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White Nancy
Bollington · Kerridge Ridge
A distinctive white landmark above Bollington, reached on foot along the ridge.
Plan your visit
OutdoorsFree admission
60–100 minutesOur suggested time hereSuggested visit length: editorial estimate for an ascent from Bollington and return, with time at the viewpoint. Allow extra time for travel and meals.
- Admission
- A publicly reached hilltop landmark; the former doorway is filled in, so visits are to the exterior and viewpoint.
- Access & terrain
- Both the pitched stone route and woodland route involve a tough climb and steps; wooden steps can be slippery in wet weather.
- Dogs
- Check the official visitor guide for current details.
- Parking
- Use town parking such as Pool Bank or Adlington Road, then follow the published walking route. No parking at the monument.
- Public transport
- Buses serve Bollington from Macclesfield and Stockport; continue on foot with a planned hill route.
Sources & checked details
Checked 2026-09-19. Opening, admission and access arrangements can change; check the official guide before travelling.
Bollington Town Council — White Nancy ↗Bollington Town Council — 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
- White landmark
- Kerridge Ridge
- Footpath from Bollington
Drag to turn the miniature, or zoom in to explore its details. An artistic impression of the place and its setting.
