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Macclesfield Forest And Wildboarclough

Trentabank Heronry

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Macclesfield Forest And Wildboarclough

Trentabank Heronry

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Trentabank Heronry

Name: Trentabank Heronry
Rating: 2

Recommended by 40 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

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Location: Macclesfield Forest And Wildboarclough, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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1. View of Macclesfield Forest – Shutlingsloe Summit loop from Allgreave

12.7km

03:46

360m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Trentabank Reservoir – View from the summit of Tegg's Nose loop from Langley

11.3km

03:29

390m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. View of Macclesfield Forest – Trentabank Reservoir loop from Langley

7.74km

02:14

190m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Damian

April 6, 2021

Trentabank Reservoir (Cheshire Wildlife Trust)
Trentabank Reservoir - The heronry at Trentabank Reservoir is one of the largest in the Peak District and sits within the picturesque Macclesfield Forest. More than 20 pairs of the birds nest amongst the larches toward the eastern end of the reservoir, which in winter is also regularly home to goldeneye and goosander. The surrounding forest also plays host to a secretive herd of red deer, while crossbills feed in the pine tops and peregrines, buzzards and even the occasional red kite patrol the skies above. The heronry is best viewed from the lay-by east of the ranger station and car park, while views of the reservoir can be enjoyed from the small circular path of the main Trust reserve. In some years, video footage from the heronry is also beamed to the ranger station when open to visitors.

Manny & Daisy

December 19, 2023

The reservoirs at Macclesfield Forest are a great place to visit. So peaceful and quiet with some amazing views.

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Location: Macclesfield Forest And Wildboarclough, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Trentabank Heronry

1. View of Macclesfield Forest – Shutlingsloe Summit loop from Allgreave

2. Trentabank Reservoir – View from the summit of Tegg's Nose loop from Langley

3. View of Macclesfield Forest – Trentabank Reservoir loop from Langley

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