To White Nancy above Bollington
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"A curious white monument atop a grand view"
Walk directions
From the car park, turn left up the main road, then right at a roundabout on to Church Street. Turn left outside The Crown pub into Ingersley Vale. Rise up past some industrial buildings and as the bank to the right becomes a low gritstone crag, look up above it for a tall chimney. This used to serve the Ingersley Vale Mill, the ruins of which become visible just over a slight crest in the road.
Rise gently up the lane to a fork by some terraced cottages on your right, go right here. The weir and pond soon below on your left would once have fed the Ingersley Vale Mill. The lane then becomes a cool and shady path through the Woodland Trust’s Waulkmill Wood.
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Additional information
Terrain
- Field paths and farm tracks, roadside pavement, one short, sharp descent
Landscape
- Mostly gentle rolling pasture and small pockets of woodland
Dog friendliness
- Under close control, on lead through farmland
Parking
- Pool Bank free car park, on Palmerston Road
Toilets en route
- Adlington Road car park, in car park
About the walk
Bollington lies just outside the far western edge of the Peak District National Park, but it continues to attract walkers and sightseers due in part to the short but inviting ridge of Kerridge Hill that overlooks the small Cheshire town. However, it’s not just the superb views that will hold your...
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About the area
Nestled between the Welsh hills and Derbyshire Peaks, the Cheshire plains make an ideal location to take things slow and mess around in boats. Cheshire has more than 200 miles (302 km) of man-made waterways, more than any other county in England.
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Lowes Mill Cottages at Torr Vale Mill
- Total units: 4
- Lawn area
- Garden furniture
- Dish washer
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Mottram Hall
Set in 272 acres of some of Cheshire's most beautiful parkland, this 18th-century Georgian country house is certainly an idyllic retreat. The hotel boasts extensive leisure facilities, ...
Lowes Mill Cottages at Torr Vale Mill
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Capesthorne Hall
Located within the grounds of the notable Jacobean Capesthorne Hall, this lush, all level site provides generously sized pitches, all with electricity and most with hardstandings. The S...
Roseleigh Guest House
This elegant property has a prime location overlooking Pavilion Gardens, and the quality decor highlights its many original features. The thoughtfully designed bedrooms are adorned with...
Old Hall Hotel
The Old Hall Hotel in Buxton is reputed to be the oldest in England, with a rich history that dates back thousands of years and features some notable guests, including Mary Queen of Sco...
5 Church Street
Deceptively spacious and light, 5 Church Street is a contemporary re-making of a former cottage on one of Buxton’s oldest streets. It combines traditional character with all the facilit...
5 Church Street
Deceptively spacious and light, 5 Church Street is a contemporary re-making of a former cottage on one of Buxton’s oldest streets. It combines traditional character with all the facilit...
Braemar
Braemar is a long-established, central yet quietly situated Victorian property offering homely and comfortable accommodation. It’s within easy walking distance of the historic towns man...
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