A productive mix of lake, woodland, canal and meadows.
Budworth Mere provides a beautiful backdrop to the ancient woodland, open parkland, streams and canal that make up the park.
There is a good network of paths throughout the park to allow exploration. Most of the routes are accessible with a good firm surface and very little gradients, although the path within the woodlands may be muddy in winter. There are a couple of bird hides along the way and wonderful views of the mere.
We will choose routes depending on the weather on the day. But the plan will be to do separate walks in the morning and afternoon, returning to the cars for lunch.
Directions:
The Park is located off Marbury Lane, Comberbach and is signed from junction 10 of the M56.
Marbury Lane
Comberbach
Near Northwich
CW9 6AT
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There are other routes to get there, but I take the M56 towards Manchester.
Exit at Junction 10 and take 4th exit from the roundabout onto the A559 towards Nantwich.
Follow this road for 2.8 miles then turn right onto Gibb Hill towards Comberbach (brown sign for Anderton Boat Lift).
Drive 1.4 miles through Comberbach.
n.b. The post code may tell you to turn left into Marbury Hall Nurseries – ignore this and continue for another 200-300 yards, then turn left into Marbury Lane (brown sign for Marbury Country Park).
After a couple of hundred yards, turn left off Marbury Lane into the large car park.
Car Park charges:
Up to 3 hours: £1.50 (if you are only staying for the morning)
Up to 8 hours: £2.50
Pay by credit card; or by various apps when a “small convenience charge” applies. No cash.
Meet by pay machines in main car park ready for a 10am departure.
There are toilets near the Rangers’ Office and sometimes a snack van (but don’t rely on this).
Any questions, you can contact me by text or WhatsApp.
If the weather forecast is bad for the day (hopefully not!), please text/WhatsApp me to get confirmation that the trip is going ahead.
Hugh
07527 828 571