Countryside Ranger Events for October

Saturday, 1st October

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 class is not for the faint-hearted!

Book tickets for Extreme Outdoor Fitness

Sunday, 9th October

Bodge it at Trentabank

12.00pm to 3.00pm

Drop in at any point during the afternoon to learn about the traditional skill of using a pole lathe. Watch as logs are turned into chair legs by Ranger Ed and learn more about ‘bodging’.

Trentabank Ranger Centre, Macclesfield Forest

Tuesday, 25th October

Tales of Terror at Tegg’s Nose – The Haunting!

Join us for a night of Family Fun featuring Ghoulish Giggles, Spooky Sweet Treats and Zany Zombies during a tour of the quarries of Tegg’s Nose Country Park.

Book tickets now for Tales of Terror – The Haunting at Tegg’s Nose

Sunday, 2nd October

Mindfulness Walk with Pamela Carr

If you enjoy walking, love nature and want to explore Mindfulness – join Pamela Carr on this leisurely morning walk, which includes pauses and simple mindfulness exercises.

Book tickets for Midfulness Walk with Pamela Carr

Saturday, 15th October

Fungus Foray

A chance to pick the brains of some local fungus experts, from the North West Fungus Group, on a meander around the Styal estates Northern Woods. We will be looking for treasures large and small, often overlooked whilst on a walk.

Book tickets for Fungus Foray 

Wednesday, 26th October

Autumn colours photography walk on Bickerton Hill

A circular walk to some iconic viewpoints with your camera. Pick up some hints and tips from keen photographer’s in the Ranger Service. Suitable for ages 8 and above.

Book tickets now for Autumn colours photography walk

Monday 3rd October to Friday 7th October

Bollin Valley Partnership Sustainability Week

Varied half day school based workshops on the broad subject of sustainability, using the skills and talents of local educators and both Cheshire East and Bollin Valley Rangers.

For information & booking ring 01625 374790

Saturday, 22nd October

Fungal Foray at Tegg’s Nose Country Park

A short 2 mile stroll around the park to discover the fascinating species of fungi that grow in the park with local experts from the North West Fungus Group. Please note that this walk is not intended to be a fungal forage.

Book tickets for Fungal Foray at Tegg’s Nose

Wednesday, 26th October

Woodland Wizards Again at Tegg’s Nose Country Park

Another chance to join a woodland quest with Nature Stuff. Look for Dragon footprints & Dragon eggs & help make magic potions and a giant fire breathing dragon!

Book tickets for Woodland Wizards Again at Tegg’s Nose Country Park

Tuesday, 4th October

Down the Mines!

Advanced Expedition

SOLD OUT

Join Derbyshire Caving Club for an extended trip down the old copper mines of Alderley Edge. Helmets with lamps provided, but please wear old clothes. Significant ladder climbing & a more strenuous event than our regular expedition.

SOLD OUT

Saturday 22nd October to Monday 31st October

Tegg’s Nose Country Park Halloween Trail

Some spooky visitors are visiting the park this half-term! Can you explore the park and find them all? Maps 50p from Tegg’s Nose Tea Room, each map purchase includes 50p discount off a hot drink.

Tegg’s Nose Country Park, Buxton Old Road, Macclesfield, SK11 0AP

Wednesday, 26th October

Tales of Terror at Tegg’s Nose Country Park

 The Haunting Again!

Another chance to join us for a night of Family Fun featuring Ghoulish Giggles, Spooky Sweet Treats and Zany Zombies during a tour of the quarries of Tegg’s Nose Country Park.

Book tickets now for Tales of Terror – The Haunting Again!

Saturday, 8th October

Meres, Canals, Ways and Edges

A 10 mile circular walk, starting from Astbury Mere Country Park, along the Macclesfield Canal to the Biddulph Valley Way and back on Congleton Edge and local Public Rights of Way.

Book tickets for Meres, Canal, Ways & Edges

Saturday 22nd October to Sunday 30th October

Brereton Heath LNR Halloween Trail

Some spooky visitors are visiting the park this half-term! Can you explore the park and find them all? Collect your map from the visitor centre.

Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve Visitor Centre, Davenport Lane, Brereton, Congleton, CW12 4SU

Thursday, 27th October

Autumn Crafts

A hands-on workshop with the Bollin Valley Partnership, at Macclesfield Riverside Park, to make Autumn and Halloween themed crafts with natural materials. Particularly suited to younger children (aged 5 to 10 years old).

Book tickets for Autumn Crafts

Saturday, 8th October

Nature Needs You – Hands on wildlife activities for families

Join Macclesfield RSPB Wildlife Explorers ‘Giving Nature a Home’ at Tegg’s Nose Country Park. Find out how you can help the wild birds, mammals and invertebrates that visit your garden.

11.00am to 2.00pm

Tegg’s Nose Country Park, Buxton Old Road, Macclesfield, SK11 0AP

Monday, 24th October

Woodland Wizards at Brereton Heath LNR

Set out on a woodland quest with Nature Stuff at Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve. Look for Dragon footprints and Dragon eggs and help make magic potions and a giant fire breathing dragon! Booking and payment in advance is essential.

Book tickets for Woodland Wizards at Brereton Heath LNR

Saturday, 29th October

Tegg’s Nose Star Party

If you’ve ever looked up at the starry night sky and been enthralled by what you’ve seen, join Macclesfield Astronomical Society for an evening of astronomy. Observing highlights – Milky Way & Mars very low but maybe visible, Andromeda Galaxy, Perseus Double Cluster also visible.

Book tickets for Tegg’s Nose Star Party

Saturday, 8th October

Our Changing Countryside – Ramble Three

An exploratory ramble looking at the evolution of the Cheshire landscape – Leisure, wildlife and transport. Suitable for adults and accompanied children over 8.

Book tickets for Our Changing Countryside Ramble Three

Tuesday, 25th October

Woodland Wizards at Tegg’s Nose Country Park

Set out on a woodland quest with Nature Stuff. Look for Dragon footprints and Dragon eggs and help make magic potions and a giant fire breathing dragon!

Book tickets now for Woodland Wizards at Tegg’s Nose Country Park

Sunday, 30th October

Halloween Happenings

Bring pumpkin, knife and nightlight to craft a lantern for a spooky walk down the Park. Seasonal crafts and activities with the Bollin Valley Rangers, at Macclesfield Riverside Park, spooky dress optional.

Book tickets now for Halloween Happenings