question, posted by user SophieL628 last Thursday asked simply : "What’s your favourite part in the whole of Greater Manchester?". Reams of replies began quickly flooding in, with many popular hotspots appearing more than once.
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This included the likes of Didsbury's Fletcher Moss Park, the Saddleworth Moors and the city centre's Bridgewater canal.
Melodic-Guitar192 said: "Fletcher Moss Park in Didsbury. What a good one to suggest, it's lovely there, lovely pubs to visits as well right next to it. I sat at the cafe in Fletcher Moss Park once, it's so pretty there."
User Danze1984 answered: "Saddleworth/Dovestones or Hollingworth Lake" and beef5570 said: "Daisy Nook in Oldham. Grew up near it in the 70's. Went all the time as a kid."
What are your favourite places to visit in Greater Manchester and why? Let us know in the comments.
Groovycallum agreed, responding: "Saddleworth / Crompton Moors. Lush walks and great views. Real hidden gem, not even half the amount of people you see walking along the Mersey on a sunny Saturday afternoon."
Referencing areas closer to the urban city, Truffle--Shuffle answered: "I like the little park between Deansgate and Castlefield, behind