National parks · North West England
Macclesfield Forest
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Macclesfield Forest is an area of woodland, predominantly conifer plantation, around 3 miles (5 km) south east of Macclesfield in the civil parish of Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough, in Cheshir
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Spring – autumn (Apr–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Macclesfield · 5.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Macclesfield Forest, the nearest railway station is Macclesfield, located 5.1 km away. The postcode for navigation is SK11 0NS, and entry to the forest is free.
About
Macclesfield Forest is an area of woodland, predominantly conifer plantation, around 3 miles (5 km) south east of Macclesfield in the civil parish of Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough, in Cheshire, England. The existing woodland is the last substantial remnant of the Royal Forest of Macclesfield, a once-extensive ancient hunting reserve. The area also includes two reservoirs, Trentabank and Ridgegate. Macclesfield Forest lies on the western edge of the Peak District, within the South West Peak, and is partly inside the boundary of the National Park. The hills of Tegg's Nose and Shutlingsloe stand to the north west and south east, respectively; the moorland of High Moor lies to the south and the Goyt Valley lies to the west. Nearby villages include Langley and Wildboarclough. Macclesfield Forest is owned by United Utilities. Most of the woodland is designated a Site of Biological Importance, while part of the area including Trentabank Reservoir is a nature reserve managed by the Cheshire Wildlife Trust; the reserve contains a large heronry. Other wildlife includes a small herd of red deer. Recreational uses of the area include walking, orienteering, horse riding, cycling, mountain biking, fishing and birdwatching.
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From the Wikipedia article
Macclesfield Forest is an area of woodland, predominantly conifer plantation, around 3 miles (5 km) south east of Macclesfield in the civil parish of Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough, in Cheshire, England. The existing woodland is the last substantial remnant of the Royal Forest of Macclesfield, a once-extensive ancient hunting reserve. The area also includes two reservoirs, Trentabank and Ridgegate. Macclesfield Forest lies on the western edge of the Peak District, within the South West Peak, and is partly inside the boundary of the National Park. The hills of Tegg's Nose and Shutlingsloe stand to the north west and south east, respectively; the moorland of High Moor lies to the south and the Goyt Valley lies to the west. Nearby villages include Langley and Wildboarclough. Macclesfield Forest is owned by United Utilities. Most of the woodland is designated a Site of Biological Importance, while part of the area including Trentabank Reservoir is a nature reserve managed by the Cheshire Wildlife Trust; the reserve contains a large heronry. Other wildlife includes a small herd of red deer. Recreational uses of the area include walking, orienteering, horse riding, cycling, mountain biking, fishing and birdwatching.
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Background
History
The area is believed to have been occupied during the Bronze Age; there is a Bronze Age barrow near High Low Farm west of Macclesfield Forest and another (a scheduled monument) east of the forest near Toot Hill. After the Norman Conquest, the modern area known as Macclesfield Forest formed part of the much larger region of the Royal forest of Macclesfield, a hunting reserve owned by the Earls of Chester, which formerly stretched from the foothills of the Pennines east into the High Peak near Whaley Bridge and south to Staffordshire Moorlands. Remains of a medieval deerpound survive on Toot Hill. South of the forest stands the Greenway Cross (), a standing stone carved on each side with a…
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- Coordinates
- 53.2380, -2.0540
- District
- Cheshire East
- Parish
- Sutton
- Postcode
- SK11 0NS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Macclesfield
- Nearest railway station
- Macclesfield — 5.1 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Macclesfield Forest (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Trentabank Reservoir Nature Reserve
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Trentabank Reservoir
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Forest Bridleway
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Forest Distillery
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Shutlingsloe
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Shutlingsloe
Natural landmarks · 2.0 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Macclesfield Forest?
- Macclesfield Forest is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode SK11 0NS), in the parish of Sutton.
- What is Macclesfield Forest?
- Macclesfield Forest is an area of woodland, predominantly conifer plantation, around 3 miles (5 km) south east of Macclesfield in the civil parish of Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough, in Cheshir
- How do I get to Macclesfield Forest?
- The nearest railway station is Macclesfield, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SK11 0NS.
- Who owns Macclesfield Forest?
- Macclesfield Forest is owned by | website =.
- Is Macclesfield Forest free to visit?
- Yes, Macclesfield Forest is free to enter.
- How do I get to Macclesfield Forest?
- The nearest railway station is Macclesfield, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SK11 0NS.