Macc Forest & Ridgegate Reservoir

Walks, England, Cheshire, Cheshire East
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Macc Forest & Ridgegate Reservoir

Wildboarclough, Cheshire East

by theurbanwanderer

  • 2hr 15m / 10.4km
  • 96

A hilly forest walk in Wildboarclough down to the reservoir & back up again. Views towards Tegg’s Nose, the quarry & reservoirs.

  • Parking
  • Public toilets
  • Dog friendly
  • Great views
  • Hilly & steep
  • Water feature

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  1. Step 1: Sometimes you just need to hop in the car & head for some green fields, big sky & waterside walks. Macclesfield Forest & Ridgegate have it all, so it’s worth heading over for the day with a picnic.

  2. From the Standing Stone Car Park, SK11 0AR, leave via the gate & turn to your right. Walk along the road until you reach the gate.

    Step 2: From the Standing Stone Car Park, SK11 0AR, leave via the gate & turn to your right. Walk along the road until you reach the gate.

  3. Step 3: Macclesfield Forest is a working forest owned by United Utilities. It is made up of many broad leaves trees, but is mostly filled with pine.

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