Nelson Pit Visitor Centre
Nelson Pit Visitor Centre in Higher Poynton provides an
excellent rest point for those of you keen to explore the
Middlewood Way and its surrounding countryside.
The centre has a large informative display about the history of
the local area and specifically the origins of the Middlewood Way
and the local canal network. Come and connect to the past at
this free to enter centre which also offers 8 circular walks of
varying grades around the local area.
Nelson Pit is open 364 days of the year (closed Christmas Day)
from 10am till 4pm. The centre also acts as a local information
point for the Rangers and many other local attractions. Pick up a
leaflet and find out about the many different attractions and
visitor experiences in the Macclesfield and North West area while
also finding out what the Rangers are doing throughout the
year.
The Nelson Pit Visitor Centre was built on the site of a former
colliery with the assistance of a Heritage Lottery Fund grant, and
opened in spring 1999.
The centre provides information and toilet facilities for
visitors to the Middlewood Way, the Macclesfield Canal, and the
surrounding countryside. There are displays on local history and
wildlife topics as well as activities for children.
Location: From main traffic lights in Poynton,
go up Park Lane, after 1km, fork left down Middlewood Road
(signposted Davenport Golf Club). Take first right (brown sign for
Nelson Pit). Centre is opposite the Boar’s Head pub (Map
ref: SJ 945833).
Wildlife highlights: As Middlewood Way. Latest
sightings listed and displayed inside centre along with information
on what to keep a look out for in the coming months.