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All the Easter eggs have been scoffed by the Rangers and the guilt has set in, so it's time to get out and about into the countryside for some exercise!
Spring continues to bring with it lots of stunning wildlife and varied weather and we have a number of events coming up that focus on the flora and fauna to be found across Cheshire East.
Scroll down the long list below, for all the events taking place during May 2022.
Lambing season & Livestock attacks
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A number of our sites are about to welcome back conservation grazing cattle plus it's lambing season across the borough
At this time of year we remind all our visitors to always keep their dogs under close control around livestock!
Too frequently the Rangers and Cheshire Police Rural Crime Team are called out to deal with the aftermath of livestock chasing / attacks. Please help us to stop these incidents from happening. Thank you.
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LAST CHANCE TO BOOK!
Events taking place in the next few days. Book your places ASAP.
Thursday, 28th April - Stream Dipping for Grown Ups – Tegg’s Nose Country Park
Grown-ups grab your wellies and join Nature Stuff on a special stream dip session. Whether you are keen to rekindle your childhood memories of exploring nature or are a complete beginner wishing to learn more about our amazing British wildlife, this session is designed for you!
Booking and payment in advance is essential. Cost £14.00 per adult.
Time: 10.00am to 12.00pm Meeting point: Teggsnose Reservoir car park, Holehouse Lane, Langley, SK11 0NB (SJ945718) Leaders: Nature Stuff – environmental educators Information: 07870804413 or visit the Nature Stuff website (Places limited - please book in advance / Please wear suitable boots and clothing / Please leave your dog at home / There is a charge, payable in advance, for attending this event / Partnership event / Car parking charge / Wildlife Walk – Event)
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Ranger Events in May
Tuesday, 3rd May - Pram Fit / Outdoor Fitness Taster Class
A fantastic way to get back in shape, after the birth of your child, with personal trainer Kelly Morley. Pram Fit takes place every Tuesday, join us for your first taster class for FREE (further sessions are £6 each week).
Anyone can come to the class at any level of fitness. No experience needed. Any pram is fine, and the even better news is that you don’t need childcare as you bring your baby with you. There are a variety of exercises including toning, cardio and sometimes the boxing gloves come out for some fun!
Time: 10.00am to 11.00am Meeting point: Astbury Mere Country Park, Sandy Lane, off A34 Newcastle Road, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 4FR (SJ846627) Leader: Personal Trainer Kelly Morley Information: 07803 245590 or email Kelly Morley (Please wear suitable footwear and clothing / Healthy Walk – Event / Full accessibility - level or ramped access. Accessible toilets available / Children must be accompanied by an adult / Car parking charge)
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Wednesday, 4th May - Bitesize Gritstone Trail – Walk 5 – Tegg’s Nose Country Park to Foxbank
Sample some of the finest walking in Cheshire on these bitesize circular walks along parts of the Gritstone Trail, the 56km / 35 mile trail through Cheshire’s Peak District.
Part 5 of a series of 11 walks exploring sections of the Gritstone Trail. Join Countryside Manager Julie for a pleasant 6.4km (4 mile) walk, with views to Macclesfield Forest, following the Gritstone Trail southwards as far as the base of Croker Hill before returning via Langley.
Booking and payment in advance is essential. Cost £5. Book your places by the 29th April.
Time: 2.00pm to 5.00pm Meeting point: Teggsnose Reservoir car park, Holehouse Lane, Langley, SK11 0NB (SJ945718) Leader: Julie Molyneux from Cheshire East Council Countryside Ranger Service Information: 01270 686071 (Suitable for anyone over the age 12 / Children must be accompanied by an adult / Please wear suitable boots and clothing / Bring a packed lunch / Healthy Walk – Event / Places limited - please book in advance / There is a charge, payable in advance, for attending this event / Moderate walking grade / Please leave your dog at home)
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Wednesday, 4th May - Introduction to Climbing at Windgather Rocks
A chance to experience the thrills of climbing in this introductory climbing session with Moorland Adventure. Suitable for anyone over the age of 9. Booking and payment in advance is essential. Cost £15.
Time: 7.00pm to 9.00pm Meeting point: Windgather Rocks, Side End Lane, Kettleshulme, SK23 7RF (SJ995777) Leaders: Moorland Adventure Information: 01625 573615 (Suitable for anyone over the age of 9 / Places limited - please book in advance / There is a charge, payable in advance, for attending this event / Healthy Walk – Event / Please wear suitable boots and clothing / Partnership event)
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Wednesday, 11th May - Fancy a Paddle - One
A chance to learn a little bit about canoeing and paddleboarding on the beautiful Rudyard Lake. The event is delivered by Moorland Adventure. Full instruction equipment and buoyancy aids will be provided.
Booking and payment in advance is essential. All participants must be older than 8 years old and be "water confident". Cost £18 per person.
Time: 7.00pm to 9.00pm Meeting point: Rudyard Lake, Rudyard, ST13 8RN (SJ950580) Leaders: Moorland Adventure Information: 01625 573615 (Please leave your dog at home / Suitable for anyone over the age of 8 / Partnership event / There is a charge, payable in advance, for attending this event / Please wear suitable boots and clothing / Places limited - please book in advance / Car parking charge)
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Wednesday, 11th May - A Spring Evening in Kerridge
A 6km (4 mile) walk exploring the footpaths of Kerridge on this historical walk and enjoy the views from Kerridge ridge.
Booking and payment in advance is essential. Adults £5, children 16 or under go free.
Time: 7:30pm to 9:30pm Meeting point: Jackson Lane, Kerridge, Bollington, Macclesfield, SK10 5BE (SJ935773) Leader: Cheshire East Council Countryside Ranger Ed Pilkington Information: 01625 383700 (Places limited - please book in advance / There is a charge for this event / Children must be accompanied by an adult / Strenuous walking grade / Please leave your dog at home / Please wear suitable boots and clothing / Healthy Walk – Event / Bring binoculars if you have them)
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Thursday, 12th May - Bug Hunting for Grown Ups – Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve
Learn simple techniques to sample and identify a range of common creepy crawlies. Suitable for beginners interested in learning more about our local invertebrates.
Booking and payment in advance is essential. Cost £14.00 per adult.
Time: 10.00am to 12.00pm Meeting point: Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve Visitor Centre, Davenport Lane, Brereton, Congleton, CW12 4SU (SJ794653) Leaders: Nature Stuff – environmental educators Information: 07870804413 (Places limited - please book in advance / Please wear suitable boots and clothing / Please leave your dog at home / There is a charge, payable in advance, for attending this event / Partnership event / Car parking charge / Wildlife Walk – Event)
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Thursday, 12th May - Batty About Bats
Join South Lancashire Bat Group and Bollin Valley Partnership Ranger Naomi on a majestic bat walk as the sun starts to fade and dusk draws in.
This is the perfect opportunity to learn more about bats in their natural environment. You will learn the importance of bats and you may even get to see and hear them. Learn how to identify different species of bat using bat detectors.
Booking and payment in advance is essential. Adults £5, children 16 or under go free. Please bring a torch.
Time: 8.45pm to 10.00pm Meeting point: Parish Hall Car Park, Cliff Road, Wilmslow, SK9 4AA (SJ847816) Leaders: South Lancashire Bat Group and Bollin Valley Partnership Ranger Naomi Information: 01625 374790 (Children must be accompanied by an adult / Places limited - please book in advance / Please leave your dog at home / Partnership event / Please wear suitable boots and clothing / Wildlife walk / Easy walking grade / Car parking charge)
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Sunday, 15th May - Dog Behaviour Clinic with Vic Barlow, the Dogfather
Many owners of otherwise obedient dogs have trouble maintaining behaviour on walks. Dogs that will come when called in the garden often go deaf when they meet other dogs. Walking quietly to heel is often a problem in a more distracting outdoor environment.
During this short outdoor behaviour class, at Tegg’s Nose Country Park, Vic will demonstrate, in a more natural environment, how to transfer good obedience work into the real world and also essential techniques for dealing with livestock encountered during walks in the countryside.
Following this free session there is the option of a short paid ‘one to one’ training session with Vic (Cost £10 - any funds raised will be donated to Animal Support Volunteers). Please email Vic Barlow to also book a ‘one to one’ session.
Time: 10.00am to 2.00pm Meeting point: Tegg’s Nose Country Park, Buxton Old Road, Macclesfield, SK11 0AP (SJ950733) Leader: Local Dog Trainer Vic Barlow One to One dog training booking: Email Vic Barlow to book your session Information: 01625 374833 (Please wear suitable boots and clothing / Easy walking grade / Car parking charge / Partnership event / Refreshment stop, opportunity for refreshments)
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Sunday, 15th May - Come and Try It Day at Tegg’s Nose Country Park
Join Moorland Adventure, in a beautiful countryside setting, to try a number of exciting and varied activities. There will be many different things for you to experience during the day including Climbing, Abseiling, Archery, Bushcraft & Orienteering. Minimum age for Abseiling is 8.
Booking and payment in advance is essential. Cost £22 per person.
Time: 10.00am to 4.00pm Meeting point: Tegg’s Nose Country Park Visitor Centre, Buxton Old Road, Macclesfield, SK11 0AP (SJ950733) Leaders: Moorland Adventure Information: 01625 573615 (There is a charge, payable in advance, for attending this event / Places limited - please book in advance / Please wear suitable boots and clothing / Please leave your dog at home / Ideal for families and accompanied children / Children must be accompanied by an adult / Easy walking grade / Refreshment stop, opportunity for refreshments / Healthy Walk – Event / Partnership event / Car parking charge)
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Tuesday, 17th May - River Bank Management - Conservation In Action – One
This is the first in a series of hands-on conservation tasks, this time helping us to keep our dynamic River Bollin in check, next to key footpaths. Bring a good pair of gardening gloves and loppers if you have them.
We will be using the materials on site to form brash bundles or willow weaving to strengthen the riverbanks alongside the River Bollin.
Booking in advance essential. Please bring your own wellies, gloves and waterproofs. Please book by the 12th of May.
Time: 9.30am to 3.00pm Meeting point: Twinneys Bridge Car Park, Styal Rd, Wilmslow, SK9 4HW (SJ839821) Leader: Bollin Valley Partnership Rangers Emma Houghton and Nik Ginn Information: 01625 374790 (Children must be accompanied by an adult / Places limited - please book in advance / Please leave your dog at home / Partnership event / Please wear suitable boots and clothing / Suitable for anyone over the age of 13 / Partial accessibility - level or ramped access / Bring a packed lunch / Strenuous walking grade)
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Wednesday, 18th May - Birds, butterflies & wildflowers of Higher Poynton
A leisurely walk around Jacksons’ Brickworks Local Nature Reserve & the Middlewood Way. We will listen and look for the area's resident birds as well as early spring migrants including chiffchaff, willow warbler and blackcap.
We will also be on the lookout for spring butterflies including orange tip and brimstone, while enjoying the wildflowers along the way. This is a slow-paced walk of 1.6km (1 mile).
Booking and payment in advance is essential. Adults £5, children 16 or under go free. Please book by the 16th May.
Time: 9.00am to 11.00am Meeting point: Jacksons’ Brickworks Car Park, Pool House Road, Higher Poynton, SK12 1TY (SJ945844) Leader: Cheshire East Council Countryside Ranger Pete Dowse Information: 01625 383700 (Ideal for families and accompanied children / Children must be accompanied by an adult / Places limited - please book in advance / Please leave your dog at home/ Please wear suitable boots and clothing / Wildlife Walk - Event / Healthy Walk – Event / Partial accessibility - level or ramped access / Bring binoculars if you have them / Easy walking grade / There is a charge for this event)
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Wednesday, 18th May - Spring Forage
Join the Bollin Valley Partnership Rangers on a foraging walk around Rossmill in Trafford.
We will be looking for plants and flowers that can be found easily in the garden or countryside and sampling whatever we can.
Booking and payment in advance is essential. Adults £5, children 16 or under go free. Please book by the 12th of May.
Time: 6.00pm to 8.00pm Meeting point: Rossmill, Hale Barns, Altrincham, WA15 0EJ (SJ789853) Leader: Bollin Valley Partnership Ranger Emma Houghton Information: 01625 374790 (Ideal for families and accompanied children/ Places limited - please book in advance / Please leave your dog at home / Please wear suitable boots and clothing / Suitable for anyone over the age of 10/ Wildlife Walk – Event / Partial accessibility - level or ramped access / Easy walking grade / There is a charge for this event)
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Sunday, 22nd May - Extreme Outdoor Fitness Session at Tegg’s Nose Country Park
A 2-hour extreme outdoor fitness session for those wanting something a bit different as part of their fitness regime! The session will involve a warmup and cool down with running, steps, hill sprints along with a variety of intense exercises!
The class is not for the faint-hearted (suitable for intermediate to advanced fitness level attendees) but for those wanting a challenge and who like being in the outdoors in a fantastic country park! Suitable for anyone over the age of 18. Booking and payment in advance is essential. Cost £15.00.
Time: 9.00am to 11.00am Meeting point: Tegg’s Nose Country Park Visitor Centre, Buxton Old Road, Macclesfield, SK11 0AP (SJ950733) Leader: Personal Trainer Kelly Morley Information: 07803 245590 or email Kelly Morley (Suitable for anyone over the age of 18 / Places limited - please book in advance / There is a charge, payable in advance, for attending this event / Car parking charge / Healthy Walk – Event / Partnership event / Please wear suitable boots and clothing / Please leave your dog at home)
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Thursday, 26th May - Pond Dipping for Grown Ups – Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve
Grown-ups grab your wellies and join Nature Stuff on a special pond dip session. Whether you are keen to rekindle your childhood memories of exploring nature or are a complete beginner wishing to learn more about our amazing British wildlife, this session is designed for you!
Booking and payment in advance is essential. Cost £14.00 per adult.
Time: 10.00am to 12.00pm Meeting point: Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve Visitor Centre, Davenport Lane, Brereton, Congleton, CW12 4SU (SJ794653) Leaders: Nature Stuff – environmental educators Information: 07870804413 (Places limited - please book in advance / Please wear suitable boots and clothing / Please leave your dog at home / There is a charge, payable in advance, for attending this event / Partnership event / Car parking charge / Wildlife Walk – Event)
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Saturday 28th May to Sunday 5th of May - Tegg’s Nose Augmented Reality Wildlife Trail
There is an abundance of wildlife at Tegg’s Nose Country Park. Come and explore this variety using simple augmented reality.
This trail showcases the work of local Space4Autism (S4A) artists working with drawing, painting, virtual reality, animation, sound and video inspired by the local wildlife presented through augmented reality within the natural habitat.
Download the free smartphone Artivive app, from the Google or Apple app stores, and walk round the park scanning the artwork on display to enter this augmented reality world.
Time: Anytime between Saturday, 28th May to Sunday, 5th June Meeting point: Tegg’s Nose Country Park Visitor Centre, Buxton Old Road, Macclesfield, SK11 0AP (SJ950733) Leaders: Space4Autism, working with the artist Jacki Clark Information: 01625 374833 (Please wear suitable boots and clothing / Partnership event / Refreshment stop, opportunity for refreshments / Car parking charge / Ideal for families and accompanied children / Children must be accompanied by an adult)
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Monday, 30th May to Friday, 3rd June - Moorland Adventure May Half-Term Kids Activity Club
A great way to experience some varied exciting activities in the countryside with local experts Moorland Adventure! Based at Tegg’s Nose Country Park, each day focuses on different activities and it will give you a taste of adventure! Suitable for anyone between the ages of 8 and 16. Booking and payment in advance is essential. All day 2 and 4 participants must be "Water confident".
Day 1 – Monday, 30th May – Archery, Orienteering and Problem Solving Day 2 – Tuesday, 31st May – Canoeing, Kayaking & Paddleboarding at Rudyard Lake Day 3 – Wednesday, 1st June – Climb and Scramble at the Roaches Day 4 – Thursday, 2nd June - Canoeing, Kayaking & Paddleboarding at Rudyard Lake Day 5 – Friday, 3rd June - Bushcraft, Shelter Building and Tree Climbing Cost £37.50 per day or sign up for all 5 days for a reduced price of £160.
Activities run from 9.00am to 4.00pm but to allow for maximum flexibility, you can drop off your child from 8.30am and collect at any time between 4.00pm and 5.00pm.
Please bring a packed lunch and drinks with you each day or you can purchase a packed lunch option (including sandwich, drink and snack) from Tegg’s Nose Tea Room on day 5. Breakfast and afternoon snacks are also available to purchase from the Tea Room before and after the activity club sessions on day 5.
Time: 8.30am to 5.00pm each day Days 1 and 5 Meeting point: Tegg’s Nose Country Park Visitor Centre, Buxton Old Road, Macclesfield, SK11 0AP (SJ950733) Day 2 and 4 Meeting point: Rudyard Lake, Rudyard, ST13 8RN (SJ950580) Day 3 Meeting point: The Roaches, Roach Road, Nr Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8UB (SK00416212) Leaders: Moorland Adventure Information: 01625 573615 (Suitable for anyone between the age of 8 and 16 / Places limited - please book in advance / There is a charge, payable in advance, for attending this event / Please wear suitable boots and clothing / Partnership event / Bring a packed lunch / Refreshment stop, opportunity for refreshments / Car parking charge)
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