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Local Walks
OS Maps : Explorer 268, 258,OL24 For those craving open space to walk and explore there is a huge amount of choice. For example: Astbury Mere Country Park, off the A34 in Congleton. A charitable trust runs this coveted, Green Flag awarded park which has splendid views of the mere and has a special easy access trail for visitors in wheelchairs. tel 01260 297237 Lots more on Astbury Mere Country Park Biddulph Valley Way Good for walkers, cyclists (part of route 55 of the National Cycle Network) and horseriders this route runs from Congleton into Staffordshire, finishing South of Biddulph. There is parking in Congleton just off Brook Street. T: 01260 297237 (Ranger Service) email : rangerservice@cheshireeast.gov.uk Brereton Heath Local nature Reserve between Congleton and Holmes Chapel is managed by Congleton Borough Council. Attractions include a 50 acre woodland, grasslands and 15 acre lake. There is a visitors' centre and toilets.
tel 01477 534115
Bridestones (the)
This is a neolithic chambered long cairn dating from 4000-2500BC. Set close to the cloud, this historic landmark is well worth a visit. Cloud (the)
This iconic landmark can be seen from far and wide. Follow the marked paths from Timbersbrook and take in the far reaching views, you won’t be disappointed! Owned and managed by The National Trust tel 01625 584412 for more details. Congleton Edge
Walk or cycle across to Mow Cop or down to the Biddulph Valley Way, with far reaching views to the Welsh Hills don’t forget to stop and admire the scenery!
Congleton Museum Explore our local history -the museum offers a programme of different walks around the town. The walks have different themes ranging from “Mill walks and industrial Yarns” to “A pub crawl through time.” Tel 01260 276360 for further details email: info@congletonmuseum.co.uk Congleton Town Park a fantastic park in the centre of town, designed in 1871 and restored in 2004/5. Includes a bandstand, bowling green, play area and Grade A listed Town Wood.
tel 01260 281982
Gritstone Trail This is a challenging route from Disley to Kidsgrove,Staffordshire of 35 miles. Part of the route follows the Biddulph Valley Way and goes through TimbersbrookPicnic Area. The route is sign posted, just follow the fingerposts and yellow way marked disks with a “G” in a footprint. For more information contact Countryside Management on 01606 541801 Old Man of Mow, a crag rising more than 300m. on the Cheshire / Staffordshire border. It is topped by a ruined tower called Mow Cop Castle, which serves no other purpose other than to decorate the landscape.
Rudyard- an attractive village and reservoir where Rudyard Kipling’s parents became engaged in the 1860s. Also has a miniature steam train at peak times
Macclesfield Canal – which stretches 26 miles from Marple Junction to Kidsgrove and passes through Congleton. It was built in 1831 and in the mid 1980s the milestones were restored throughout the route. The canal runs through Congleton and can be accessed at a number of points through out the town including the Biddulph Valley Way. For more information on towpath walks contact British Waterways on 01606 723800.
Timbersbrook Picnic area – on the outskirts of Congleton – is a mixture of woodland and open grassy areas on the site of a former dying and bleaching works. From here visitors can take a steep climb to the top of The Cloud – which has magnificent views over the Cheshire Plain towards the Welsh mountains. Walkers wanting more of a challenge can pick up the Gritstone Trail to Tegg’s Nose in the north (15.3 miles) or to Kidsgrove in the south (9.3 miles.)
Tittesworth Reservoir – 3 miles north of Leek and owned by Severn Trent Water 188 acre site formed originally in 1858 by a dam across Churnet Valley. Attractions include a 5 mile ‘long trail’ and 2 mile ‘short trail’ nature walks, plus a large childrens play area and visitors centre. tel 01538 300400
Town Wood Set in the heart of Congleton and next to Congleton Park, Town Wood is well worth exploring. Follow the paths around this designated ancient and semi-natural woodland and see what you can spot! Contact Ranger Service at Cheshire East Council 0300 123 5500 |
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