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Lindow Common
Wilmslow · Racecourse Road
Black Lake sits within a protected patchwork of lowland heath, wet ground and woodland, with paths for a short nature-focused outing.
Plan your visit
Open on foot at all times; a surfaced route reaches Black Lake. No overnight parking is permitted.
OutdoorsFree admission
40–75 minutesOur suggested time hereSuggested visit length: editorial estimate for a lake and heathland circuit. Allow extra time for travel and meals.
- Admission
- The common is publicly accessible at all times.
- Access & terrain
- A surfaced route reaches Black Lake, with a wheelchair/pushchair route around the site; other paths are informal.
- Dogs
- Dog-waste bins are provided; check local signs for any restrictions.
- Parking
- Two car parks on Racecourse Road, including one opposite Hickory’s Smokehouse. No overnight parking.
- Public transport
- Check the official visitor guide for current details.
Sources & checked details
Checked 2026-09-19. Opening, admission and access arrangements can change; check the official guide before travelling.
Lindow Common — visitor information ↗WHILE YOU’RE HERE
Around Wilmslow
Start with The Carrs near the centre, then plan a separate trip to Quarry Bank in Styal.
Journey labels start from the town centre. If you are at an outlying landmark, plan the journey from there separately.
A little wander
The Carrs riverside paths
Walk from the town centreFollow local park paths beside the Bollin. The longer path network continues towards Styal; choose the distance before setting off.
Another discovery
Quarry Bank
A separate journey · plan transportVisit the working cotton mill and gardens in Styal. Arrange the onward journey or a deliberate longer walk; the main attraction is ticketed.
Time for a pause
Upper Garden Café at Quarry Bank
A separate journey · plan transportA café stop in Styal, open to the public as well as attraction visitors. Pair it with Quarry Bank rather than expecting it beside Wilmslow’s town-centre shops.
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 — The Carrs ↗Upper Garden Café at Quarry Bank — official information ↗A little closer
Look around
- central Black Lake
- low purple-heather patches
- surfaced path within woodland fringe
Drag to turn the miniature, or zoom in to explore its details. An artistic impression of the place and its setting.
