Ranger events

Balsam Bash Two

Saturday 13 June 2026.

Time: 1:30pm - 3:30pm.

The second in a series of annual Balsam bashing events. Help us to manage the threat of this invasive plant in the Bollin valley and get the ‘bashing bug’!

KEMS Macclesfield Concert Band at Tegg's Nose Country Park

Saturday 13 June 2026.

Time: 6pm - 7pm.

Join the KEMS Macclesfield Concert Band for a FREE concert at the wonderful Tegg’s Nose County Park. Relax and enjoy the stunning views while listening to the band

Foraging Workshop and Balsam Bashing - Bowdon

Sunday 14 June 2026.

Time: 10am - 2pm.

A 4-hour session, in Rossmill, combining the community-led control of invasive species, Himalayan Balsam, plus foraging tuition with an expert!

Rossmill Volunteer Day - June

Thursday 18 June 2026.

Time: 10am - 1pm.

Help control Himalayan Balsam in the woodland and meadows at Rossmill. One a number of Balsam Bash events throughout the Bollin Valley.

Nature Journalling: An Exploration of Your Senses at Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve

Friday 19 June 2026.

Time: 10am - 12 noon.

Join Anna, from Writing with Purpose, for a gentle guided nature journalling walk through Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve. No writing experience or mindfulness background needed.

Brass in the Hills at Tegg's Nose Country Park

Saturday 20 June 2026.

Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm.

A Midsummer Concert with Macclesfield Brass at the wonderful Tegg’s Nose County Park. Relax and enjoy the stunning views while listening to the band.

Growing Pains: a summer poetry workshop at Tegg's Nose

Sunday 21 June 2026.

Time: 1pm - 4pm.

Poetry teacher, Jo Bell leads the second of four seasonal workshops, full of ideas to bring freshness and seasonal vigour to your writing.

Mid Summer walk

Sunday 21 June 2026.

Time: 8:30pm - 11pm.

Make the most of the longest day by walking to the top of one of Cheshire's highest peaks, learning about how the geology has helped to shape the area and hopefully enjoying a spectacular sunset.

Orienteering for All - Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve

Tuesday 23 June 2026.

Time: 5pm - 8:15pm.

An evening event held by Manchester and District Orienteering Club. Courses suitable for everyone; beginners and experienced orienteers. Families and groups welcome. Instruction available.

Evening Meditation, Deep Rest and Tea in Nature at Tegg’s Nose - June

Thursday 25 June 2026.

Time: 6:45pm - 8:15pm.

Join Amanda, from Lets Step In, for a soothing evening in nature with beautiful views at Tegg's Nose for meditation, deep rest & tea.

Nature Journalling: An Exploration of Your Senses at Rode Heath Rise

Friday 26 June 2026.

Time: 1pm - 3pm.

Join Anna, from Writing with Purpose, for a gentle guided nature journalling walk at Rode Heath Rise. No writing experience or mindfulness background needed.

Himalayan Balsam Bash at Riverside - One

Saturday 27 June 2026.

Time: 10am - 1pm.

Spare a few hours to help us manage the threat of this non-native invasive plant in the Bollin valley to help improve habitat for native species to thrive.

Balsam Bash Three

Wednesday 1 July 2026.

Time: 10am - 1pm.

The third in a series of annual Balsam bashing events. Help us to manage the threat of this invasive plant in the Bollin valley and get the ‘bashing bug’!

Wildflowers and butterflies of Jacksons’ Brickworks Local Nature Reserve

Wednesday 1 July 2026.

Time: 10am - 12 noon.

A leisurely morning walk enjoying the wildflowers and butterflies of the reserve. The wildflower meadows look superb at this time of year and include several different species of orchid.

Himalayan Balsam Bash at Riverside - Two

Thursday 2 July 2026.

Time: 10am - 1pm.

Spare a few hours to help us manage the threat of this non-native invasive plant in the Bollin valley to help improve habitat for native species to thrive.

Plein Air Painting Workshop: Sketching and Painting Trees

Thursday 2 July 2026.

Time: 10am - 3:30pm.

A workshop at Tegg's Nose Country Park. Learn to sketch and paint trees concentrating on their form and character as well as the effect of distance on how much detail to include.

Summer Floral Centrepiece Workshop at The Nose

Thursday 2 July 2026.

Time: 7pm - 9pm.

Create a beautiful seasonal centrepiece with fresh and dried flowers to brighten up your summer tables. A workshop at The Nose Coffee at Tegg's Nose Country Park.

Nature Journalling: An Exploration of Your Senses at Rode Heath Rise - July

Friday 10 July 2026.

Time: 10am - 12 noon.

Join Anna, from Writing with Purpose, for a gentle guided nature journalling walk at Rode Heath Rise. No writing experience or mindfulness background needed.

Macclesfield Bioblitz 2026

Thursday 16 July 2026.

Time: 10am - 2pm.

The annual ‘Bioblitz’ at Riverside Park. Join experts discovering the birds, wildflowers, minibeasts and water life that can be found within the park.

Evening Meditation, Deep Rest and Tea in Nature at Tegg’s Nose - July

Thursday 16 July 2026.

Time: 6:45pm - 8:15pm.

Join Amanda, from Lets Step In, for a soothing evening in nature with beautiful views at Tegg's Nose for meditation, deep rest & tea.

Tegg's Nose Butterfly Walk

Saturday 18 July 2026.

Time: 11am - 1pm.

Family wildlife walk around the top of Tegg's Nose Country Park to look for and learn more about some of the park's resident butterfly species.

Bats at Tegg’s Nose

Saturday 18 July 2026.

Time: 9pm - 10:30pm.

Bats are one of the UK's most misunderstood animals. Come and dispel a few myths and find out more about these fascinating creatures.

Group Abseiling Day – Tegg’s Nose Country Park

Sunday 19 July 2026.

Time: 9:30am - 5pm.

Take on the thrill of abseiling with family, friends or work colleagues at the stunning Tegg’s Nose Country Park. Join No Limits Development for a 2-hour guided abseiling experience.

Tegg’s Nose Bilberry Pick

Sunday 19 July 2026.

Time: 1pm - 4pm.

Healthy, organic, tasty and free. Bilberry, blueberry, blaeberry; whatever you want to call them they grow wild all over Tegg’s Nose Country Park & all you have to do is bring a container & get picking

RIPS CIC Summer Holidays Kids Adventure Activities Club - Week 1

From 8:30am on Monday 20 July 2026.

Until 4:30pm on Friday 24 July 2026.

A great way to experience some varied exciting activities in the countryside with local experts RIPS CIC. Based at Tegg’s Nose Country Park and Rudyard Lake, each day focuses on different activities

Nature Journalling: An Exploration of Your Senses at Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve - July

Friday 24 July 2026.

Time: 1pm - 3pm.

Join Anna, from Writing with Purpose, for a gentle guided nature journalling walk through Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve. No writing experience or mindfulness background needed.

Dry Stone Walling Beginners Course - Tegg's Nose Country Park

From 9:30am on Saturday 25 July 2026.

Until 3:30pm on Sunday 26 July 2026.

Join the Cheshire Branch of the Dry Stone Walling Association of Great Britain for a introductory course in Dry Stone Walling at Tegg's Nose Country Park

Tailor-made poems at Tegg's - July

Saturday 25 July 2026.

Time: 10am - 3pm.

Poet Jo Bell takes up residence in the Tegg's Nose Gallery for the day, to write YOUR poems of gratitude. Tell her what you are grateful for and return 30 mins later to collect a personalised poem

RIPS CIC Summer Holidays Kids Adventure Activities Club - Week 2

From 8:30am on Monday 27 July 2026.

Until 4:30pm on Friday 31 July 2026.

Walk with words: a Tegg's Nose stroll with writer Jo Bell

Saturday 1 August 2026.

Time: 10am - 12 noon.

Join author, Dr Jo Bell, for a short walk including readings, reflections and insights on the Peak District landscape, its industry and associations.

RIPS CIC Summer Holidays Kids Adventure Activities Club - Week 3

From 8:30am on Monday 3 August 2026.

Until 4:30pm on Friday 7 August 2026.

Meet the Longhorns

Wednesday 5 August 2026.

Time: 1pm - 3pm.

A unique event with a chance to come and see the Bollin Valley Partnership’s Longhorn cattle. Meet some of our amazing cows and calves with the Countryside Rangers.

Wilmslow Bioblitz

Saturday 8 August 2026.

Time: 10am - 2pm.

The third 'Bioblitz' at the Carrs, Wilmslow. Join experts discovering the birds, wildflowers, minibeasts and water life that can be found within the park.

RIPS CIC Summer Holidays Kids Adventure Activities Club - Week 4

From 8:30am on Monday 10 August 2026.

Until 4:30pm on Friday 14 August 2026.

Meadow management at the Carrs

Wednesday 12 August 2026.

Time: 10am - 12:30pm.

Help keep your local park looking great and learn some new skills by joining the Bollin Valley Partnership Rangers and Friends of the Carrs, managing the meadows at the Carrs park in Wilmslow

RIPS CIC Summer Holidays Kids Adventure Activities Club - Week 5

From 8:30am on Monday 17 August 2026.

Until 4:30pm on Friday 21 August 2026.

RIPS CIC Summer Holidays Kids Adventure Activities Club - Week 6

From 8:30am on Monday 24 August 2026.

Until 4:30pm on Friday 28 August 2026.

Rossmill Volunteers Day - August

Wednesday 26 August 2026.

Time: 10am - 3pm.

Help the Rangers and BEACON on a day of volunteering at Rossmill. Various tasks to include cutting back and improving footpaths .

Evening Meditation, Deep Rest and Tea in Nature at Tegg’s Nose - August

Thursday 27 August 2026.

Time: 6:45pm - 8:15pm.

Join Amanda, from Lets Step In, for a soothing evening in nature with beautiful views at Tegg's Nose for meditation, deep rest & tea.

Birdwatching – Understanding Autumn Birds with Nature Stuff - Tuesdays

Tuesday 1 September 2026.

Time: 10am - 12 noon.

Get more out of your birdwatching - join Tina from Nature Stuff for an informal five week Autumn Birdwatching Course. Suitable for beginners, improvers and those wanting to learn more.

Birdwatching – Understanding Autumn Birds with Nature Stuff - Wednesdays

Wednesday 2 September 2026.

Time: 10am - 12 noon.

Get more out of your birdwatching - join Tina from Nature Stuff for an informal five week Autumn Birdwatching Course. Suitable for beginners, improvers and those wanting to learn more.

Plein Air Painting Workshop: Composition

Friday 4 September 2026.

Time: 10am - 3:30pm.

A workshop at Tegg's Nose Country Park. Learn about the importance of composition and how to create balance and focus in your painting.

Creative Nature Connection, a Forest-Bathing Experience at Tegg’s Nose - September

Friday 4 September 2026.

Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm.

Join Amanda for a calming, connective and creative morning in the woodlands to explore and develop your connection with nature through meditation, forest-bathing sensory practices and more

Ramble with the Rangers – Lindow Common SSSI

Sunday 13 September 2026.

Time: 10am - 2pm.

Join East Cheshire Ramblers and Cheshire East Ranger Martin for a circular 9.8km (6 mile) guided walk, from Lindow Common SSSI in Wilmslow

Evening Meditation, Deep Rest and Tea in Nature at Tegg’s Nose - September

Thursday 17 September 2026.

Time: 6:45pm - 8:15pm.

Join Amanda, from Lets Step In, for a soothing evening in nature with beautiful views at Tegg's Nose for meditation, deep rest & tea.

Navigation for Beginners

Sunday 27 September 2026.

Time: 9am - 4pm.

A navigation course for beginners learning basic map reading skills and how to use a compass, putting the skills into practice on a 4 mile walk.

Creative Nature Connection, a Forest-Bathing Experience at Tegg’s Nose - October

Saturday 3 October 2026.

Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm.

Join Amanda for a calming, connective and creative morning in the woodlands to explore and develop your connection with nature through meditation, forest-bathing sensory practices and more

Picnic, Lightning: an autumn poetry workshop at Tegg's Nose

Sunday 4 October 2026.

Time: 1pm - 4pm.

Poetry teacher, Jo Bell leads the third of four seasonal workshops, full of ideas to bring freshness and seasonal vigour to your writing.

Battling the Birch Two

Wednesday 14 October 2026.

Time: 10am - 3pm.

Help the rangers to protect the endangered lowland heath of Lindow Common SSSI by removing the young birch trees and to make birch bundles for use on other sites as riverbank protection.

Plein Air Painting Workshop: Autumn Colour

Friday 16 October 2026.

Time: 10am - 3:30pm.

A workshop at Tegg's Nose Country Park. Learn about mixing the warm colours of autumn and capturing its atmosphere in your landscape painting.

White Nancy Trail Run and Fitness Event

Saturday 17 October 2026.

Time: 9am - 11am.

Exhilarating 2-Hour Outdoor Trail run & Fitness Event with views to die for. Finish feeling like you have achieved something great!!

Apple Day Celebration at Macclesfield Riverside Park

Sunday 18 October 2026.

Time: 1pm - 3pm.

Come and join us at Riverside Park to celebrate Apple day with a variety of apple themed activities and discover more about our country's rich heritage of apple growing.

Timbersbrook Explorer

Tuesday 20 October 2026.

Time: 10am - 2pm.

A 6 mile (10km) circular walk beginning at Timbersbrook Picnic Area and visiting the Biddulph Valley Way, Dane-in-Shaw Pasture SSSI and Bosley Cloud.

Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve Halloween Trail

From 9am on Saturday 24 October 2026.

Until 4pm on Sunday 1 November 2026.

Some spooky visitors are visiting Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve this half-term! Can you explore the park and find them all? Collect a map and get searching.

Tegg’s Nose Country Park Halloween Trail

From 9am on Saturday 24 October 2026.

Until 4pm on Sunday 1 November 2026.

Some spooky visitors are visiting Tegg's Nose Country Park this half-term! Can you explore the park and find them all? Collect a map and get searching.

Birdwatching – Understanding More About Autumn Birds with Nature Stuff - Tuesdays

Tuesday 10 November 2026.

Time: 10am - 12 noon.

Get more out of your birdwatching - join Tina from Nature Stuff for an informal five week Autumn Birdwatching Course. Suitable for beginners, improvers and those wanting to learn more.

Birdwatching – Understanding More About Autumn Birds with Nature Stuff - Wednesdays

Wednesday 11 November 2026.

Time: 10am - 12 noon.

Get more out of your birdwatching - join Tina from Nature Stuff for an informal five week Autumn Birdwatching Course. Suitable for beginners, improvers and those wanting to learn more.

Volunteer day at the Lymm Railway Line

Wednesday 11 November 2026.

Time: 10am - 3pm.

Help the Rangers and the Mersey Rivers Trust for a day of volunteering along the Lymm Railway Line. We will be coppicing Hazel to improve habitats along the Trans Pennine Trail.

Battling the Birch Three

Wednesday 18 November 2026.

Time: 10am - 3pm.

Help the rangers to protect the endangered lowland heath of Lindow Common SSSI by removing the young birch trees and to make birch bundles for use on other sites as riverbank protection.

Middlewood Way Tree Wander

Sunday 29 November 2026.

Time: 10am - 11:30am.

Come and learn about our native trees and how to identify them on a short walk around Jacksons' Brickworks & the Middlewood way. Slow paced walk of around 1.6km (1 mile).

Coppicing and dead Hedging at Lindow Common SSSI

Tuesday 1 December 2026.

Time: 10am - 3pm.

Help the rangers to protect the endangered lowland heath of Lindow Common SSSI by coppicing trees and creating dead hedges to increase the number of habitats on the site.

Xmas crafts with Anna

Saturday 5 December 2026.

Time: 10am - 1pm.

Join our green woodworking expert Anna on a half day workshop learning to use traditional tools to make some fun Christmas tree decorations.

Singing in the dark times: a winter poetry workshop at Tegg's Nose

Sunday 6 December 2026.

Time: 1pm - 4pm.

Poetry teacher, Jo Bell leads the third of four seasonal workshops, full of ideas to bring freshness and seasonal vigour to your writing.

Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve Elf Hunt

From 9am on Saturday 12 December 2026.

Until 4pm on Sunday 3 January 2027.

The Elves are on the loose in the park! Can you find them all and collect their names? Pick up a map from near the visitor centre and get searching around the park.

Tegg's Nose Country Park Elf Hunt

From 9am on Saturday 12 December 2026.

Until 4pm on Sunday 3 January 2027.

The Elves are on the loose in the park! Can you find all of them and collect their names? Pick up a map from The Nose Coffee and get searching around the top of the park.

Breakfast with Santa At Tegg's Nose - 13 December

Sunday 13 December 2026.

Time: 8:30am - 10:30am.

Join us for a jolly morning filled with pancakes, laughter, and Santa's magic at Tegg's Nose - it's the perfect way to kick off the holiday.

Breakfast with Santa At Tegg's Nose - 20 December

Sunday 20 December 2026.

Time: 8:30am - 10:30am.

Join us for a jolly morning filled with pancakes, laughter, and Santa's magic at Tegg's Nose - it's the perfect way to kick off the holiday.

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Ranger events

Balsam Bash Two

KEMS Macclesfield Concert Band at Tegg's Nose Country Park

Foraging Workshop and Balsam Bashing - Bowdon

Rossmill Volunteer Day - June

Nature Journalling: An Exploration of Your Senses at Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve

Brass in the Hills at Tegg's Nose Country Park

Growing Pains: a summer poetry workshop at Tegg's Nose

Mid Summer walk

Orienteering for All - Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve

Evening Meditation, Deep Rest and Tea in Nature at Tegg’s Nose - June

Nature Journalling: An Exploration of Your Senses at Rode Heath Rise

Himalayan Balsam Bash at Riverside - One

Balsam Bash Three

Wildflowers and butterflies of Jacksons’ Brickworks Local Nature Reserve

Himalayan Balsam Bash at Riverside - Two

Plein Air Painting Workshop: Sketching and Painting Trees

Summer Floral Centrepiece Workshop at The Nose

Nature Journalling: An Exploration of Your Senses at Rode Heath Rise - July

Macclesfield Bioblitz 2026

Evening Meditation, Deep Rest and Tea in Nature at Tegg’s Nose - July

Tegg's Nose Butterfly Walk

Bats at Tegg’s Nose

Group Abseiling Day – Tegg’s Nose Country Park

Tegg’s Nose Bilberry Pick

RIPS CIC Summer Holidays Kids Adventure Activities Club - Week 1

Nature Journalling: An Exploration of Your Senses at Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve - July

Dry Stone Walling Beginners Course - Tegg's Nose Country Park

Tailor-made poems at Tegg's - July

RIPS CIC Summer Holidays Kids Adventure Activities Club - Week 2

Walk with words: a Tegg's Nose stroll with writer Jo Bell

RIPS CIC Summer Holidays Kids Adventure Activities Club - Week 3

Meet the Longhorns

Wilmslow Bioblitz

RIPS CIC Summer Holidays Kids Adventure Activities Club - Week 4

Meadow management at the Carrs

RIPS CIC Summer Holidays Kids Adventure Activities Club - Week 5

RIPS CIC Summer Holidays Kids Adventure Activities Club - Week 6

Rossmill Volunteers Day - August

Evening Meditation, Deep Rest and Tea in Nature at Tegg’s Nose - August

Birdwatching – Understanding Autumn Birds with Nature Stuff - Tuesdays

Birdwatching – Understanding Autumn Birds with Nature Stuff - Wednesdays

Plein Air Painting Workshop: Composition

Creative Nature Connection, a Forest-Bathing Experience at Tegg’s Nose - September

Ramble with the Rangers – Lindow Common SSSI

Evening Meditation, Deep Rest and Tea in Nature at Tegg’s Nose - September

Navigation for Beginners

Creative Nature Connection, a Forest-Bathing Experience at Tegg’s Nose - October

Picnic, Lightning: an autumn poetry workshop at Tegg's Nose

Battling the Birch Two

Plein Air Painting Workshop: Autumn Colour

White Nancy Trail Run and Fitness Event

Apple Day Celebration at Macclesfield Riverside Park

Timbersbrook Explorer

Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve Halloween Trail

Tegg’s Nose Country Park Halloween Trail

Birdwatching – Understanding More About Autumn Birds with Nature Stuff - Tuesdays

Birdwatching – Understanding More About Autumn Birds with Nature Stuff - Wednesdays

Volunteer day at the Lymm Railway Line

Battling the Birch Three

Middlewood Way Tree Wander

Coppicing and dead Hedging at Lindow Common SSSI

Xmas crafts with Anna

Singing in the dark times: a winter poetry workshop at Tegg's Nose

Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve Elf Hunt

Tegg's Nose Country Park Elf Hunt

Breakfast with Santa At Tegg's Nose - 13 December

Breakfast with Santa At Tegg's Nose - 20 December

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