Alderley Edge Woodland Walk
Alderley Edge Woodland Walk
Alderley Edge Woodland Walk
4.5
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Stonehaven210 contributions
Sep 2020
Been coming here for about 50 years! There are wonderful walks all around and the stunning view point. Somehow I always get myself lost. Be sure to get an ice cream from Granelli's, they have been there even longer than I have been visiting!
Note that the car park now charges £4 for 3 hours for non members.
The tea room is open but the lovely Wizard Inn has been closed by the National Trust as they want to turn it in to a visitor centre - a great shame and a piece of history lost.
There are toilets in the car park.
Note that the car park now charges £4 for 3 hours for non members.
The tea room is open but the lovely Wizard Inn has been closed by the National Trust as they want to turn it in to a visitor centre - a great shame and a piece of history lost.
There are toilets in the car park.
Written October 10, 2020
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linda w
Warrington, UK601 contributions
Nov 2021 • Couples
Beautiful area lots of wonderful walks and plenty of cafes and restaurants .we visited tge edge where you can see all over the Cheshire plains I do think there should be s map at the top that explains the area more because we followed a dirt track road through the woods to pass by the beautiful rock formations and a well ,which were very interesting but we would have missed them only for a couple explaining where they had been in passing .. tiny steps led us down to a road which took us to a little national Trust area where there was a great walk to take your dogs .we stopped at the bulls head pub and was well greeted by smiling faces and a warm welcome which was needed after our long walk ..this area needs more than one day to explore it really is worth a visit .
Written November 7, 2021
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robnh61
Stockport, UK2,469 contributions
Nov 2020 • Couples
We parked up and went for a walk through the woods with our pooch.
It’s a lovely place and dogs can safely be let off their leads to enjoy themselves. The less physically able may need to mindful of some uneven ground caused by tree roots, but it’s definitely a good place to visit. You also get a great view across to the Pennines.
Parking is nearby at £4 for 3 hours, and there’s also a very good tearoom
It’s a lovely place and dogs can safely be let off their leads to enjoy themselves. The less physically able may need to mindful of some uneven ground caused by tree roots, but it’s definitely a good place to visit. You also get a great view across to the Pennines.
Parking is nearby at £4 for 3 hours, and there’s also a very good tearoom
Written November 12, 2020
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Sparkly Melon
Cheshire, UK8 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
As lovely as the walk was the experience was ruined by a rude man who works for the national trust. We came with our dogs and picked up after them. Instead of leaving the bags, I carried them with me and purposely walked to the car park to find a bin, dispose of the bags and start our walk.
There are no bins, but I saw a bin bag next to a litter picker and put them in there. I was then rudely told that “this is not a public bin, take your rubbish with you”. Obviously I will not take bags of dog poo home with me. I then told the man I had purposely walked to find a bin straight away rather than leaving rubbish (which he has to pick up regardless).
This is why the paths are littered with rubbish, you pay £5 for parking (the car park is always busy so they definitely have enough money to be able to put in appropriate facilities) and they don’t even put a bin at the entrances, instead hiring someone who belittles you for attempting to keep the area tidy and free of rubbish. Safe to say I now understand why The Edge is a mess.
I’m annoyed I didn’t get this man’s name as I was actually shocked by his response.
There are no bins, but I saw a bin bag next to a litter picker and put them in there. I was then rudely told that “this is not a public bin, take your rubbish with you”. Obviously I will not take bags of dog poo home with me. I then told the man I had purposely walked to find a bin straight away rather than leaving rubbish (which he has to pick up regardless).
This is why the paths are littered with rubbish, you pay £5 for parking (the car park is always busy so they definitely have enough money to be able to put in appropriate facilities) and they don’t even put a bin at the entrances, instead hiring someone who belittles you for attempting to keep the area tidy and free of rubbish. Safe to say I now understand why The Edge is a mess.
I’m annoyed I didn’t get this man’s name as I was actually shocked by his response.
Written November 26, 2023
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Sara H
Wilmslow, UK2 contributions
Oct 2020 • Family
Amazing place, beautiful walks, however it is not enjoyable, as no one wants to do a 3 mile walk holding a bag of dog poo! It’s a disgrace that there are no bins in the whole park, not even at the car park. I asked at the cafe and they said it’s a real problem. It really is a problem, as you can see discarded poo bags left everywhere. There is a charge for parking, surely some of this would fund a few bins. Please sort it out National Trust.
Written October 25, 2020
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Catherine
Manchester, UK79 contributions
Sep 2020 • Friends
The view from the top overlooking the Peak District is just beautiful and I look forward to visiting again in various seasons. There’s a choice of various routes depending on your stamina. The only downside was multiple dog mess bags along the route. So many people clearly dispose of it incorrectly leaving them on benches or hanging from trees!
Written September 5, 2020
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Mike
Glossop, UK1,477 contributions
Mar 2024 • Solo
Good views across to Manchester and Marple. Acres of woodland rambles and nice tearoom. Short walk up from Alderley Edge village where there are trains and buses, but not signposted from the centre. You can either walk up the road or with a map follow a number of footpaths that climb the side of the hill.
Written March 17, 2024
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AwayDays_Rich
Macclesfield, UK1,500 contributions
Jul 2020
One of the good things about this place is that although it's a National Trust car park and free to members, you don't have to book as you do elsewhere.
I've done a few walks here recently with friends and relatives. Always busy but there's an extended car park and on most days you will be fine.
So many walks to do, there are yellow arrows pointing to different routes but you can freestyle and knowing where the road is, you can't go wrong. Go too far downhill and you know you're in for a climb later. Quite muddy in parts at the moment obviously; there are paths but non-paths too!
Fantastic for kids and for dog walkers, they absolutely love it. Notice a few 'wigwams' built out of sticks, kids love to get inside a den; for some reason we noticed a woman pulling one apart yesterday......no idea why, spoil sport.
Wizard cafe doing takeaways, so sad to see The Wizard itself was boarded up.
I've done a few walks here recently with friends and relatives. Always busy but there's an extended car park and on most days you will be fine.
So many walks to do, there are yellow arrows pointing to different routes but you can freestyle and knowing where the road is, you can't go wrong. Go too far downhill and you know you're in for a climb later. Quite muddy in parts at the moment obviously; there are paths but non-paths too!
Fantastic for kids and for dog walkers, they absolutely love it. Notice a few 'wigwams' built out of sticks, kids love to get inside a den; for some reason we noticed a woman pulling one apart yesterday......no idea why, spoil sport.
Wizard cafe doing takeaways, so sad to see The Wizard itself was boarded up.
Written July 8, 2020
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Manchester, UK4,679 contributions
May 2024 • Family
It’s quite a walk up to the Edge! We started at De Trafford Arms and it took us twenty minutes. But you pass some beautiful houses on the way! Very spectacular.
The when you reach the summit and the woodland walk it is just worth every step.
What a spectacular view on a sunny spring day.
You can see all of Manchester and then walk through the woods.
It was a lovely afternoon out and we all enjoyed it.
The when you reach the summit and the woodland walk it is just worth every step.
What a spectacular view on a sunny spring day.
You can see all of Manchester and then walk through the woods.
It was a lovely afternoon out and we all enjoyed it.
Written May 5, 2024
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Ginny B
9 contributions
Oct 2022 • Solo
Lovely walks through the woods and some spectacular views. Would have been much improved if there were maps of the area as I got lost a few times.
Can’t call this place dog friendly as there are no dog waste bins. Completely ridiculous and would probably put me off going again with my 2 big dogs.
The cafe (Wizard?) is also not dog friendly with the surly waitress very reluctant to fetch my order all of 10 yards to my table (I would have struggled carrying it with the dogs), she said they’d shout when it was ready through their little tannoy system 🙄.
Can’t call this place dog friendly as there are no dog waste bins. Completely ridiculous and would probably put me off going again with my 2 big dogs.
The cafe (Wizard?) is also not dog friendly with the surly waitress very reluctant to fetch my order all of 10 yards to my table (I would have struggled carrying it with the dogs), she said they’d shout when it was ready through their little tannoy system 🙄.
Written October 12, 2022
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Hello I'm just wondering if the walk is wheelchair accessible?? Any response would be appreciated thanks
Written April 10, 2021
Hello, would this walk be ok for a 2.5yrs and 7yrs old please?
Many thanks.
Written March 14, 2020
absolutely okay flat and wooded some evidence of youthful activity i.e bottles
Written March 22, 2020
I’d like to go up to the top today but am with someone who can’t really do ‘uphill’ walking. The NT says it’s an ‘easy’ walk but how easy actually is it?
Written July 29, 2019
Hi. This is gradual incline, with some steeper areas. Would guess that you would need to base your decision on how much stress your friend would be under. Is it physical or breathing difficulties? Not good for wheelchairs.
Written July 30, 2019
Whereabouts are The Iron Gates, please?
We couldn’t find them! 😞
Written October 27, 2018
There are Iron Gates at the entrance to one of the mines, the one at the top of the ridge called Stormy Point, looks like a long crack in the floor if you jump down you can see the Iron Gates.
Written March 26, 2019
Hi,
I am wondering how long this walk will take?
Also, where is the best starting point as I am not familiar with the area?
Thank you
Written October 4, 2018
Hello Georgia from Liverpool. If you go up Macclesfield Road from Alderley Edge village after about 3/4 mile of uphill road you will come to a area of flat ground on top of the Edge. There is often room to park here. There is a footpath going left towards Castle Rock which has a good view to the left to Manchester Airport, Manchester city is straight in front of you, and the hills of Derbyshire are to your right. If you have time, there is a footpath going left very close to Castle Rock towards the Wizard's Well. You should be able to see the words 'Drink of this and take thy fill for the water falls by the Wizards will. Close by there is a cleft in the rock where sleeps the great knights of England's past, awaiting the call to rescue England in her hour of need. Going back past Castle Rock and taking the footpath that runs through the woods and parallel to the road you will get to Stormy Point, the Beacon which was lit to signal the arrival of the Spanish Armada, and Engine Vein mine, where firstly the Romans mined lead and copper. You should plan about two hours from your arrival at the car park. If the car park at Castle Rock is full there is a much bigger park behind the Wizard pub and tea room, about 3/4 mile towards Macclesfield. Then you can do the walk in the reverse to what I have said above. There is a map of the various walks in the woods on Google, perhaps called Alderley Edge Walks which will give you more information. Hope this helps. I grew up there !!
Written October 4, 2018
The national trust website directs people to get a bus from point 1 to 2 on the map, is this necessary or is there another way of completing the walk without getting a bus.
Written September 2, 2018
I am unsure what the two points are from and to. We just walked the path from car park to the edge. It’s not far. There are a few walks but not more than a few miles
Written September 2, 2018
How much is the car parking for non-NT members?
Written May 5, 2016
There's loads of parking bays on the road up to there so you don't have to pay at them.. Head through Alderney edge then turn left before the premier inn up the hill and then when you reach the enter acne loads of places on the left.. Hope this helps!?
Written May 5, 2016
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