Getting here
53.29098, -2.09237
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals
Mushroom foraging
Strong match
Fungi — Deceiver, Funeral Bell, Drab Bonnet +131 more · last seen 2025; Fungi — Deceiver, Funeral Bell, Drab Bonnet +131 more · last seen 2025
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Bird watching
Strong match
Birds — Nuthatch, Woodpigeon, Song Thrush +21 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Nuthatch, Woodpigeon, Song Thrush +21 more · last seen 2025
Foraging
Strong match
Fungi — Beech Knight, Scarletina Bolete, Oakbug Milkcap +8 more foraging species
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
12 signed routes nearby · 46 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Paddock Cottage WalkWalking route2 km
This enjoyable walk to Paddock Cottage, which also takes in Knightslow Wood, Pursfield Wood and Drinkwater Meadow, will reward you with memorable views of the surrounding area on a clear day.
Peak District Boundary Walk Stage 19Walking route15.3 km
Cheshire Ring Canal WalkWalking route
Peak District Boundary Walk Stage 18Walking route13.7 km
Lime Avenue Ponds WalkWalking route3.2 km
The restoration of the Lime Avenue ponds in 2017 created a beautiful spot for visitors and a home for a variety of wildlife. This walk takes in the ponds, the tree-lined avenue, woodland and moorland, and across many areas of the estate.
Ingersley Valepublic footpath · 95 m
🚴Cycling
55 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Cheshire CyclewayCycling route
Route 71Cycling route
Middlewood WayCycling route
Route 55Cycling route
Main RouteCycling route139 m
Main RouteCycling route46 m
🚵Mountain biking
3 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
Riding the RidgesMountain bike route
Grit and Gears IIMountain bike route
Forest BridlewayMountain bike route
🐴Horse riding
7 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
Wildlife to spot
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