About
Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve
The Local Nature Reserve has over 50 acres of mainly silver birch and oak woodland surrounding a 15 acre lake as well as areas of heathland, a wildflower meadow and wetland areas. There is a wealth of bird life, particularly in the woodland. Great spotted woodpeckers, nuthatch, treecreepers, kingfisher, heron, great crested grebe, goldfinch are just a few of our regular sightings.For more information on Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve and the landscape and wildlife that it has to offer, please see herePlease ensure your visit doesnt disturb wildlife or damage trees and other habitats. For this reason den building is not permitted in the woodland. Dogs are welcome but must be under close control at all times.Orienteering at Brereton HeathA permanent orienteering course is available.Maps are available for purchase, as a downloadable file or waterproof print, from the Greater Manchester Orienteering Activities website.Canoeing at Brereton HeathAnnual canoe permits are available for groups only, costing 13.20 per year, per canoe. Canoe permits can be applied for by completing the Canoe Permit application form (PDF 99KB).Paddleboarding is not permitted at Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve.The Macclesfield Canoe Club utilise the lake for training. For more information visit the Macclesfield Canoe Club website.Read the General Conditions for lake use at Brereton Heath LNR prior to use, general lake use conditions (PDF, 185KB).Angling at Brereton HeathOnly Wheelock Angling Society members are allowed access to the lake for angling. No day ticket fishing at the present time.There is currently no closed season for fishing at Brereton.Educational visits to Brereton HeathSelf-guided educational visits to the reserve can be made by appointment.
Nearby
Businesses close to Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve

Outdoors & Adventure | Family Friendly | Dog Friendly
The Lovell Quinta Arboretum
Nestled in the heart of the Cheshire countryside in the picturesque village of Swettenham lies this horticultural treasure. The arboretum was the lifelong project of Sir Bernard Lovell, founder of the Jodrell Bank Radio Telescope.

Family Friendly | Foodie
Bidlea Dairy
Bidlea Dairy is a family-run dairy farm in the picturesque Cheshire countryside, just on the outskirts of Holmes Chapel.

Family Friendly | Dog Friendly
De Vere Cranage Estate
Formerly the country seat of the Armitstead family, De Vere Cranage Estate is still very much a rural retreat today, tucked away in a peaceful corner of Cheshire.

Outdoors & Adventure | Family Friendly | Dog Friendly
Astbury Mere Country Park
Enjoy a stroll through the wildflower meadows at Astbury Mere Country Park, or simply sit and enjoy the views over the Mere towards Congleton Edge and Mow Cop.
Discover