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Tegg’s Nose
Nearby · east of Macclesfield
Old quarry landscapes and open hilltop views above the Cheshire Plain.
Plan your visit
OutdoorsFree admissionDogs welcome / on leads
60–180 minutesOur suggested time hereSuggested allowance depending on the walking route. Allow extra time for travel and meals.
- Admission
- Country-park access is free; the main car park is charged.
- Access & terrain
- Some trails have substantial ascent and descent. A shorter, fairly level stroll is described in the council leaflet. A RADAR-key accessible toilet is at the visitor facilities.
- Dogs
- Keep dogs under control, especially where cattle graze.
- Parking
- Pay-and-display car park on Buxton Old Road; Blue Badge holders park free. 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.
Cheshire East: facilities ↗Cheshire East: parking ↗Cheshire East: trail and dog guidance ↗Visit Cheshire: free countryside access ↗WHILE YOU’RE HERE
Around Macclesfield
Combine the compact historic centre with the silk quarter. These links start from Macclesfield town centre.
Journey labels start from the town centre. If you are at an outlying landmark, plan the journey from there separately.
A little wander
Churchside, Sparrow Park and the 108 Steps
Walk from the town centreFollow the council heritage trail around St Michael’s and Sparrow Park. The 108 Steps are steep; enjoy the upper viewpoint without descending if needed.
Another discovery
Silk Museum and Paradise Mill
Walk from the town centreWalk to Park Lane for the free museum galleries; book timed admission or a guided tour if adding Paradise Mill.
Time for a pause
Silk Museum café
Walk from the town centreA drinks, cake and snack pause on Park Lane during museum opening; it pairs naturally with the silk galleries.
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.
Macclesfield Town Council — heritage trail ↗Silk Museum café — official information ↗A little closer
Look around
- Old quarry face
- Rocky hilltop
- Country park paths
Drag to turn the miniature, or zoom in to explore its details. An artistic impression of the place and its setting.
