Parks · North West England
Astbury Mere
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Astbury Mere is a lake and open area in West Heath, a suburb of Congleton, Cheshire, England, in an area formerly quarried for silica sand. Part of the area is accredited by Natural England as a count
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Congleton · 2.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Astbury Mere is located in Cheshire East, with the postcode CW12 4XW. The nearest railway station is Congleton, which is 2.5 km away. Entry to the park is free.
About
Astbury Mere is a lake and open area in West Heath, a suburb of Congleton, Cheshire, England, in an area formerly quarried for silica sand. Part of the area is accredited by Natural England as a country park, Astbury Mere Country Park. The country park has an area of 14 hectares (35 acres) and the lake covers 43 acres (17 ha). The park is owned by Astbury Mere Trust, and the lake and its banks by Stoke-on-Trent Angling Society.
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From the Wikipedia article
Astbury Mere is a lake and open area in West Heath, a suburb of Congleton, Cheshire, England, in an area formerly quarried for silica sand. Part of the area is accredited by Natural England as a country park, Astbury Mere Country Park. The country park has an area of 14 hectares (35 acres) and the lake covers 43 acres (17 ha). The park is owned by Astbury Mere Trust, and the lake and its banks by Stoke-on-Trent Angling Society.
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Background
History
Extraction of silica sand occurred at the Congleton West Heath quarry from around the 1930s until 1984. In September 1967, the Congleton Chronicle reported local opposition to further sand quarrying around Astbury, including complaints from residents about dust and arguments from footpath campaigners that diverted footpaths should be restored once quarrying ceased. After the closure of the quarry, the site was divided into housing (Ennerdale Drive estate) and open space. A trust was established in 1989 to manage the open land. In 2002, the Stoke-on-Trent Angling Society acquired the lake. By 2008 the Astbury Mere Trust had acquired the majority of the land. In reaching its decision, the…
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- Coordinates
- 53.1589, -2.2294
- District
- Cheshire East
- Parish
- Congleton
- Postcode
- CW12 4XW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Congleton
- Nearest railway station
- Congleton — 2.5 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Astbury Mere (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Astbury Mere?
- Astbury Mere is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CW12 4XW), in the parish of Congleton.
- What is Astbury Mere?
- Astbury Mere is a lake and open area in West Heath, a suburb of Congleton, Cheshire, England, in an area formerly quarried for silica sand. Part of the area is accredited by Natural England as a count
- How do I get to Astbury Mere?
- The nearest railway station is Congleton, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CW12 4XW.
- Is Astbury Mere free to visit?
- Yes, Astbury Mere is free to enter.
- How do I get to Astbury Mere?
- The nearest railway station is Congleton, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CW12 4XW.