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Bollington Recreation Ground
Bollington · Adlington Road and River Dean
The town's recreation ground combines open sports lawns with mature trees and a woodland riverside walk beneath the surrounding mill-town skyline.
Plan your visit
Public pedestrian access is available. Sports facilities may require booking or be in use by local clubs.
OutdoorsFree admission
30–60 minutesOur suggested time hereSuggested visit length: editorial estimate for a riverside stroll and park pause. Allow extra time for travel and meals.
- Admission
- Public recreation ground with riverside woodland, open space and sports areas.
- Access & terrain
- Pedestrian access links the park to the adjoining Middlewood Way and town paths.
- Dogs
- The council describes use by dog walkers; follow local signs and play-area restrictions.
- Parking
- Adlington Road town parking serves the recreation-ground area.
- Public transport
- Bollington–Macclesfield bus stops are nearby.
Sources & checked details
Checked 2026-09-19. Opening, admission and access arrangements can change; check the official guide before travelling.
Cheshire East — Bollington Recreation Ground ↗Bollington Town Council — parking and travel ↗WHILE YOU’RE HERE
Around Bollington
Use the canal and former railway for a walking circuit, with heritage and refreshments at Clarence Mill.
Journey labels start from the town centre. If you are at an outlying landmark, plan the journey from there separately.
A little wander
Middlewood Way from Adlington Road
Walk from the town centreJoin the former railway near the recreation ground. A short out-and-back avoids committing to the whole route; use the access map for gates and steps.
Another discovery
Bollington Discovery Centre
Walk from the town centreClimb Clarence Road to the canal-side entrance at Clarence Mill. Check the volunteer opening days; the upper gallery has stairs.
Time for a pause
Café Waterside at Clarence Mill
Walk from the town centreA canal-side breakfast or lunch pause at Clarence Mill, listed by the Town Council beside the Discovery Centre area.
Sources & checked details
Checked 2026-09-19. These are suggestions, not turn-by-turn routes. Check opening days, access and any admission requirements before setting out.
Cheshire East — Middlewood Way ↗Bollington Discovery Centre — official information ↗Bollington Town Council — places to eat ↗A little closer
Look around
- broad open cricket-and-sports lawn
- River Dean with wooded bank
- Clarence Mill chimney on surrounding skyline
Drag to turn the miniature, or zoom in to explore its details. An artistic impression of the place and its setting.
