Welcome to Macclesfield Forest

Macclesfield Forest is a beautiful and serene forest located in Cheshire, England. The forest is spread over an area of 1,500 acres and is home to a variety of flora and fauna. The forest is a popular destination for nature lovers and hikers who come here to explore the beautiful trails and enjoy the scenic beauty of the forest.

The forest is home to a variety of wildlife including deer, foxes, badgers, and birds. The forest is also home to a number of rare and endangered species of plants and animals. The forest is a great place for bird watching and is home to a number of rare and exotic bird species. The forest is also a great place for photography enthusiasts who come here to capture the beauty of the forest and its inhabitants.

The forest is also a popular destination for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The forest has a number of well-marked trails that offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The forest also has a number of picnic areas and campsites where visitors can relax and enjoy the beauty of the forest. Overall, Macclesfield Forest is a must-visit destination for anyone who loves nature and wants to experience the beauty of the English countryside.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 4.1°C

Feels Like: -0.5°C

Wind: 14.8 MPH

Wind Dir: W

Local Schools

School	Details
Rainow Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Norris	Round Meadow Rainow Macclesfield Cheshire SK10 5UB 01625572021 School Website
Hollinhey Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Clough	Bell Avenue Sutton Lane Ends Macclesfield Cheshire SK11 0EE 1625704352 School Website
Puss Bank School And Nursery Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kathy Nichol	Barracks Lane Macclesfield Cheshire SK10 1QJ 1625917210 School Website
Hurdsfield Community Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Richard Jervis	Hulley Road Macclesfield Cheshire SK10 2LW 01625912415 School Website
Christ The King Catholic And Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Gurden	Fir Grove Macclesfield Cheshire SK11 7SF 1625466833
Ash Grove Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Judith Ceuppens ( Principal)	Belgrave Road Macclesfield Cheshire SK11 7TF 01625919610 School Website
Wincle C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Smith	Wincle Macclesfield Cheshire SK11 0QH 01260212592 School Website
The Kings School In Macclesfield Other Independent School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Dr Jason Slack	Cumberland Street Macclesfield Cheshire SK10 1DA 01625260000 School Website
Parkroyal Community School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Caroline Beaumont	Lyon Street Macclesfield Cheshire SK11 6QX 01625426083 School Website
Tytherington School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Emmanuel Botwe	Manchester Road Macclesfield Cheshire SK10 2EE 01625610220 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Macclesfield Waters Green, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 6JP 3.52 Miles

Prestbury New Road, Prestbury, Cheshire, SK10 4HT 5.49 Miles

Buxton Station Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6AQ 5.53 Miles

Whaley Bridge Market Street, Whaley Bridge, Derbyshire, SK23 7AA 6.23 Miles

Adlington (Cheshire) London Road, Adlington, Cheshire, SK10 4NA 6.40 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Topcars 01260 251622 Langley Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 0DG 2.21 Miles
Macclesfield Motorhome Hire 01260 252948 Lakelands Close, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 1RF 2.98 Miles
Macclesfield Radio Cars 01625 347002 Saville Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 7LQ 3.22 Miles
Nigel J Taxis Of Macclesfield 07527 937646 84 Range Court, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 2RR 3.37 Miles
Alpha Taxis 07958 213105 8 St Pauls Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 7AL 3.40 Miles
Macclesfield Taxis Macc Tax 07949 268871 1 Pool Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 7NX 3.40 Miles
Cab King 01625 615426 Waterside, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 7HG 3.41 Miles
I And L Taxis 01625 511922 Venture House, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 7PG 3.44 Miles
Cab Co 01625 614666 The Mill, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 6JB 3.58 Miles
Silvertown Taxis 01625 611333 Wood Street Mill/Wood St, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 6JQ 3.62 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Forrest Drive Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Cragg Lodge Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Wildboarclough D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kerridge End D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Buxton Old Road D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Blakelow Road D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church House Sutton Dd Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hawkins Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
10 Buxton Road Dd Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rainow School D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Roewood Lane D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hall Lane Sutton D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Higher Hurdsfield D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brookfield Lane D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tunnicliffe Road Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Waters Green Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Sunderland Street Macclesfield Cheshire SK11 6JL
Waters Green Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Sunderland Street Macclesfield SK11 6JL
High Street Surgery 01625 423692	High Street Surgery Waters Green Medical Ctr Sunderland Street Macclesfield, Cheshire SK11 6JL
South Park Surgery 01625 422249	South Park Surgery Waters Green Medical Ctr Sunderland Street Macclesfield, Cheshire SK11 6JL
Cumberland House Surgery 01625 428081	Cumberland House Surgery Waters Green Medical Ctr Sunderland Street Macclesfield, Cheshire SK11 6JL

Local Stores

Macclesfield
246 Buxton Road
Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK11 7EU
01625 511431
Store Website
3.09 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Macclesfield
MACCLESFIELD SERVICE STATION
CHURCHHILL WAY
MACCLESFIELD
MACCLESFIELD
SK11 6AY
01625424208
Store Website
3.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Vets Now (Macclesfield)
38 Cumberland Street Macclesfield Cheshire SK10 1BZ 01625 348284 macclesfieldclinic@vets-now.com 3.80 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only

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Wright And Morten Veterinary Group Llp
Macclesfield Veterinary Hospital 26/38 Cumberland Street Macclesfield Cheshire SK10 1BZ 01625 501 500 macclesfield@wmvets.co.uk Website 3.80 miles
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Bond Street Veterinary Clinic
1 Ryles Park Road Macclesfield Cheshire SK11 8AH 01625 425637 bondstreet.vets@bondstreetvets.co.uk 3.87 miles

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Tytherington Veterinary Centre
Unit 12 Brocklehurst Way Tytherington Macclesfield Cheshire SK10 2HB 01625 669666 vets@bollingtonvets.co.uk Website 4.14 miles
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Bollington Vets Ltd
1 Ashbrook Road Bollington Macclesfield Cheshire SK10 5LF Website 4.46 miles

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Broken Cross Veterinary Surgery
Broken Cross Surgery 50 Fallibroome Road Macclesfield Cheshire SK10 3LA 01625 668536 brokencrossvets@brokencrossvets.plus.com Website 5.11 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Wildmoorstone Valley
This Walk, Through The Wildmoorstone Valley, Includes Part Of The Old Cromford & High Peak Railway Line. The Walk Follows The Old Track Bed To The Now Closed Burbage Tunnel. The Return Part Of The Walk Will Take You Down Into The Valley. SK17 6GJ 3.46 miles From Buxton, Take The A5004 North Toward Errwood Reservoir. On The A5004 You Will Pass A Sign Showing A Road To The Left Toward Goyt Valley. Take This Road, Over The Cattle Grid. The Car Park Is Located Off The Left Of This Road, Beside A Body Of Water.

Cats Tor
Cats Tor Is To The West Of The Goyt Valley. The Walk Starts From The High Pym Chair Car Park, Which Helps Make The Walk To The Summit Easy And Manageable. The Views On A Clear Day From The Summit Are Great, Making This A Worthwhile Walk To Complete. SK23 7RF 3.87 miles From Buxton, Take The A5004 North Toward Errwood Reservoir. On The A5004 You Will Pass A Sign Showing A Road To The Left Toward Goyt Valley. Take This Road, Over The Cattle Grid. After Passing By The Reservoir, Take The Right Turn To Head Uphill Toward Pym Chair Car Park.

Luds Church Chasm
This Challenging Circular Walk Passes Through Lud's Church, A Deep Moss Covered Chasm Penetrating The Millstone Grit Bedrock. SK17 0SU 4.04 miles Leave Buxton On The A53 Heading South West Heading Towards Leek. Follow Signs For Flash, Leaving The A53 After 4.5 Miles. Follow The Road Round To The Left Immidately After The Church And Follow Signs For The Gradbach Youth Hostel. The Car Park About 2 Miles After The Church

Dane Bridge Wincle
An Exploration Of A Beautiful Stretch Of The River Dane And The Surrounding Area Chapman Row Wincle Macclesfield Lancashire SK11 0QE 4.43 miles

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Fernilee Reservoir
Fernilee Reservoir Supplies Drinking Water To Stockport And The Surrounding Areas. It Was The First Of Two Reservoirs To Be Built In The Goyt Valley, The Other Being Errwood Reservoir. SK23 7HB 4.79 miles From Buxton, Take The A5004 North Toward Errwood Reservoir. On The A5004 You Will Pass A Sign Showing A Road To The Left Toward Goyt Valley. Take This Road, Over The Cattle Grid. The Car Park Is Located Off The Road On The Right, Just Before A Bend Reaching Toward Errwood Reservoir.

Goyt Valley
A Circular Route Following The River Goyt As It Meanders Through The Valley To Fernilee Reservoir. SK23 7JX 5.49 miles The Lay-By Is Located About 6.5 Miles North Up The A5004 From Buxton

Weather Forecast

Thursday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Overcast	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	3.4°C	2.5°C	2.5°C	1.6°C	1°C	1.9°C	4°C	5.2°C	5.2°C	4.3°C	2.1°C	0.8°C
Feels Like	-1.3°C	-2.5°C	-2.9°C	-4.2°C	-5°C	-4.1°C	-1.3°C	0°C	0.1°C	-0.8°C	-3.4°C	-4.7°C

Friday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	0.5°C	0.6°C	0.6°C	0.6°C	0.8°C	1.8°C	3.1°C	3.5°C	3.3°C	3.1°C	2.7°C	2.8°C
Feels Like	-4.9°C	-4.4°C	-4°C	-3.8°C	-3.6°C	-2.4°C	-0.6°C	-0.1°C	-0.2°C	-0.2°C	0°C	0.2°C

Saturday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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Temp	1.8°C	0.7°C	-0.5°C	-1.4°C	-0.8°C	1.7°C	5.6°C	8.7°C	9.5°C	8.3°C	6.6°C	3.9°C
Feels Like	-0.2°C	-1.2°C	-2.1°C	-2.8°C	-2.2°C	0.1°C	3.9°C	7.1°C	7.9°C	6.5°C	4.3°C	1.7°C

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