Newgate Local Nature reserve is an often-forgotten jewel within our local countryside. Although a relatively new site, it is already rich in wildlife.

We are lucky enough to have the knowledge and expertise of local ecologist John Handley to guide us around the nature reserve exploring the different habitats, learning about the areas landscape history including Lindow Common.

Booking and payment in advance is essential. Adults £5, children 16 or under go free.

Time: 2.00pm to 4.30pm
Meeting point: Lindow Common Car Cark, Racecourse Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5LR (SJ833814)
Leaders: Bollin Valley Partnership Ranger Nik Ginn and local ecologist John Handley
Information: 01625 374790
(Children must be accompanied by an adult / Places limited - please book in advance / Please wear suitable boots and clothing / Suitable for anyone over the age of 12 / Wildlife Walk - Event / Partial accessibility - level or ramped access / Easy walking grade / There is a charge for this event)

A morning stroll around Dane-in-Shaw Pasture Site of Special Scientific Interest and along the Biddulph Valley Way looking at summer wildflowers in celebration of National Meadows Day.

Booking in advance is essential by the 29th June.

Time: 10.00am to 1.00pm
Meeting point: Henshall Hall Drive (park on road just before canal), Congleton, CW12 3TA (SJ876622)
Leader: Cheshire East Countryside Ranger Cal Sherratt
Information: 01260 297237
(Children must be accompanied by an adult / Places limited - please book in advance / Please wear suitable boots and clothing / Wildlife Walk - Event / Moderate walking grade)

The third in a series of annual Balsam bashing events. Help us to manage the threat of this invasive plant in the Bollin valley and get the ‘bashing bug’! This one is in the Bowdon area with help from Friends of Bowdon Bollin.

Please bring thick gardening gloves along and we recommend you wearing long sleeves and trousers.

Time: 10.30 am to 12.30 pm
Meeting point: Ashley Mill Bridge, Ashley, Altrincham (SJ767857). Parking available at Ashley Mill Lane WA14 3PY (SJ769854)
Leaders: Bollin Valley Partnership Ranger Emma Houghton and Friends of Bowdon Bollin
Information: 01625 374790
(Strenuous walking grade / Ideal for families and accompanied children / Children must be accompanied by an adult / Suitable for anyone over the age of 8 / Please leave your dog at home / Partnership event / Please wear suitable boots and clothing / Wildlife Walk – Event)

The fourth in a series of annual Balsam bashing events. Help us to manage the threat of this invasive plant in the Bollin valley and get the ‘bashing bug’! This one is in the Wilmslow area with help from the Friends of the Carrs.

Please bring thick gardening gloves along and we recommend you wearing long sleeves and trousers.

Time: 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Meeting point: Parish Hall Car Park, The Carrs Park, Cliff Road, Wilmslow, SK9 4AA (SJ847816)
Leaders: Bollin Valley Partnership Ranger Emma Houghton and Friends of the Carrs
Information: 01625 374790
(Strenuous walking grade / Ideal for families and accompanied children / Children must be accompanied by an adult / Suitable for anyone over the age of 8 / Please leave your dog at home / Partnership event / Please wear suitable boots and clothing / Wildlife Walk – Event)

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)

The fifth in a series of annual Balsam bashing events. Help us to manage the threat of this invasive plant in the Bollin valley and get the ‘bashing bug’! This one is in the Bowdon area with help from Friends of Bowdon Bollin and BEACON.

Please bring thick gardening gloves along and we recommend you wearing long sleeves and trousers.

Time: 9.30am to 12.00pm
Meeting point: Pool Bank Farm, Bow Lane, Bowdon WA14 3BY
Leader: Bollin Valley Partnership Ranger Emma Houghton, Friends of Bowdon Bollin and BEACON
Information: 01625 374790
(Strenuous walking grade / Ideal for families and accompanied children / Children must be accompanied by an adult / Suitable for anyone over the age of 8 / Please leave your dog at home / Partnership event / Please wear suitable boots and clothing / Wildlife Walk – Event)

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)

Alongside our regular balsam bashing events we are trialling a partnership with Forager Jim, from Forage Box, who will be running a foraging section of the event for a heavily discounted price. All we ask in return is that you help out by pulling up a little balsam.

This workshop is designed to get you as involved as possible - this includes identifying, picking and tasting a range of wild plants that will be found on the day, along with as much Himalayan Balsam removal as you like!

Booking and payment in advance is essential. Adults £10, children 18 or under go free. Suitable for anyone over the age of 6.

Time: 9.00am to 1.00pm
Meeting point: Mottram Hall Hotel car park, Wilmslow Road, Mottram, SK10 4QT (SJ885795)
Leaders: Bollin Valley Partnership Ranger Emma Houghton and Forage Box
Information: 01625 374790
(Ideal for families and accompanied children / Children must be accompanied by an adult / Places limited - please book in advance / Please wear suitable boots and clothing / Suitable for anyone over the age of 6 / There is a charge for this event)

Help keep your local park looking great and learn some new skills by joining the Bollin Valley Rangers and Mersey Rivers Trust on some conservation tasks. This will include tree pruning, footpath work and balsam bashing.

Booking in advance is essential by 11th July. Please bring gardening gloves and a packed lunch.

Time: 9.30am to 3.00pm
Meeting point: Rossmill, Hale Barns, Altrincham, WA15 0EJ (SJ789853)
Leader: Bollin Valley Partnership Ranger Roger Brereton
Information: 01625 374790
(Children must be accompanied by an adult / Please leave your dog at home / Partnership event / Please wear suitable boots and clothing / Suitable for anyone over the age of 10 / Partial accessibility - level or ramped access / Bring a packed lunch / Strenuous walking grade)

A leisurely morning walk enjoying the wildflowers and butterflies of the reserve. The wildflower meadows look superb at this time of year and include several different species of orchid. A slow-paced walk of around 1.6km (1 mile).

Booking and payment in advance essential by 11th July. Adults £5, children 16 or under go free.

Time: 10.00am to 12.00pm
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)

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 7 of a series of 11 walks exploring sections of the Gritstone Trail. A circular walk of 8.4km (5.25 mile) from Rushton Spencer.

Booking and payment in advance is essential by 8th July. Cost £5.

Time: 2.00pm to 5.00pm
Meeting point: Rushton Spencer Old Station Car Park near the Knott Inn (not the pub car park), Rushton Spencer, SK11 0QU (SJ936624)
Leader: Julie Molyneux from Cheshire East Council Countryside Ranger Service
Information: 01270 686071
(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 / Healthy Walk – Event / Wildlife Walk – Event / Suitable for anyone over the age of 12)

Another 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)

Family wildlife walk around the top of Tegg's Nose Country Park to look for and learn more about some of the park's resident butterfly species and, if we are lucky, seeing the scarce local speciality, namely, the Wall butterfly.

Booking and payment in advance essential. Adults £5, children 16 or under go free.

Time: 11.00am to 1.00pm
Meeting point: Tegg’s Nose Country Park Visitor Centre, Buxton Old Road, Macclesfield, SK11 0AP (SJ950733)
Leaders: Tim Ward from Butterfly Conservation and Cheshire East Council Countryside Ranger Martin James
Information: 01625 374833
(Ideal for families and accompanied children / Easy walking grade / Please wear suitable boots and clothing / Places limited - please book in advance / Car parking charge / Bring binoculars if you have them / Healthy & Wildlife Walk – Event / Refreshment stop, opportunity for refreshments / There is a charge, payable in advance, for attending this event)

Bats are one of the UK's most misunderstood animals. Come and dispel a few myths and find out more about these fascinating creatures as we take a short stroll in Teggsnose Wood and alongside Teggsnose Reservoir.

Bring a torch. Booking and payment in advance essential. Adults £5, children 16 or under go free.

Time: 9.00pm to 10.00pm
Meeting point: Teggsnose Reservoir car park, Holehouse Lane, Langley, SK11 0NB (SJ945718)
Leader: Cheshire East Council Countryside Ranger Martin James
Information: 01625 374833
(Ideal for families and accompanied children / Places limited - please book in advance / Please wear suitable boots and clothing / Please leave your dog at home / Wildlife Walk – Event / There is a charge, payable in advance, for attending this event)

Join Geologist Kate Riddington and Tegg’s Nose Country Park Ranger Martin James to explore the geological history of the park and wider Cheshire Plain.

We will walk the ‘Tegg’s Nose Rocks!’ trail and help you to spot evidence of recent Ice Ages or ripples from a river flowing some 325 million years ago! It's easy walking, with lots of interesting geology to explore.

Suitable for accompanied children over the age of 7. Booking and payment in advance is essential. Adults £5, children 16 or under go free.

Time: 10.00am to 12.30pm
Meeting point: Tegg’s Nose Country Park Visitor Centre, Buxton Old Road, Macclesfield, SK11 0AP (SJ950733)
Leaders: Geologist Kate Riddington and Cheshire East Council Countryside Ranger Martin James
Information: 01625 374833
(Easy walking grade / Ideal for families and accompanied children / Please wear suitable boots and clothing / Please leave your dog at home / Suitable for anyone over the age of 7 / Places limited - please book in advance / Car parking charge / Refreshment stop, opportunity for refreshments)

Healthy, organic, tasty and free. Bilberry, blueberry, blaeberry, whin; whatever you want to call them they grow wild all over Tegg’s Nose Country Park and all you have to do is bring a container and get picking.

Totally Wild UK, will be on hand to explain the best places to look and will provide more information about where to source great local food. They’ll also be showing you how to make your own bilberry jam!

There is no charge to join us to pick bilberries during the event but if you would like to participate in the jam making, please book a place for the event so we can ensure we have enough jam pans, jars and sugar.

Cost for jam making £1.00 per person.

Time: 1.00pm to 4.00pm
Meeting point: Tegg’s Nose Country Park Visitor Centre, Buxton Old Road, Macclesfield, SK11 0AP (SJ950733)
Leaders: Cheshire East Council Countryside Ranger Martin James and Totally Wild UK
Information: 01625 374833
(Please wear suitable boots and clothing / Please leave your dog at home / Suitable for anyone over the age of 5 / Ideal for families and accompanied children / Children must be accompanied by an adult / Easy to Moderate walking grade / Bring a packed lunch / Healthy Walk – Event / Partnership event / Car parking charge / Refreshment stop, opportunity for refreshments)

A great way to experience some varied exciting activities in the countryside with local experts Moorland Adventure! Each day focuses on different activities and 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 25th July – Archery, Orienteering and Problem Solving
Day 2 – Tuesday 26th July – Canoeing, Kayaking & Paddleboarding at Rudyard Lake
Day 3 – Wednesday 27th July – Climbing and Scrambling at The Roaches
Day 4 – Thursday 28th July – Canoeing, Kayaking & Paddleboarding at Rudyard Lake
Day 5 – Friday 29th July - 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 days 1 and 5. Breakfast and afternoon snacks are also available to purchase from the Tea Room before and after the activity club sessions on days 1 and 5.

Time: 8.30am to 5.00pm on 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)