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We develop, enhance and protect the countryside and urban sites within Cheshire East, while promoting the use of the Council’s outdoor recreational facilities. Find out more cheshireeast.gov.uk/rangers
Stunning wildflower meadow with lots of in flower pignut plants in the foreground and a brick railway embankment in the foreground
Site highlight: Dane-In-Shaw Pasture SSSI. The pasture is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to it being a grassland of national importance. Walk through the Pasture in the Spring and Summer and it is easy to see why this site is so special - https://bit.ly/2p8Ckjo
Three individuals are working in a wetland area, clearing aquatic vegetation with rakes. They are dressed in waders and are surrounded by a natural landscape with a grass embankment, reeds, and cloudy skies above.
Bollin Valley Rangers Dan and Emma and a team of staff and volunteers from Mersey Rivers Trust undertook a pond maintenance day recently. They were clearing some invasive pondweed from the main pond on Bluebell Meadow at Macclesfield Riverside Park. Thanks to all for their help!
A gallery wall features framed artwork depicting various animals, including birds and mammals. The images are arranged in a cohesive display, showcasing a range of artistic styles and subjects.
A wall displaying five paintings with pastel-striped backgrounds. Each painting features an item of food: a croissant, an avocado, a stack of pancakes, and slices of dessert.
A display of framed animal artwork on a white wall, including images of a moth, peacock, rabbit, mushrooms, cow, pheasants, bird, and flowers. Some frames have brown or white borders, and they are arranged around a small black table.
The latest exhibition at Tegg’s Nose Gallery is now open! This month we have a joint exhibition from two of The Nose Coffee team. Sarah and Sofia's exhibition is open every day from 9am to 3pm until the 1st of April.
The Easter holidays are very early this year! Get your kids booked on to the RIPS CIC Easter Kids Activity Clubs based at Tegg's Nose Country Park. 2 weeks of activities include Abseiling / Climbing / Archery / Tree Climbing / Paddle Sports & more. Book your places ASAP! - https://bit.ly/4ait0xt
A sparrowhawk is perched on the branches of a leafless tree against a clear blue sky. The bird has brown feathers with some white markings, and its sharp gaze is directed forward. The bark of the tree is rough and textured.
Regular runner Ruth, and her dog Molly, enjoyed some excellent views of this Sparrowhawk last week on the Middlewood Way. Sparrowhawks are a small bird of prey that specialise in hunting other birds in confined spaces like dense woodlands. Find out more on the RSPB website - https://bit.ly/3StX2FW
Rolling wildflower meadows with black knapweed in flower in the foreground and trees in the background
Site highlight: Jacksons’ Brickworks in Higher Poynton is a special place, reclaimed by nature after its industrial interlude. It is now so valuable for wildlife that it has been designated a Local Nature Reserve (LNR) - https://bit.ly/4oGJ5lQ
Surfaced path with trees and grass verge on both sides and a Salt Line noticeboard in the foreground
Site highlight: The Salt Line, a well surfaced trail following the line of a disused railway cutting through farmland and woodland as it runs towards Alsager. The Borrow Pit Meadows, adjacent to the Salt Line, are a mosaic of rich habitats - https://bit.ly/2PWU2Uz
The Easter holidays are very early this year! Get your kids booked on to the RIPS CIC Easter Kids Activity Clubs based at Tegg's Nose Country Park. 2 weeks of activities include Abseiling / Climbing / Archery / Tree Climbing / Paddle Sports & more. Book your places ASAP! - https://bit.ly/4ait0xt
A gallery wall features framed artwork depicting various animals, including birds and mammals. The images are arranged in a cohesive display, showcasing a range of artistic styles and subjects.
A wall displaying five paintings with pastel-striped backgrounds. Each painting features an item of food: a croissant, an avocado, a stack of pancakes, and slices of dessert.
A display of framed animal artwork on a white wall, including images of a moth, peacock, rabbit, mushrooms, cow, pheasants, bird, and flowers. Some frames have brown or white borders, and they are arranged around a small black table.
The latest exhibition at Tegg’s Nose Gallery is now open! This month we have a joint exhibition from two of The Nose Coffee team. Sarah and Sofia's exhibition is open every day from 9am to 3pm until the 1st of April.
New volunteers are always welcome, though be warned, toads like wet weather!
Two toad patrol volunteers wearing high visibility jackets walking along a path at night using tortoise and carrying buckets
A toad on a tarmac about to be picked up by a hand wearing a blue glove
Timbersbrook toad patrol has had an early start with the mild February weather. Rangers & volunteers have been out searching the roads around the village after dusk for toads (& frogs & newts) to try and prevent them from being run over by cars on their way to their breeding pool
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We’d love to hear about your visits to our beautiful Cheshire East countryside sites! Share your thoughts and help us make your experience even better. 🌳✨ https://surveys.cheshireeast.gov.uk/s/CountryParkSatisfaction/
A group of people are working outside in a grassy area clearing brush and shrubs. The landscape features rolling hills and a distant lake under a cloudy sky.
A landscape showing a hillside with freshly cut tree stumps scattered across the ground. The background reveals a view of distant green fields, hills, and a cloudy sky. Sparse trees surround the area, and a blue object is partially visible among the vegetation.
A group of people is working on a hillside clearing vegetation. They are surrounded by a landscape of rolling hills and sparse trees under a cloudy sky.
A group of people standing on a grassy hillside with landscape views in the background. They are wearing outdoor clothing and holding gardening tools. A banner beside them reads "South Manchester Conservation Volunteers." Various equipment is scattered on the ground.
A big THANK YOU from Ranger Martin to the team from South Manchester Conservation Volunteers who joined him on the southern slopes of Tegg's Nose Country Park on Sunday, to help with our last heathland restoration work of the winter. Scrub is removed to encourage heather and bilberry to return.
family walking and running in an open field near woods, with their pet dog
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Cheshire East is asking for feedback on its draft Rights of Way Improvement Plan, shaping how we improve paths, bridleways and access routes across the borough.
👉 Have your say: cheshireeast.gov.uk/prow
⏰ Closes 24 May 2026🌳
This image is a promotional poster from Cheshire East Council. It features three circular photos: a person on a mobility scooter crossing a wooden bridge, two individuals cycling on a path surrounded by greenery, and two people on horseback on a trail. Text at the top asks about enjoying walking, wheeling, cycling, or horse riding. A QR code and URL are provided for more information on commenting about the Rights of Way Improvement Plan.
Cheshire East Draft Rights of Way Improvement Plan 2026-36 Consultation. Do you enjoy walking, wheeling, cycling or horse riding? Do you use, or want to use, footpaths, bridleways and byways? Do you manage land with Public Rights of Way? Then have your say - https://bit.ly/4b487Fj
The Easter holidays are very early this year! Get your kids booked on to the RIPS CIC Easter Kids Activity Clubs based at Tegg's Nose Country Park. 2 weeks of activities include Abseiling / Climbing / Archery / Tree Climbing / Paddle Sports & more. Book your places ASAP! - https://bit.ly/4ait0xt
2 cyclists cycling towards the camera that looks down at the twin tracks of the Middlewood Way
Site highlight: The Middlewood Way. A 10 mile (16km), traffic-free greenway from Macclesfield to Marple on the Peak Park fringe with car parking, toilets and information points, with fine views over the Cheshire Plain to the west - https://bit.ly/3xivd63
People in outdoor clothing are gathered together in a forest setting, intently observing something on the ground. The environment is wooded with logs and branches.
Upcoming event: Home Education Forest School Taster Session at Teggsnose Wood, Tuesday, 3rd March. Join Greenwood Growth for a taster of their Home Education for children aged 5 years and above, offering connection to self, others and the natural world. Booking essential - https://bit.ly/4tR5ak3
Expansive view from Tegg's Nose Country Park featuring rolling hills and lush greenery. Foreground showcases vibrant purple heather. A small village with reservoirs visible in the middle ground. The sky is clear with a few clouds.
Site highlight: Tegg's Nose Country Park. Experience wild hill country, marvel at the fantastic views, enjoy food and drink at The Nose Coffee, and walk further afield into the Peak District or Macclesfield Forest https://bit.ly/2OhWuSZ
The image is a poster for an art exhibition titled "The Cult of the Head and Other Tales." It features an artwork of a skull surrounded by pink and purple flowers on a dark background. The exhibition is by Jenny C. Black and is held at Tegg's Nose Country Park from 5th February to 4th March 2026.
Art gallery wall displaying four paintings. The leftmost features a figure with a moth and halo, labelled "The Greatness of These is Love." Next to it, a small painting of a humanoid figure. On the right, a painting of skulls with a snake. The smallest painting depicts a bird.
A gallery wall displaying various paintings, including a close-up of multiple faces on a blue background, a small green square piece, and a tall, colourful painting featuring figures and a bird. There is also a still life with a vase and flowers.
The latest exhibition at Tegg's Nose Gallery is now open. 'The Cult Of The Head And Other Tales' - paintings by artist Jenny C. Black is on show every day from 9am to 4pm until the 4th of March.
A goosander swimming in a body of water. The duck has a dark green head, a red bill, and a white and black body. The water appears gentle and slightly rippled.
A goosander with a spiky crest is swimming in the water. It has a reddish-brown head, a long red beak, and a greyish body. The water is calm with subtle ripples.
A frosty landscape with two goosander swimming in a small stream, surrounded by sparse vegetation. The ground and plants are covered with a layer of frost.
Rangers have been enjoying views of Goosander, at or near some of our countryside sites. Ranger Martin has seen them on the reservoirs below Tegg's Nose & Bollin Valley Ranger Umar has spotted them at Wilmslow Park. The males have a green head while females have a brown head.
A group of people standing outdoors in a wooded area, holding tools and branches, suggesting a community or conservation activity. They are dressed in casual clothing suitable for outdoor work. The background features trees and a clear sky.
The image shows a landscape with several freshly cut tree stumps scattered across a muddy and leaf-strewn ground. Bare trees and bushes line the area, and power lines are visible overhead against a cloudy sky.
A person wearing a gray hoodie and gloves is planting a young tree and securing it with a wooden stake in a grassy area.
A person is planting a young tree sapling in a grassy area surrounded by woods. The sapling is supported by wooden stakes and the ground is covered with mulch. A shovel lies nearby. The person is wearing a hood and gloves.
Volunteers from AstraZeneca have been helping Bollin Valley Partnership Ranger Dan to coppice Hazel at Macclesfield Riverside Park. Coppicing involves cutting trees at their base to create a 'stool' where many new shoots will grow. The group also planted some apple and plum fruit trees.
People in outdoor clothing are gathered together in a forest setting, intently observing something on the ground. The environment is wooded with logs and branches.
Upcoming event: Home Education Forest School Taster Session at Teggsnose Wood, Tuesday, 3rd March. Join Greenwood Growth for a taster of their Home Education for children aged 5 years and above, offering connection to self, others and the natural world. Booking essential - https://bit.ly/4tR5ak3
2 volunteers using brush cutters to cut Heather and bilberry on a grey day
2 volunteers cutting heather and bilberry with brushcutters
Rangers Martin and Roger plus volunteers Peter, Ian and Derek were completing this winters heathland management work at the top of Tegg’s Nose Country Park last week. Thanks as always to all our volunteers for their help 😊
Not signed up to the Ranger Service event email newsletter? Take a look at the March edition here including crafts, foraging, wreath making & kids art events and upcoming adventurous Easter kids activity clubs. Booking ASAP essential bit.ly/4s4L2JB
Site highlight: Timbersbrook Picnic Area - A peaceful spot where families can picnic on the edge of young woodland. Water from Timbers Brook was once used to power the silk mill and the old Mill Pool is now a locally important breeding pond for toads - https://bit.ly/3pV9QqB
10% off! Get your kids booked on to the RIPS CIC Easter Kids Activity Clubs based at Tegg's Nose Country Park. Activities include Abseiling / Climbing / Archery / Paddle Sports & more. Get 10% off, by booking your places this week (by end of 22nd Fe), using code EASTER10 - https://bit.ly/4ait0xt
The image is a poster for an art exhibition titled "The Cult of the Head and Other Tales." It features an artwork of a skull surrounded by pink and purple flowers on a dark background. The exhibition is by Jenny C. Black and is held at Tegg's Nose Country Park from 5th February to 4th March 2026.
Art gallery wall displaying four paintings. The leftmost features a figure with a moth and halo, labelled "The Greatness of These is Love." Next to it, a small painting of a humanoid figure. On the right, a painting of skulls with a snake. The smallest painting depicts a bird.
A gallery wall displaying various paintings, including a close-up of multiple faces on a blue background, a small green square piece, and a tall, colourful painting featuring figures and a bird. There is also a still life with a vase and flowers.
The latest exhibition at Tegg's Nose Gallery is now open. 'The Cult Of The Head And Other Tales' - paintings by artist Jenny C. Black is on show every day from 9am to 4pm until the 4th of March.
A small muddy pond is surrounded by bare trees and patches of grass under a clear blue sky. Some clothing or fabric items are on a nearby bench. The setting appears to be a quiet, rural area.
A person stands on muddy ground holding a spade, surrounded by leafless trees and dense shrubs on a clear day.
A person is standing on muddy ground in a wooded area, spreading seeds or feed from a bag. They are wearing a purple hat, dark clothing, and boots. A shovel and spade are stuck in the ground nearby.
Bollin Valley Partnership Rangers Umar, Emma & Nik along with Amara & Abi from Mersey Rivers Trust recently planted trees & sowed wildflower seeds around a new pond/scrape site at Rossmill in Trafford as a part of a project to create & improve wetland areas in the Bollin Valley catchment.
10% off! Get your kids booked on to the RIPS CIC Easter Kids Activity Clubs based at Tegg's Nose Country Park. Activities include Abseiling / Climbing / Archery / Paddle Sports & more. Get 10% off, by booking your places this week (by end of 22nd Fe), using code EASTER10 - https://bit.ly/4ait0xt