The Top 13 Attractions around Macclesfield Forest
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Macclesfield Forest. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Macclesfield Forest is a region where 13
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: October 12, 2025
Trentabank Reservoir supplies the town of Macclesfield with drinking water. Although a working environment, Trentabank and the conifer forests are a haven for wildlife. The site has more than 20 …
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Charity Lane is an ancient, unimproved lane running across the top of Macclesfield Forest. It starts off wide open and smooth, and gets progressively rockier the further foes you get …
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This is the ruin of Dimples Farm. It was the childhood home of Walter Whiston Bullock before emigrating to New Zealand. In 1915 he enlisted in the Wellington Regiment, seeing …
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Walter Smith was a noted Macclesfield historian. He wrote articles for the Macclesfield Courier in the 1920's, first on rambling and then on local history, his particular interest being the …
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Not the biggest of car parks but a free one at that! A nice spot to start the walk down to the reservoirs with amazing views
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