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Find a new perspective in the countryside around Cheshire and Greater Manchester | © National Trust Images/Phil Neagle

Countryside and woodland in Cheshire and Greater Manchester

From deer parks and grand estates to the rolling countryside and woodland, there is plenty of space for you to stretch your legs amongst autumn colour at National Trust places in Cheshire and Greater Manchester.

Countryside and woodland to visit in Cheshire and Greater Manchester

See autumn colour and walk through fallen leaves at a woodland near you.

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Dunham Massey 

Get some fresh air in Dunham Massey's historic deer park. Walk along the leafy avenues and admire the far-reaching views.

Visitors with their dogs sit in the garden in autumn
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Lyme 

Explore over 1,400 acres of landscape at Lyme, including thriving wildlife and some of the best views in Cheshire. There have been red deer on the estate for over 600 years.

A dog and its owner walking along a fence path in autumn in the Northern Woods at Quarry Bank, Cheshire, with golden leaves on the trees and underfoot
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Discover the woodland at Quarry Bank 

Pull on your walking boots and stride out on a walk through the 400-acre estate. Follow the river through woodland to discover a historic landscape, bursting with wildlife.

2 women enjoying an intermediate walk around the estate
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Alderley Edge 

Discover what makes Alderley Edge so special, from its wildlife to its areas of historical significance. The woodland here is home to a wide variety of birds, including flycatcher, redstart, nuthatch, tree creeper, green and great spotted woodpecker, goldcrest and bullfinch.

The view across the countryside from the sandstone escarpment of Alderley Edge, Cheshire. There are rocks and trees at the edge of a steep descent, and countryside stretches ahead towards the horizon.
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Cheshire and Wirral Countryside 

Discover the beauty of Cheshire’s countryside on a stroll through its woodlands, see rich birdlife on its marshes and explore historical sites such as the folly at Mow Cop.

Red deer at Tatton Park, Cheshire
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Tatton Park 

With 1,000 acres of parkland, there’s plenty to do on the Tatton Park estate. See the variety of wildlife or practise a range of outdoor activities.

Countryside and woodland further afield

Walker at Watendlath, Cumbria

Countryside in the Lake District 

Explore the Lake District's majestic mountains – among them Scafell Pike, the tallest in England – ancient woodland, hidden waterfalls, rugged coastline and, of course, its many lakes. You might even spot a red squirrel, roe deer or bird of prey.

The countryside surrounding Ravenscar Chapel Cottage, North Yorkshire

Coast and countryside in Yorkshire 

Discover the many opportunities to stretch your legs and explore the coast and countryside across Yorkshire – whether you fancy a gentle stroll through a deer park, a refreshing hike in the Dales or scenic route along a coastal path.

View of a river running through a valley of mountains

Countryside and woodland in Wales 

Explore dramatic and beautiful valleys, ancient woodlands and river walks or have an adventure through the wild Welsh mountains and visit some of the country’s most iconic peaks.

View from the top of Kinder Downfall in the Peak District, Derbyshire

Countryside and woodland in the Peak District and Derbyshire 

Find out about the extensive countryside and woodland places to explore in the Peak District and Derbyshire, from rugged peaks to wide expanses of moorland.

Visitors sitting on a bench under a tree in the garden at Dunham Massey, Cheshire.

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