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in the county of Cheshire

About Bollington

Situated in the foothills of the Peak District, Bollington is a serene town with a history rooted in the cotton industry. The picturesque Macclesfield Canal, running through the town, once played a vital role in transporting goods. Visitors can admire Bollington's historic mills, including the Clarence Mill, which stands as a symbol of the town's industrial past.

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A picture of Whaley Bridge

Whaley Bridge (13 Pictures) in the county of Derbyshire

(5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction NE of Bollington)

An attractive small town in the High Peak district of Derbyshire...

View from Stormy Point, Alderley Edge, Cheshire

Alderley Edge (16 Pictures) a Picturesque Village in the county of Cheshire

(5.8 miles, 9.4 km, direction W of Bollington)

Alderley Edge is a popular tourist spot in the county of Cheshire, consisting of a prominent 'edge' or sandstone ridge which is popular with walkers and offers stunning views. You.....

Marple, Greater Manchester

Marple (24 Pictures) in the county of Greater Manchester

(7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction N of Bollington)

Marple has many splendid canal features from the past, these include a flight of 16 locks and a three arched aqueduct which takes the Peak Forest canal over the River Goyt...

Pavilion gardens

Buxton (81 Pictures) a Historic Market Town in the county of Derbyshire

(8.0 miles, 12.8 km, direction E of Bollington)

This barely spoilt town offers an exciting opportunity to enjoy a town crammed with beautiful buildings whilst exploring the high upland regions of England's glorious Peak District National Park...

A view of Castle Nase taken from the edge of Coombs Reservoir, Chapel-en-le-Frith, Derbyshire

Chapel-en-le-Frith (5 Pictures) in the county of Derbyshire

(8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction E of Bollington)

Chapel is a well preserved, picturesque place. It has a lovely old church dating back to the 14th-century which stands on the spot of an earlier church built by foresters a century or so before...

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Lyme Park (51 Pictures)

(3.4 miles, 5.4 km, direction NE)

Set amidst the grandeur of the high Peaks amongst softly rolling countryside of undisputed splendour is the magnificent house.....

view from the summit of Tegg's Nose

Tegg's Nose Country Park (8 Pictures)

(3.5 miles, 5.6 km, direction S)

Tegg's Nose Country Park comprises mainly of wild untamed countryside high above Macclesfield. It offers nature lovers many.....

Leathers Smithy, Macclesfield Forest

Leathers Smithy (1 Pictures)

(4.0 miles, 6.5 km, direction S)

Dating form the 18th Century and standing in beautiful surroundings, on the edge of Macclesfield Forest Reservoir, this stone.....

The stunning Goyt Valley near Buxton, Derbyshire

Goyt's Moss (3 Pictures)

(5.5 miles, 8.9 km, direction SE)

Goyt's Moss lies in the wild and beautiful Goyt Valley, its steep slopes sweep down into the tranquil waters of the Fernlee.....

Nether Alderley Mill, Macclesfield

Nether Alderley Mill (3 Pictures)

(6.0 miles, 9.7 km, direction W)

A fascinating and unusual watermill dating from the 15th century..

Bramall Hall, Manchester

Bramall Hall (3 Pictures)

(6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction NW)

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Quarry Bank Mill Windows

Quarry Bank Mill & Styal Estate (26 Pictures)

(7.1 miles, 11.5 km, direction NW)

At restored Quarry Mill the air hangs heavy with the atmosphere of the Victorian people of Wilmslow who spent their days toiling.....


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