Cheshire Parks & Nature Reserves

Cheshire is a wonderful, varied county, stretching from the internationally important Dee estuary, to the windswept moors of Cheshire's Peak District. In between there is a rich mosaic of agricultural land, woodland and lowland heath interlaced with rivers and canals.

Experience wild Tegg’s Nose Country Park, with its breathtaking views across Cheshire’s Peak District. Or meander through the leafy paths at Marbury Country Park, carpeted with bluebells in spring and with magnificent avenues of Lime trees providing stately grandeur all year round.

At Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve, a former silica sand quarry near Congleton, you can enjoy a variety of walks, including an easy access trail through the woodland with restful views over the lake. Look out for birds and butterflies on the way, including the bright yellow brimstones.

There are also other open areas, such as the magnificent parklands owned by the National Trust, providing opportunities to enjoy some of our finest historic landscapes.

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Macclesfield Forest

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Macclesfield

Today Macclesfield Forest is managed by United Utilities as part of the water catchment area around the reseroirs. There are four reservoirs in the vicinity with Ridgegate and Trentabank reservoirs providing Macclesfield town with drinking water.

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Merelake Way

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Natural Feature

Alsager

The Merelake Way is an approximately 1 mile / 1.5 kms long trail for walkers, located on the Southern edge of Alsager. Once a railway line the Merelake Way follows a wooded cutting as it climbs uphill towards the Staffordshire border at Merelake.

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Northwich Community Woodlands

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Natural Feature

Northwich

Northwich Woodlands is a rich and green environment to the north of Northwich town centre. It is made up of nine areas, each with a different character and history.

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Teggs Nose Country Park

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Country / Royal Park

Macclesfield

At Tegg’s Nose Country Park rock dominates the landscape. Dry stone walls and sturdy barns add to the dramatic character of the steeply sided valleys while many of the hill tops are pitted with old quarries.

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The River Dee

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Chester

The river is 70 miles long and stretches through Wales and Chester. On the bank of the river is the 'Groves', a paved promenade complete with bandstand, cafés, restaurants and public houses.

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Farndon Picnic Area

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Natural Feature

Chester

Farndon lies on the River Dee south of Chester and on the border with Wales, with which it is linked by a 14th Century nine-arch stone bridge. The church has its origins in the 13th Century but was restored after the Civil War.

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The Salt Line

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Natural Feature

Alsager

One hundred and fifty years ago this area was a hive of bustling industry, based on salt. There were numerous brine shafts and salt works in the area, the largest salt works was located at Malkins Bank.

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Little Budworth Country Park

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Country / Royal Park

Little Budworth

First impressions of Little Budworth Country Park are dominated by woodland but amongst the trees there is a mosaic of lowland heath, ponds and boggy mires. Paths meander through tranquil woodland and open glades providing a gentle walk whatever the

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Caldy Nature Park

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Natural Feature

Chester

Discover the secrets of this hidden gem, nestled in the suburbs just outside of Chester. With an abundance of wild flowers in its meadows and its sections of ancient hedgerows, Caldy Valley Nature Park is a beautiful oasis in which to while away an a
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Jacksons' Brickworks Nature Reserve

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Nature Reserve

Poynton

Jacksons’ Brickworks in Higher Poynton is a special place, reclaimed by nature after its industrial interlude

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Stanney Woods Local Nature Reserve

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Nature Reserve

Ellesmere Port

Stanney Woods is an ancient woodland of oak and silver birch, with some hazel and holly. It is excellent for bird watching and also exceptionally good for fungi in the autumn..

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Whitegate Way

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Waymarked Trail

Marton, Winsford

Welcome to Whitegate Way, where heavy goods trains laden with salt once lumbered to Cuddington to join the Chester - Manchester line.

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Nantwich Riverside

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Nature Trail

Nantwich

The riverside area of Nantwich is home to the saline spring that feeds the outdoor swimming pool and on which the town’s prosperity has been largely founded.

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Biddulph Valley Way

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Waymarked Trail

Congleton

Follow the Biddulph Valley Way out from Congleton town, through the pretty Dane-in-Shaw valley, to the rolling countryside beyond. The former railway line is a traffic-free route for walkers, cyclists and horseriders.

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Poynton Park

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Municipal Park

Macclesfield

A picturesque park with a pool, ancient trees and wildlife, including great crested grebes, mute swan and tufted duck, dragon and damselflies.

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Queens Park

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Municipal Park

Crewe

Queens Park’s beautiful 45 acres, was dedicated, to the people of Crewe, in 1887, to mark the joint occasion of the Queen's Jubilee and the fiftieth anniversary of the opening of the Grand Junction Railway.
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Big Wood, Runcorn

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Forest

Runcorn

Big Wood is an area of diverse woodland in an urban area which provides a safe haven for a variety of wildlife. The range of tree and shrub species include many non-native and exotic specimens such as Scots pine, hornbeam and cherry, and is home to o

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Sandbach Park

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Municipal Park

Sandbach

Sandbach Park is located in the heart of Sandbach town centre adjacent to the library
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Congleton Park

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Municipal Park

Congleton

This magnificent Victorian park is now fully restored and open to the public.
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Woolston Park

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Municipal Park

Warrington

Covering 56 acres, it was created from neglected farmland to provide a valuable refuge for people and wildlife amongst the rapidly expanding local community.

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