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Alderley Edge Cemetery

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦68+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blue Tit and Goldfinch
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blue Tit, Goldfinch, Dunnock +65 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Blue Tit, Goldfinch, Dunnock +65 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Azure Damselfly, Large Red Damselfly, Common Blue Damselfly +14 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Churchyard walks

Cemetery — managed green space with wildlife

Free

Heritage

Cemetery — local history and memorials

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby · 30 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Fred Perry WayWalking route
Named route
North Cheshire WayWalking route
Named routeListed length 114kmRegional walking route
Wizard WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Bollin Valley WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Green Lanepublic footpath · 29 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 29 mSurface asphaltPath type: unclassified
Carr Lanepublic footpath · 17 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 17 mSurface unpavedPath type: unclassified
Carr Lanepublic footpath · 146 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 146 mSurface asphaltPath type: unclassified
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Cycling

13 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Cheshire CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef 70Regional cycle route
Airport Orbital CyclewayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Greater Manchester regional route 85Cycling route
Named routeRef 85Regional cycle route
Heritage LoopCycling route
Named routeRef Heritage LoopLocal cycle route
National Cycle Network 56Cycling route
Named routeRef 56National Cycle Network
Wizard TrailCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

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