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Poynton Coppice
Nearby · Higher Poynton, off Shrigley Road
Ancient woodland beside the Middlewood Way offers a short, stepped walk into a leafy hollow, with narrow bridges and wildlife-rich woodland.
Plan your visit
The short circular route includes many steps and three narrow footbridges, so it is unsuitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs. Parts of the wider woodland are private.
OutdoorsFree admission
30–60 minutesOur suggested time hereSuggested visit length: editorial estimate for the short woodland circuit. Allow extra time for travel and meals.
- Admission
- Public woodland access is available at all times.
- Access & terrain
- The short woodland circuit has numerous steps and three narrow footbridges; the council says it is unsuitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs.
- Dogs
- Check the official visitor guide for current details.
- Parking
- Free car park off Shrigley Road on the Middlewood Way; 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.
Poynton Coppice — visitor information ↗WHILE YOU’RE HERE
Around Poynton
Poynton Pool is a walk from the centre; Anson and its tearoom are in Higher Poynton and need a separate journey.
Journey labels start from the town centre. If you are at an outlying landmark, plan the journey from there separately.
A little wander
Poynton Pool and Park circuit
Walk from the town centreFollow the circular path alongside the pool and through the grassland, using the town council’s South Park Drive approach.
Another discovery
Anson Engine Museum
Drive from the town centreHead to Higher Poynton for the engine collection. Check seasonal Friday and steam-event openings before travelling.
Time for a pause
Anson Engine Museum tearoom
Drive from the town centreDrinks and confectionery provide a simple pause during a museum visit. Treat this as part of the Anson outing and check its opening date.
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.
Poynton Pool and Park circuit — official information ↗Anson Engine Museum — official information ↗Anson Engine Museum tearoom — official information ↗A little closer
Look around
- ancient woodland canopy
- stepped path down into a hollow
- three narrow footbridges
Drag to turn the miniature, or zoom in to explore its details. An artistic impression of the place and its setting.
