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Delamere Forest, Cheshire walk
Experience striking autumn contrasts on this gentle and walk in Cheshire's ancient green heart, stopping of for a half-way pint at a cosy country pub.
Bike ride: Middlewood Way and Macclesfield Canal, Cheshire
Cycle an old railway up the rural eastern edge of Cheshire then meander back along a pretty canal towpath – without doubt, a cut above the rest
Day out: Rode Hall and Gardens, Cheshire
Wander through an enchanting bluebell woodland in the grounds of an old Georgian Hall
Cheshire guide: places visit, where to stay and best walks
Roam wild hills, explore elegant country estates and while away the afternoon in a little-changed market town. Cheshire’s old-England delights make for a timeless seasonal escape
My Countryside interview: Mary-Ann Ochota
The BBC presenter, anthropologist and author discusses her zest for getting outdoors, her rewarding rescue dog and the magic of holloways.
White-faced darter dragonfly reintroduced in Cheshire
A project to reintroduce a rare dragonfly to Cheshire has begun successfully according to the county’s Wildlife trust.
Styal Country Park, Cheshire
Retrace the story of the cotton industry among beautiful surroundings
Buzzard chick successfully smuggled into foster nest
A baby buzzard has been successfully introduced into another bird's nest after falling from a tree.
Gawsworth, Cheshire
Keep your eyes peeled for Shakespeare's Dark Lady and jocular Lord Flame in a secluded village in the Cheshire countryside.