Connecting with Nature in Macclesfield Forest - 31 May

5/6 miles 

An introduction to Macclesfield Forest, its history, its wildlife and an exploration of some ways of connecting more with nature.

Join our Rangers in exploring the living forest and its moorland surroundings and experience some simple practical 'forest bathing'  'mindfulness' techniques to get even more enjoyment from your visits to the countryside.

Macclesfield Forest covers 1000 acres on the western edge of the Peak District including two significant reservoirs, and is the home to a range of wildlife including a small herd of red deer and the largest heronry in the North West. Today it is owned and managed by United Utilities but it was once part of an ancient forest dating back to the 11th century.

The high moorland of the area gives panoramic views across the Cheshire plane towards Shropshire, North Wales and the Peak District.

Event Grade: Moderate - moderate walks on ground with sometimes rough and uneven terrain and gradients.

Event Terrain: Mostly forest paths with some open moorland with some boggy and rocky sections producing potential trip hazards. (Including small sections of steeper ground)

Start Time: 10:00am Finish Time: 4:00pm

Meeting Point: Trentabank Ranger Centre, Macclesfield Forest 

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Car Park: Pay & Display (Coin only). Payment can also be made by RingGo app. Please arrive early as it does get busy. There are toilets at the start of the walk. 

Grid Reference: SJ 961 712  Post Code: SK11 0NS

Near Bus Route: No

Near Rail Station: No

Dogs Allowed: Dogs on leads allowed. 

Cost: £10 per person aged 18 and above. Children aged 17 and below go free on any suitable event with an accompanying adult and their place must be booked. 

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