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Alderley Edge |
Alderley Edge
Dramatic red sandstone
escarpment with great view. Woodland Walk and links to Hare Hill.
Ancient copper mines.
01625
584412
www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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Alyn Waters Country Park |
Gwersylltnear Wrexham
Woodland, grassland and riverside walks, 2 mile cycleway & sculpture
trail offers safe cycling for families & access for wheelchair users.
Adventure playground
01978 762122
countryparks@wrexham.gov.uk
www.wrexham.gov.uk |
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Anderton Nature Park
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Anderton nr. Northwich
Wildlife
haven transformed from industrial wasteland, next to the historic Victorian
boat lift. Wildflower trail &
dragonfly pond.
01606 77741
marbury@cheshire.gov.uk
www.northwichcommunitywoodlands.org.uk |
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Arrowe Country Park |
Arrowe Park
Large area of parkland with
kids' adventure playground pitch and putt, football and tennis. Small
visitor centre.
Free access public park
0151 678 4200
www.wirral.gov.uk |
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Astbury Mere County Park |
Congleton
Good
views from Astbury Mere Country Park to Congleton
Edge and Mow Cop. Visitor Centre
01260 297237
astbury@cheshire.gov.uk
www.cheshire.gov.uk/countryside/ |
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Biddulph Valley Way
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Congleton
Traffic free walking and cycling
route along disused cycle track.
www.congleton.gov.uk |
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Bidston Hill |
Bidston Hill
Large wood and heathland.
Windmill. TamO'Shanter Urban Farm.
0151 653 9332 (farm)
www.wirral.gov.uk |
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Black Bear Park |
Warrington
Start of Trans Pennine Trail. Routes
suitable for buggies, bikes and wheelchairs. Wildlife haven.
www.warrington.gov.uk |
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Brereton Heath Country
Park |
Holmes Chapel
Easy walking trail
through woodland with views of lake.
Permanent orienteering course -
maps available from the Rangers. Angling and
canoeing by permit.
01477 534115
brereton@cheshire.gov.uk
www.cheshire.gov.uk/countryside/ |
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Burtonwood Nature Park |
Warrington
Wildlife haven. Good place for a picnic and birdspotting.
www.warrington.gov.uk |
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Caldy Nature Park |
Caldy Valley
Caldy Nature Park is a
small area of wetland, woodland and meadows close to Chester City centre.
caldy@clocsen.org
www.clocsen.org/caldy/welcome.html |
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Clwedog Valley & Trail
See also
Minera Lead Mines below |
Wrexham
Walking trail & picnic spots. Nant Mill Visitor Centre and Minera lead mines.
Giant reconstruction of a mole tunnel, complete with worms!
Children's play area, easily accessible stream and picnic site.
mineraleadmines@wrexham.gov.uk
countryparks@wrexham.gov.uk
www.wrexham.gov.uk |
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Culcheth Linear Park
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Culcheth
Nature park with footpaths and opportunities for nature spotting.
www.warrington.gov.uk |
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Delamere Forest Park |
Delamere
Extensive woods with walking trails, picnic spots, lakes. Permanent
orienteering course: maps £1 from visitor centre. Bike hire on summer
weekends, Seasonal events inc. Xmas tree sales & Santa's grotto.
01606 889792
www.forestry.gov.uk/northwestengland |
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Dibbensdale Local Nature Reserve and
Brotherton Park |
Wirral
Hidden valley of ancient woodland.
Bird watching. Educational facilities.
0151 334 9851
www.wirral.gov.uk |
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Eastham Country Park |
Eastham
Good views over Mersey.
Woodlands, picnic areas. Tea garden. Visitor Centre. Bird watching and
orienteering. Two pubs on waterfront.
0151 327 1007
www.wirral.gov.uk |
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Farndon Picnic Area |
Farndon
Farndon Picnic Area is an
attractive spot on the bank of the River Dee.
www.cheshire.gov.uk/countryside/ |
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Formby Point |
Formby
Formby beach, dunes, red
squirrels, woodland walks, natterjack toads. One mile walk from train
station
01704 878591
formby@nationaltrust.org.uk
www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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Greenfield Valley Heritage
Park |
Greenfield near Holywell
Country park with easy walks
round woods and millponds. Abbey ruins. Picnic areas. Also Heritage Park Farm
Museum with animals to touch, adventure playground, shop and cafe.
01352 714172
www.flintshire.gov.uk |
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Gronant and Talacre Dunes |
Gronant
Sand dunes and large open beaches. Lighthouse. Site of Special Scientific
Interest. Views across Dee estuary. Bird watching. NB Beach is a tidal zone:
beware of tides and leave plenty of time to get off beach. Nearby bucket &
spade shops, fish and chips etc.
01352 719177
www.flintshire.gov.uk |
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Heswall Dales Local Nature
Reserve |
Heswall
Lowland heath. Views across
Dee to Welsh hills. No facilities but can be combined on circular walk with Thurstaston
Visitor Centre.
0151 342 7088
www.wirral.gov.uk |
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Hilbre Islands
Local Nature Reserve |
Hilbre Islands
3 tidal islands. Only
accessible on foot at low tide from Dee Lane West Kirby. Must check tides
before crossing. Must be accompanied by adult. Check with Visitor Centre
in Thurstaston before setting out.
0151 648 4371
www.wirral.gov.uk |
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Little Budworth Country
Park |
Little Budworth
Remnant
of the ancient hunting forest of Mara and Mondrum.
Lowland heathland with heather,
woodpeckers & bats.
Heathland Trail & pond.
01606 593133
weaverparkway@cheshire.gov.uk
www.cheshire.gov.uk/countryside/ |
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Loggerheads |
Near Mold
Big open park next to small river . There
are some caves and a very narrow gauge bridge to walk over.
loggerheads.countrypark@denbighshire.gov.uk
www.loggerheads.biz |
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Lumb Brook Valley
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Appleton Thorn
Woodland nature reserve.
www.warrington.gov.uk |
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Lymm Dam |
Lymm
Lake. Great spot for a picnic or to explore and scramble over sandstone rock
outcrops. Fishing. Birdwatching.
www.warrington.gov.uk |
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Mersey Forest |
Mersey area
Large community forest stretching from Formby to Northwich.
www.merseyforest.org.uk |
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Mersey Forest Woodland |
Ellesmere Port to Chester
Level
surfaced towpath suitable for walkers and cyclists along the
Shropshire Union Canal from Ellesmere Port to Chester.
0151 357 1991
rivacre@cheshire.gov.uk
www.cheshire.gov.uk/countryside/ |
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Minera Lead Mines and Country Park
see also
Clwedog Valley above
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Wrexham
Starting point
for the Clywedog Trail. Restored beam engine house, winding engine and boiler
houses. Try panning for lead. Picnic spots with scenic views.
01978 762122
mineraleadmines@wrexham.gov.uk
www.wrexham.gov.uk |
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North Wirral Country Park |
Leasowe
Narrow park long north Wirral
coast. Small visitor centre in lighthouse.
0151 678 5488
www.wirral.gov.uk |
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Paddington Meadows
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Warrington
Nature reserve.
www.warrington.gov.uk |
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Risley Moss Local
Nature Reserve |
Birchwood
Nature reserve with an observation tower with great view. Picnic spots.
Ponds. Visitor centre.
www.warrington.gov.uk |
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Rivacre Valley Country Park |
Ellesmere Port
Woodlands with wild flowers & bluebells in
spring. Brook with kingfishers. Picnic in meadow. Visitor centre. Special
events.
0151 357 1991
rivacre@cheshire.gov.uk
www.cheshire.gov.uk/countryside |
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Rixton Claypits Local
Nature Reserve |
Rixton
Nature reserve with ponds and woodland.
www.warrington.gov.uk |
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Royden Park and
Thurstaston Common |
Thurstaston
Heath and woodland. Visitor
Centre in Royden Park. Walled nature garden.
0151 677 7594
www.wirral.gov.uk |
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The Salt Line Walk
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Congleton
Cycle and walk way along disused railway line.
www.congleton.gov.uk |
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Sandstone Trail |
Frodsham to
Whitchurch
Walk with good views along the sandstone ridge above the Cheshire plains.
http://www.cheshire.gov.uk/countryside |
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Sankey Valley Park
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Warrington
Long park following canal. Maze and children's play features. Wildlife. Part
of Trans Pennine Trail.
www.warrington.gov.uk |
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Shakerley Mere |
Shakerely
Lake
with good even path suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs. Picnic areas.
Day fishing permits.
01270 764773
molyneuxj@cheshire.gov.uk
www.cheshire.gov.uk/countryside/ |
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Stanney Woods
Local Nature Reserve |
Little Stanney
Ancient
woodland of oak and silver birch. Walking trail.
Woodpeckers, jays &
fungi. Special
events and practical conservation tasks.
0151 357 1991
rivacre@cheshire.gov.uk
www.cheshire.gov.uk/countryside/ |
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Stryt Las |
Between Rhos and Johnstown,
near Wrexham
SSSI wetland area with extensive pathways, a large lake and three small
ponds. Organised pond dips. Children's adventure playground including
Norris the Newt!
01978 822780
countryparks@wrexham.gov.uk
www.wrexham.gov.uk |
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Tegg's Nose Country
Park |
Macclesfield
Tremendous
views across the Cheshire Plain. Old gritstone
quarry. Waymarked Tegg's
Trail around the park. Drystone walls.
01625 614279
teggs@cheshire.gov.uk
www.cheshire.gov.uk/countryside/ |
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Timbersbrook Picnic
Area |
Congleton
Wooded
and open grassy areas on site of a former dyeing
and bleaching works. Mill pool.
Nearby steep climb to the top of The Cloud for
views over the Cheshire plain and back towards Bosley Minn.
01260 297237
astbury@cheshire.gov.uk
www.cheshire.gov.uk/countryside/ |
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Trans Pennine Trail |
Across North of
England.
Walking and cycling route from Mersey to Humber. Follows canals and old
railway lines. Includes a number of nature reserves.
01226 772574
info@transpenninetrail.org.uk
www.transpenninetrail.org.uk |
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Ty Mawr Country Park |
Cefn Mawr
By Dee, great views, walks to the
Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Cefn Viaduct. Kids farm with rare breeds, donkeys,
ponies, goats, ducks and geese.
01978 822780
countryparks@wrexham.gov.uk
www.wrexham.gov.uk |
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Weaver Parkway |
Winsford
Walkway
along the historic Weaver Navigation, reclaimed
from former industrial land. Britain's only
underground salt mine. Butterflies plus goldfinches.
01606 59133
weaverparkway@cheshire.gov.uk
www.cheshire.gov.uk/countryside/ |
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Wepre Country Park |
Connah's Quay
Large outdoor play area with bark
chippings on floor. Walk through a wooded valley with railway sleepers to
walk on through the boggy bits; can be very muddy. Loads of streams water
falls squirrels. Ewloe Castle in the middle.
01244 814931
www.flintshire.gov.uk |
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Wirral Country Park |
Thurstaston
Country & coastal walks, cycle rides, bird watching, nature trail. Beach.
Visitor Centre with nature info. Family activities, picnic and BBQ sites.
Cafe.
0151 648 4371
www.wirral.gov.uk/er |
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