Hiking
The Strines Nightingale
StrinesThe Strines Nightingale is a country pub, but as you might imagine from the name, it is also a source...
Alderley Edge
Alderley EdgeThere are two very different Alderley Edges. One is a chi-chi town of footballers and wealthy socialites, the other –...
Fletcher Moss
DidsburyFletcher Moss has four outdoor, floodlit clay tennis courts which are open to everyone and accessibly priced.
High Dam Tarn
FinsthwaiteHigh Dam Tarn, hidden in the fells north of Newby Bridge, is a dream spot for sunbathing, swimming and soaking...
Haigh Woodland Park
WiganHaigh Woodland Park is a good mix of cultivated prettiness and ancient woodland with plenty of things to do.
Etherow Country Park
RomileyIf you want a woodland walk complete with den-making, wildlife, picnic spots, and beautiful views, Etherow Country Park on the...
Rufford Old Hall
OrmskirkTudor house and garden Rufford Old Hall has all the classic features of a National Trust day out. Beautiful gardens,...
Millennium Walkway and Torrs Riverside Park
New MillsTake the train from Manchester Piccadilly to New Mills Central then follow the footpath leading off Station Road. You’ll soon...
Coombes Edge and Cown Edge
Peak DistrictSitting back-to-back on the boundary of the Peak District National Park, Coombes Edge and Cown Edge provide stunning views of...
Bamford Edge
BamfordHead to Bamford Edge for awe-inspiring views of the Dark Peak. This vantage point looks out over the Hope Valley...
Worsley Woods
WorsleyYou can spend a pleasant few hours wandering through Worsley Woods, a 30-hectare woodland with well-marked trails, ponds, a children's...
Thurstaston Beach
CheshireA trip to Thurstaston Beach is more like a day in the countryside than at the seaside. Part of the...
Tatton Park
KnutsfordTatton Park is a historic estate on the edge of Knutsford, home to an opulent neo-classical mansion, landscaped gardens, woodland,...
West Kirby Beach
West KirbyWest Kirby Beach is a relatively small sandy beach that’s perfect for families. It’s clean and compact with soft sand...
Prestatyn Central Beach
PrestatynPrestatyn Central Beach is a great spot to take the children. There are a few amusements but it’s nothing like...
Lyme Park
StockportLyme Park is a huge estate with a Medieval herd of red deer, stunning views and a handsome Regency house....
Goyt Valley
BuxtonThere’s something magical about the Goyt Valley - a long, secluded stretch of reservoirs, hills and moorland between Buxton and...
Brimstone Hotel and Spa
AmblesideThe Brimstone Hotel and Spa is the ultra premium option at the already pretty posh Langdale Estate holiday complex. Built...
Mam Tor
CastletonMam Tor is one of the highlights of the Peak District in an area that’s full of gems. The name...
Warton Crag
CarnforthFor expansive views of Morecambe Bay and up-close sightings of wildflowers and rare butterflies, head to Warton Crag Nature Reserve,...
Werneth Low Country Park
HydeWerneth Low Country Park is known for its stunning views across Tameside and Manchester. On a clear day you can...
Snake Woodlands
Peak DistrictNot far after the road descends from the summit of the Snake Pass (the road between Glossop and Sheffield), you'll...
Pennington Flash
LeighPennington Flash is Greater Manchester’s only National Nature Reserve. This wetland habitat, formed by flash flooding of former coal mining...
Kinder Scout
HayfieldIt’s one of only two official mountains in the misleadingly-named Peak District - and many people (myself included) would say...
Sizergh Castle
KendalSizergh Castle, or Sizergh - National Trust as they're calling it nowadays, sits just outside the southern boundary of the...
