Nature & Environment

Cheshire East Ranger Service have organised a host of events for July.

Wednesday, 25 June – 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 £20.

Time: 7pm to 9pm
Meeting point: Windgather Rocks, Side End Lane, Kettleshulme, SK23 7RF (SJ995777)
Leaders: Moorland Adventure
Information: 01625 573615
(Healthy walk – Event / Partnership event / Places limited – please book in advance / Please wear suitable boots and clothing / There is a charge for this event)

Thursday, 26 June – Evening Meditation and Deep Rest in Nature at Tegg’s Nose – June

Join Amanda, from Lets Step In, for a soothing evening in nature with beautiful views at Tegg’s Nose Country Park for meditation and deep rest.

Unwind as the day slows and nature prepares for night. Surrounded by the stunning countryside you’ll be guided through a series of nature-based meditation practices ending with deep rest. Awaken your senses, come into the present and connect with nature to soothe your nervous system, support your mind and nourish your whole self. Setting you up for a restful night’s sleep.

Suitable for beginners and beyond.

We’ll gather in the car park and walk together to where we’ll spend the session. I’ll be sprinkling in learnings about meditation between the practices and helping you with your practice throughout. Bring a cup to enjoy tea and conversation at the end or continue to sit in silence and take in the views. This is space for you to use as you need.

Booking and payment in advance is essential. Cost £12.

Time: 6.45pm to 8.15pm
Meeting point: Tegg’s Nose Country Park Visitor Centre, Buxton Old Road, Macclesfield, SK11 0AP (SJ950733)
Leader: Amanda from Let Step In
Information: Email Amanda from Let Step In
(Car parking charge / Easy walking grade / Healthy walk – Event / Partial accessibility – level or ramped access / Partnership event / Places limited – please book in advance / Please leave your dog at home / Please wear suitable boots and clothing / There is a charge for this event)

Tuesday, 1 July – Outdoor Fitness Class at Astbury Mere Country Park

Are looking for a fitness class during the week that’s outside and you can bring your child?

Open to everyone even if you are wanting to add extra training to your week or wanting to get fit after having a child in a very relaxed and friendly atmosphere. No matter what fitness level you are the class can be tailored to suit all abilities.

The sessions vary each week depending on numbers and the weather. They can include full body toning, cardio sessions, core work and flexibility.

Suitable for anyone over the age of 18. No booking necessary, just turn up and pay as you go £6 per person.

This event repeats every first Tuesday morning of the month.

Time: 10:00am to 11:00am
Meeting point: Astbury Mere Country Park, Sandy Lane, Congleton, CW12 4FR (SJ846627)
Leaders: Personal Trainer Kelly Morley
Information: 07803 245590 or email Kelly Morley
(Car parking charge / Children must be accompanied by an adult / Healthy walk – Event / Partnership event / Please leave your dog at home / Please wear suitable boots and clothing / Refreshment stop, opportunity for refreshments / There is a charge for this event)

Tuesday, 1 July – Green Helpers Macclesfield – 1 July

The Bollin Valley Partnership Rangers have teamed up with the Green Spaces for Wellbeing initiative for a new series of sessions in Macclesfield!

Join us to help make Macclesfield Riverside Park an even more wonderful place for people and wildlife. We have lots of hands-on activities planned across the park to enhance its natural feel and boost biodiversity. Think meadow creation, planting trees and hedges, litter picking, bulb planting and much more.

This is an ongoing programme throughout the year, so you can sign up at any time. The programme is fully funded which means there is no cost for you. For adults 18+. Sign up for 6 sessions with the option to extend to 12 sessions later.

Due to the nature of these activities, these sessions are suitable for people with moderate/good physical fitness and mobility. Unfortunately, they are not wheelchair accessible.

BOOKING ESSENTIAL.

THIS EVENT REPEATS EVERY TUESDAY IN JULY.

Meeting point: Macclesfield Riverside Park Visitor Centre, Beechwood Mews, off Manchester Road, Tytherington, Macclesfield, SK10 2SL
Time: 1pm to 3pm
Leaders: Green Spaces for Wellbeing and the Bollin Valley Partnership
Information: Email the Everybody Healthy Team or ring 01270 685589
(Healthy walk – Event / Moderate walking grade / Partnership event / Places limited – please book in advance / Please leave your dog at home / Please wear suitable boots and clothing)

Wednesday, 2 July – Balsam Bash Three

The third in a series of annual Himalayan 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 Trafford Wildlife Trust.

Please bring thick gardening gloves along and we recommend you wearing long sleeves and trousers. Suitable for anyone over the age of 8.Time: 10am to 1pm
Meeting point: Bow Green Farm, Bow Lane, Bowdon, WA14 3BY
Leaders: Bollin Valley Partnership Ranger Emma Houghton and Friends of Bowdon Bollin
Information: 01625 374790
(Children must be accompanied by an adult / Ideal for families and accompanied children / Partnership event / Please leave your dog at home / Please wear suitable boots and clothing / Strenuous walking grade / Wildlife walk – Event)

Wednesday, 2 July – Fancy a Paddle – Three

A chance to learn a little bit about canoeing, kayaking 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 £20 per person. Minimum of 4 attendees required for this event to take place.Time: 7pm to 9pm
Meeting point: Rudyard Lake, Rudyard, ST13 8RN (SJ950580)
Leaders: Moorland Adventure
Information: 01625 573615
(Car parking charge / Partnership event / Places limited – please book in advance / Please leave your dog at home / Please wear suitable boots and clothing / There is a charge for this event)

Tuesday, 8 July – Introduction to Climbing at The Roaches

Another 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 £20.

Meeting point: The Roaches, Roach Road, Nr Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8UB (SK00416212)
Time: 7pm to 9pm
Leaders: Moorland Adventure
Information: 01625 573615
(Children must be accompanied by an adult / Healthy walk – Event / Partnership event / Places limited – please book in advance / Please leave your dog at home / Please wear suitable boots and clothing / There is a charge for this event)

Wednesday, 9 July – Wildflowers and butterflies of Jacksons’ Brickworks Local Nature Reserve

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. Adults £7.50, children 16 or under go free.

Time: 10am to 12pm
Meeting point: Jacksons’ Brickworks Car Park, Pool House Road, Higher Poynton, SK12 1TY (SJ945844)
Leaders: Cheshire East Council Countryside Ranger Pete Dowse
Information: 01625 383700
(Bring binoculars if you have them / Children must be accompanied by an adult / Easy walking grade / Healthy walk / Event / Ideal for families and accompanied children/ Partial accessibility – level or ramped access / Places limited – please book in advance / Please leave your dog at home / Please wear suitable boots and clothing / There is a charge for this event / Wildlife walk – Event)

Thursday, 10 July – Flowers in the Grass

Come along for a morning stroll around the wildflower pastures and meadows of Dane-in-Shaw Pasture Site of Special Scientific Interest and also through the woodlands of the Biddulph Valley Way, enjoying the summer wildflowers and chatting about some of their uses and folklore.

Booking and payment in advance essential. Adults £7.50, children 16 or under go free.

Time: 10am to 1pm
Meeting point: Henshall Hall Drive (park on road just before canal), Congleton, CW12 3TA (SJ876622)
Leader: Cheshire East Council Countryside Ranger Carolyn Sherratt
Information: 01477 534115
(Children must be accompanied by an adult / Moderate walking grade / Places limited – please book in advance / Please wear suitable boots and clothing / There is a charge for this event / Wildlife walk – Event)

Wednesday, 16 July – Fancy a Paddle – Four

Booking and payment in advance is essential. All participants must be older than 8 years old and be “water confident”.

Cost £20 per person. Minimum of 4 attendees required for this event to take place.

Time: 7pm to 9pm
Meeting point: Rudyard Lake, Rudyard, ST13 8RN (SJ950580)
Leaders: Moorland Adventure
Information: 01625 573615
(Car parking charge / Partnership event / Places limited – please book in advance / Please leave your dog at home / Please wear suitable boots and clothing / There is a charge for this event)

Thursday, 17 July – Macclesfield Bioblitz 2025

This is the annual ‘Bioblitz’ at Riverside Park. In partnership with the Mersey Rivers Trust, join experts discovering the birds, wildflowers, minibeasts and water life that can be found within the park.

Drop-in activities throughout the day include butterfly walks, pond and river dipping, environmental art and wildlife stands in partnership with Mersey Rivers Trust.

Suitable for anyone over the age of 5.

Time: 10am to 2pm
Meeting point: Riverside Park Ranger Centre, Beechwood Mews, Beech Lane, Macclesfield, SK10 2SL (SJ914745)
Leaders: Bollin Valley Partnership Ranger Emma Houghton and the Mersey Rivers Trust
Information: 01625 374790
(Bring a packed lunch / Bring binoculars if you have them / Children must be accompanied by an adult / Easy walking grade / Ideal for families and accompanied children / Partial accessibility – level or ramped access / Partnership event / Please wear suitable boots and clothing / Refreshment stop, opportunity for refreshments / Wildlife walk – Event)

Thursday, 17 July – Evening Meditation and Deep Rest in Nature at Tegg’s Nose

Join Amanda, from Lets Step In, for a soothing evening in nature with beautiful views at Tegg’s Nose Country Park for meditation and deep rest.

Unwind as the day slows and nature prepares for night. Surrounded by the stunning countryside you’ll be guided through a series of nature-based meditation practices ending with deep rest. Awaken your senses, come into the present and connect with nature to soothe your nervous system, support your mind and nourish your whole self. Setting you up for a restful night’s sleep.

Suitable for beginners and beyond.

We’ll gather in the car park and walk together to where we’ll spend the session. I’ll be sprinkling in learnings about meditation between the practices and helping you with your practice throughout. Bring a cup to enjoy tea and conversation at the end or continue to sit in silence and take in the views. This is space for you to use as you need.

Booking and payment in advance is essential. Cost £12.

Time: 6.45pm to 8.15pm
Meeting point: Tegg’s Nose Country Park Visitor Centre, Buxton Old Road, Macclesfield, SK11 0AP (SJ950733)
Leader: Amanda from Let Step In
Information: Email Amanda from Let Step In
(Car parking charge / Easy walking grade / Healthy walk – Event / Partial accessibility – level or ramped access / Partnership event / Places limited – please book in advance / Please leave your dog at home / Please wear suitable boots and clothing / There is a charge for this event)

Saturday, 19 July – Tegg’s Nose Butterfly Walk

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 £7.50, children 16 or under go free.

Time: 11am to 1pm
Meeting point: Tegg’s Nose Country Park Visitor Centre, Buxton Old Road, Macclesfield, SK11 0AP (SJ950733)
Leaders: Tim Ward and Julia Harding from Butterfly Conservation and Cheshire East Council Countryside Ranger Martin James
Information: 01625 374833
(Bring binoculars if you have them / Car parking charge / Easy walking grade / Healthy walk – Event / Ideal for families and accompanied children / Places limited – please book in advance / Please leave your dog at home / Please wear suitable boots and clothing / Refreshment stop, opportunity for refreshments / There is a charge for this event / Wildlife walk – Event)

Saturday, 19 July – Bats at Tegg’s Nose

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 £7.50, children 16 or under go free.

Time: 9pm to 10.30pm
Meeting point: Tegg’s Nose Country Park, Buxton Old Road, Macclesfield, SK11 0AP
Leaders: Cheshire East Council Countryside Ranger Martin James
Information: 01625 374833
(Children must be accompanied by an adult / Easy walking grade / Ideal for families and accompanied children / Places limited – please book in advance / Please leave your dog at home / Please wear suitable boots and clothing / There is a charge for this event / Wildlife walk – Event)

Sunday, 20 July – Tegg’s Nose Bilberry Pick

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 and sugar.

Please bring your own 200ml jar as we will not be providing these!

Cost for jam making £1.00 per person. Suitable for anyone over the age of 5.

Time: 1pm to 4pm
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
(Car parking charge / Children must be accompanied by an adult / Ideal for families and accompanied children / Moderate walking grade / Partnership event / Places limited – please book in advance / Please leave your dog at home / Please wear suitable boots and clothing / Refreshment stop, opportunity for refreshments / There is a charge for this event)

Wednesday, 23 July 2025 to Friday, 25 July 2025 – Moorland Adventure Summer Kids Activity Club – Week One

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 participants must be “Water confident”.

Day 1 – Wednesday 23rd July – Climb and Abseil at Tegg’s Nose
Day 2 – Thursday 24th July – Canoeing, Kayaking and Paddleboarding at Rudyard Lake
Day 3 – Friday 25th July – Bushcraft and Tree Climbing at Tegg’s Nose

Cost £38.50 per day.

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.

Book your places before the 9th of July for a 15% discount – use coupon code summer15-2025-1 when booking your tickets.

Please bring a packed lunch and drinks with you each day.

Days 1 and 3 Meeting point: Tegg’s Nose Country Park Visitor Centre, Buxton Old Road, Macclesfield, SK11 0AP (SJ950733)
Day 2 Meeting point: Rudyard Lake, Rudyard, ST13 8RN (SJ950580)

Time: 8.30am to 5pm
Leader: Moorland Adventure
Information: 01625 573615
(Bring a packed lunch / Car parking charge / Partnership event / Places limited – please book in advance / Please wear suitable boots and clothing / There is a charge for this event)

Monday, 28 July 2025 to Friday, 1 August 2025 – Moorland Adventure Summer Kids Activity Club – Week Two

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 28th July – Archery and Orienteering at Tegg’s Nose
Day 2 – Tuesday 29th July – Canoeing, Kayaking and Paddleboarding at Rudyard Lake
Day 3 – Wednesday 30th July – Climb and Abseil at Tegg’s Nose
Day 4 – Thursday 31st July – Canoeing, Kayaking and Paddleboarding at Rudyard Lake
Day 5 – Friday 1st August – Bushcraft and Tree Climbing at Tegg’s Nose

Cost £38.50 per day.

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.

Book your places before the 14th of July for a 15% discount – use coupon code summer15-2025-2 when booking your tickets.

Please bring a packed lunch and drinks with you each day.

Days 1, 3 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)

Time: 8.30am to 5pm
Leader: Moorland Adventure
Information: 01625 573615
(Bring a packed lunch / Car parking charge / Partnership event / Places limited – please book in advance / Please wear suitable boots and clothing / There is a charge for this event)

Full details of the Cheshire East Ranger website HERE