As well as being a local beauty spot, Astbury Mere is ideal for sailsports

Astbury Mere Country Park

 

Astbury Mere Country Park is owned by the charity Astbury Mere Trust. The park is 14ha of open space on the outskirts of Congleton. Visitors can enjoy panoramic views over Astbury Mere and the surrounding rural landscape. There is a visitor centre, 3km of all weather paths, an easy access trail and excellent footpath links into the local countryside. Car access is off the A34, Newcastle Road. The park is managed by the Ranger Service of Cheshire East Council. The lake is owned by Stoke on Trent Angling Society and watersports on the lake are run by Astbury Sailsports

 

Sailsports

Astbury Sailsports Ltd has status as a windsurfing & dinghy sailing training centre from the sports national governing body, the Royal Yachting Association; as well as a full Adventure Activities License for all our sports. Allied with our safety standards that meet RYA criteria, we offer a safe and enjoyable learning environment.

This means that we meet the strict criteria to ensure that your experience in watersports is a safe, successful and enjoyable one. Our safety standards meet all criteria and our safety record is impeccable. The water is tested bi-monthly by the local authority and is the cleanest open water around. Facilities on site include: dry teaching areas, video coaching and equipment hire of all shapes and sizes, BBQ, changing rooms with free hot showers and snack bar. There is, of course, full rescue cover and first aid on hand at all times.

Astbury also has an onsite shop stocking the latest windsurfing equipment and accessories catering for both the beginner and expert alike. With our try before you buy policy you can rent the latest equipment to help with the decision making process and our knowledgeable staff are on hand to help you select what is right for you, be it a new board of a pair of shoes.

Astbury Sailsports website...

 

Angling

Stoke-on-Trent Angling Society is open for membership!

The Society was founded in 1899 by a group of dedicated anglers who fished Stanley Reservoir in Stoke, Staffordshire. Today the Society has grown to be one of the more prominent fishing organisations in the UK with over a 1000 members, made up of seniors, ladies, juveniles, and disabled members from all over the country.

 

SOT Angling Society website...

 

Visitor Centre

The Visitor Centre has a separate access road from the A34. It can be hired for community events and childrens' parties. Kitchen facilities are available.
The park is open daily from 9am to 5pm and has parking for 80 cars plus facilities for the disabled.

 

Wildlife

Sympathetic management has enhanced the site’s wildlife interest. Habitats include mixed woodland, a pond, wetland scrape and extensive wildflower meadows. The park’s grasslands are now acknowledged as being some of the most biologically diverse within the locality. Visitor numbers exceed 140,000 a year and include school and youth groups, disability clubs and regular visits by many of Congleton’s community groups. 

 

Dogs should be kept under control.

 

Contacts

Ranger Service
01260 297 237
astbury@cheshireeast.gov.uk

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