Tatton Park reopens Knutsford gate after two-month stag closure

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 11:03 · Archive

Tatton Park has reopened the Knutsford gate entrance after closing it for two months due to rutting stags.

Tatton Park has reopened the Knutsford gate entrance after a two-month closure prompted by rutting stags gathering near the entrance. The pedestrian gate reopened from 8am and the main vehicle gate from 10am. The estate said stag activity had been monitored for several weeks before the decision to reopen was made.

The closure began on 12 August after red stags gathered around oak trees near the gate to feed on fallen acorns ahead of the rutting season. Red stags in rut can pose a danger to visitors. Last year, Ron Savage, 67, was gored by a stag just 300 yards inside the entrance, suffering a knife-like wound and two broken ribs.

Tatton Park's statement said: 'Please remember to always keep a safe distance of at least 50 metres from our wild deer herd. Our estate team will continue to monitor the situation daily to help ensure the safety of both visitors and wildlife.' Knutsford Councillor Bryan Hartley welcomed the reopening, noting that stags had been absent for two consecutive days and had not returned during the 3pm to 4pm period when they had previously been feeding.

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• Tatton Park reopens Knutsford gate after two-month closure over rutting stagsTATTON Park has reopened the Knutsford gate after a two-month closure over rutting stagsWarrington Guardian · 14 Oct, 11:03
• Tatton Park reopens Knutsford gate after two-month closure over rutting stagsTATTON Park has reopened the Knutsford gate after a two-month closure over rutting stagsChester Standard · 14 Oct, 10:46
• Tatton Park reopens Knutsford gate after two-month closure over rutting stagsTATTON Park has reopened the Knutsford gate after a two-month closure over rutting stagsNorthwich Guardian · 14 Oct, 10:21

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