Description
Tegg's Nose is a Country Park managed by Cheshire East Council. When walking to reach the summit, you will experience different wildlife habitats including heathland, grassland, scree and woodland.
Common Redstart, European Stonechat, Willow Warbler, Meadow Pipit, Greater Whitethroat, Linnet, Eurasian Skylark are present in the heathland. Common Swift , Barn Swallow , House Martin , Common Buzzard and Eurasian Kestrel can be seen in the sky. The woodland houses Eurasian Nuthatch, Great Tit, Eurasian Blue Tit, Goldcrest and other woodland species.
Tegg's Nose is also important area for butterflies and moth - Emperor Moth breed here.
Details
Access
Tegg’s Nose is located just east of Macclesfield. Park in one of the car parks (click P on the map for directions) on either side of the park. Gritstone Trail passes through the park. The area is best explored by foot. Cycling is not allowed in the park.
