Teggs Nose Country Park

At Teggs 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.Quarrying was certainly happening at Teggs Nose in the 1500s and continued until 1955. Men blasted, hammered, hacked and chiselled away at the rock in harsh conditions for low wages.Today nature has softened the scars of industry and there is plenty to see at Teggs whatever time of year. You dont have to go far to enjoy exhilarating views over the Cheshire Plain and on a clear day you can see Liverpools cathedrals and Welsh hills beyond. Spring and autumn are perfect for walking while sledging is always popular in the winter.Why Teggs Nose? Early maps show the area as Tegges Naze. This may have come from Tegge, an early Norse Settler and nose meaning a promontory or it may be that the hill originally looked like a sheep or teg.Facilities:Toilets: Toilets are available on site, including an accessible one with RADAR lock access.Refreshments: Tegg's Nose Tea Room offers hot and cold food, tea, coffee, cakes, ice cream and more - visit www.facebook.com/teggsnosetearoom for details.