Summerseat Island, Bury
15.11.2025
Great to see so many people turn up to try the new Summerseat Jumps! Thank you to everyone who came along, it was a brilliant day 🚲🌳🚲
13.11.2025
On Saturday, everyone is welcome to pop along and try the jumps!
Lee, the Ranger, will be on site selling hot and cold drinks from 10.30am 🫖☕
Please note that, because of the works and the awful weather, the entrance path to the site is quite muddy. Please take care when you make your way to the jumps 🌳🚲🌧️
10.11.2025
The pump track is almost ready for the grand opening on Saturday! Opening event details to follow soon, so please check back for more information 🚲👷♂️🌳
24.10.2025
The new pump track is looking brilliant…but, please don’t be tempted to use it before the fencing is down and the site is officially opened! Using the track now will cause damage that the contractors then have to fix. Not long to go… we’ll let you know as soon as it’s open and ready to ride 🚲👷♂️🌳
14.10.2025
What a difference a couple of weeks can make! Looking brilliant at Summerseat Island.
If the weather holds, the team hope to be finished on site in about 3 weeks 🌳🚲
23.09.2025
The rain was so heavy last week, but the team from Dirt Factory have been able to carry on and get things done on site. Clearance work is done, and you can even see the new track taking shape now too!
11.09.2025
The weather has been challenging at times this week, but the team have still made good progress on site in Summerseat. In a couple of months, we’re hoping that the diggers will be gone and the visitors will be here instead ☀️. Just a reminder that you can take a look at the working design below to see what the track will look like when it opens.
05.09.2025
Work on the new pump track site will start on Monday, 8th September.
Initial tasks include removal of a section of fencing to get access, creating a compound area, removing the balsam and shrub from the pump track area, and taking deliveries of stone. Then full construction will start w/c 15th September. Works will last approximately 6-8 weeks, and we’re keeping our fingers crossed for some good weather.
The working design for the track is below.
It’s an exciting stage in the project, and we’re grateful to visitors for being patient and understanding while the contractors are on site / parts of the site are closed. If you have any questions about the track, design, or construction works, please contact either Martin Proffitt or Rachael Gildert who will be able to answer any questions.
We’ll share progress pics on here – so do check back for updates! 🌳🚲☀️
05.08.2025
Work on the new pump track will start in September. We’ll let you know as soon as the contractors arrive on site.
Exciting times at Summerseat Island! 🚲🌳
21.07.2025
Thank you to everyone who came along to meet the team from Dirt Factory on Saturday! There’s lots of excitement about the new pump track, and lots of questions and ideas from people who talked with Dan.
We’ll keep you updated about progress of the track here, so do check back regularly for details!
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18.07.2025
The community session planned for tomorrow, Saturday 19th July, at Summerseat Island pump track starts at 11am!
It’s an amazing opportunity to meet the team from Dirt Factory and find out more about how they design and create new spaces like this one. Hope to see you all there! ☀️🚲🌳
14.07.2025
REMINDER: There’s a community session taking place at Summerseat Island pump track this Saturday, 19th July!
Share your suggestions and ideas, and speak to the team from Dirt Factory about how the design and create new spaces like this one. Everyone is welcome – it’ doesn’t matter if you’re a complete beginner, or someone with lots of skills and tricks.
Hope to see you there! ☀️🚲🌳
01.07.25
Hello there Summerseat friends! Please see attached a poster as a further invite to come down, meet and see how the Dirt Factory team plan to improve the existing pump track on the island. The space is aimed at all skill levels – especially children, young people and families wishing to progress their bike skills. Parents and potential users come and meet the ‘builders’ on Saturday 19th at 11am. 🙂
18.06.2025
As part of the improvements at Summerseat Island, specialists from Dirt Factory will be redesigning and renovating the old pump track! The track will be designed to be both a playground and a training facility for bikers, skateboarders, and scooter riders of all skill levels. Visitors will be able to use it as a place to practice very basic skills like improving balance and building speed, or they can try more challenging jumps and tricks on the track too.
Before work on site begins, the Dirt Factory team will be running some workshops for people to find out more about the plans. There will be two sessions at Summerseat Primary School, and an open drop-in session at the site of the old track on Saturday 19th July.
If you / your family are interested in wheeled sports – then pop along to find out more about how to ride a pump track, and why riding tracks is great for health, fun and confidence.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Artist impression of the new track 👇🚲🌳
07.05.2025
Have you ever thought about being a beekeeper? 🐝
If you have, you can experience community Beekeeping with Summerseat bee Involved in the community.
They’ll be running open bee events on the second Sunday on the month at 11am, from May to September. Suits and gloves are provided.
Attendance is free, but you do need to book. You can do that here: Summerseat bee Involved
Go along, it’s going to bee 🐝amazing!
25.02.2025
Work continues at Summerseat Island…this week contractors have been removing dead ash trees. There’s some clearing up to do, but the site will be safer for visitors now that the dead trees have been felled 🌳
25.10.2024
If you want to keep across what’s happening at Summerseat Island you can take a look at what the Summerseat Island Ranger is working on by clicking here:
And if you’re interested in volunteering, then do let the Ranger know! 🙂
1.06.2024
Proffitts are delighted to be working alongside Bury Council and the Summerseat Village Collective on plans to improve Summerseat Island, Bury. You can take a look at the exciting masterplan for the site below. Proposed changes include:
Providing a haven for nature and recreation by creating:
• A Honey House: A dedicated space to learn about the fascinating world of bees and their importance to our ecosystem.
• An Educational Oasis: A new container classroom with an outdoor sail shade will be established alongside the existing basketball court, providing a unique venue for educational programs and activities.
• A Picnic Perfect Space: Strategically placed picnic tables and sturdy stone and timber seats around the island and basketball court will provide perfect spots for relaxation and socialising.
Celebrating natural heritage:
• Woodland Sanctuary: Woodland areas will be carefully surveyed, and management actions will be taken to ensure their health and sustainability.
• Ecological Haven: An ecological and habitat survey, along with a bat survey, will be conducted to inform the planting of new trees, shrubs, and wildflowers throughout the site.
• Bat Box Blitz: The community will come together to create and install new bird and bat boxes around the island. Bat specialists will even be leading walks to identify the resident bat species!
Ensuring accessibility for all by:
Prioritising accessibility for all with surfaced paths, ramps, and boardwalks in boggy areas.
Adding fun features:
A Pump Track Paradise will also be added. The group will work with the community, young people, and a specialist contractor to design and build a new pump track on the site. This exciting feature will utilise natural materials and incorporate reused materials whenever possible, promoting sustainability and fun. The pump track will be designed to curve around existing trees, preserving the natural aesthetic.
Creating a flourishing pond and wildlife haven:
The existing pond area will be transformed into a vibrant wetland haven by re-excavating and reshaping the existing pond to create a larger and more ecologically beneficial area. The revamped pond area will create an attractive habitat for a variety of wildlife species. Boardwalks and dipping platforms will be constructed at the edges, allowing for closer exploration and nature connection.
The project is in the early stages, but it’s already looking very exciting! We’ll keep you updated on progress and next steps here, so do keep checking back for updates.
If you need a larger copy of the masterplan, then please click here: Summerseat Island proposals v1
