Manchester Airport 30 min
Poole's Cavern & Buxton Country Park (27 min) Tours of natural underground limestone caves, plus a park with picnic areas & wooded trails. Bramall Hall (24 min) Large public space around a 14th-century manor house, with bowling green, cafe and picnic areas. Solomon’s Temple (26 min) Restored hilltop landmark dating from 1896, offering Peak District views from the top of its tower. Shining Tor (17 min) A trail leads across open moorland to this grassy peak with sweeping views of the Cheshire Plain. The Pavilion Gardens (28 min) Restored gardens with a botanical conservatory, events and fairs, live bands and an arts centre. Errwood Reservoir (25 min) Lake known for fly fishing & walking paths to the ruins of Errwood Hall & across the dam. National Trust Little Moreton Hall (29 min) Garden, history, and architecture Rudyard Lake (33 min) A 1700s reservoir with areas of ancient woodland, known for canoeing, birding & fishing for pike. Shutlingsloe (26 min) A short, steep path leads up this grass-covered hill for panoramic views of the Cheshire Plain. Capesthorne Hall (18 min) Tatton Park (33 min) Historic estate with Tudor hall, neo-classical mansion, lavish gardens, a deer park and playground. The Roaches (34 min) Wind-carved outcrop of gritstone in Peak District National Park, with trails, rock climbing & views. Fletcher Moss Park (28 min) Green space donated to the people of Manchester, with original features, sports facilities and cafe. Three Shires Head (34 min) Upper Goyt Valley (28 min) Rural area in a national park, with 2 reservoirs plus hiking trails in surrounding woods & moorland. |