Top 6 beauty spots and local walks in Cheshire
One of the biggest reasons to buy a home in Cheshire is to enjoy the beautiful countryside that makes up so much of the county. From the wide open spaces of Tatton Park to the stunning forest at Delamere to the foothills of the Pennines, Cheshire has it all, right on your doorstep.
Here’s our guide to the very best that Cheshire’s countryside has to offer:
Tatton Park
There’s wildlife (deer and sheep roam the parklands, along with foxes, badgers, birds, bats and much more), a working farm, a Japanese garden, a playground and many events that take place all year round, including outdoor cinemas, pop-up festivals and family events. Or you can just explore…
Delamere Forest
Set right on the doorstep of our homes at Earlsbrook, Delamere Forest is what we have left of the ancient forest of Mara and to visit it is to be transported back to the days when so much of Cheshire was covered by these woodlands, wetlands and peat bogs. It’s a place of beauty and tranquility but also adventure.
Along with several walking trails (including the interactive Gruffalo trail) there’s cycling routes, horse riding, Segways and the Go Ape! course up in the treetops, where the views are spectacular. Just don’t look down…
Grappenhall Heys Walled Garden
There are two main gardens here, including the Pleasure Garden, which has three ponds, circular walks and ornamental ducks, as well as the Kitchen Garden, where the food for the house was grown in glasshouses. As well as enjoying the views and the peace and quiet, you can also sample the food in the café.
Lymm Dam
The village of Lymm is an attraction all of its own, but for natural beauty you should head to the Dam, which was built in 1824 during the creation of the A56. Since then, it has become a Site of Importance for Nature Conservation with a variety of footpaths branching off from it to help people explore the local woodlands.
Whether you take a picnic to eat on your walk or grab a bite in the village itself, a trip to Lymm Dam is a great escape into the Cheshire countryside.
Alderley Edge Woodland Walk
A sandstone escarpment that offers incredible views across Cheshire, it’s the centrepiece of a beautiful walk through the nearby woodlands with names like Devil’s Grave, Wizard’s Walk and Stormy Point adding a touch of magic to the experience.
Daresbury
This village is best known as the birthplace of Lewis Carroll and there’s plenty of Alice In Wonderland references to spot, including the stained-glass window in All Saints Church, along with Lewis Caroll’s Boyhood Walk, where you can follow in his footsteps.
However, a visit here also needs to involve exploring the beautiful forested hills of Daresbury Firs, a plantation from the 1970s on the site of a former woodland. Despite the lack of actual fir trees – there’s three species of pine along with birches – it’s a great place for a birdspotting walk.
CONCLUSION
As you can see, there’s plenty of natural beauty to enjoy in Cheshire, and lots of fun activities you can take part in while you’re there too. And all of this can be right on your doorstep if you live here!
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