{"id":1008906,"date":"2024-08-02T17:04:51","date_gmt":"2024-08-02T16:04:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.half-daywalker.com\/?p=1008906"},"modified":"2024-08-02T17:04:55","modified_gmt":"2024-08-02T16:04:55","slug":"lamaload-reservoir-and-macclesfield-forest-from-teggs-nose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.half-daywalker.com\/?p=1008906","title":{"rendered":"Lamaload Reservoir And Macclesfield Forest From Tegg’s Nose"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Introduction<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

The recent hot weather continued today, so again I opted for a walk of less than 6 miles in one of my favourite areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, with an ascent exceeding 1200 feet it still had quite a kick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The journey is about 30 minutes each way by car from Cheadle Hulme to Tegg’s Nose Country Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Similar to last week’s walk, it\u2019s not brilliant for dog walkers, but there is lots of empty grass pasture to run in, but a few fields with livestock, a few stiles to cross, and some short road sections. The last section around Macclesfield Forest is perfect though!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I walked in an clockwise direction and it took 3 hours including lunch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The walk is on OS Explorer Map OL24.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I parked at the Tegg’s Nose Country Park car park for \u00a33.70 (3-10 hours), postcode SK11 0AP. What 3 Words \/\/\/ corrupted.ballooned.gadget<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tegg’s Nose To Lamaload Reservoir<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I set out along Buxton Old Road towards Walker Barn, enjoying occasional glances back down the valley behind me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I took a short section up the A537, leaving to the left immediately behind the National Park sign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The views into the valley and northwest to Stockport are also attractive here as I set out across the fields. Where the paths cross, the spot is marked by some agricultural architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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From here, I made my way down to Wickinford Farm where construction work is underway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A right turn leads up alongside some trees then down towards the edge of the reservoir, though views through the woods to the water are scarce. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lamaload Reservoir To Macclesfield Forest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

My route went off the track to the right, and after rising up a few steps I headed left towards a stile over a fence. Approaching this decaying farmhouse, the path goes to its left up this pretty valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The area is scattered with more old farming machinery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Having crossed the stream, I was the going uphill on a farm track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Last week I mistook a large rabbit for a hare, but when you really see a hare, you know it. This one was about 60 metres away, and was one of five chasing each other, very fast around this field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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At the top of the hill, there are lovely views back to Lamaload Reservoir.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Having re-crossed the A537, I approached Greenways Farm down a track with the peak of Shutlingsloe in the distance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The route goes through the farmyard, and finding the way was a bit tricky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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From here, it’s down, up, down, up, down over a couple of minor streams. Chapel House Farm is visible in the mid-distance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The farm has been beautifully modernised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Behind the farm is St Stephen’s Chapel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Macclesfield Forest To Tegg’s Nose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I now took Charity Lane, before veering left into the forest at the green “You Are Here” sign on the map.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It’s a stunning stroll along this top path in the forest, with glimpses of the reservoirs, Shutlingsloe, and Sutton mast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Beyond the forest, the unmistakeable outline of Tegg’s Nose appears, and I realised I would have to go down to the bottom again, before heading up to the car park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The path back up is steep, so I took my time, turning to enjoy the view from time to time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Nearing the top, I came to the perfect place to stop for lunch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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So from here it was just 100 m back to the car park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a superb walk in delightful mixed countryside, with generally good path surfaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And Finally….<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I’ve just caught up with Judy Tzuke’s 2023 album release, Jude The Unsinkable. Very enjoyable; here’s “Old Movies”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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