Best Nature and Wildlife Areas in Birch Vale

"Climb up to Hen’s Cloud, go past the mysterious Doxey Pool and then across the Roaches to bag the Roaches trig!. The Roaches is a popular spot with climbers and rock enthusiasts. It is thought that wallabies (released from a zoo) roam the area, but we didn’t manage to spot any, so it may be a legend."

"The Roaches is located above Leek and Tittesworth Reservoir and is loved by hikers and climbers alike. The impressively rugged and steep gritstone ridge is home to mythical mermaids and 15 metre natural gritstone clefts."

"We spent a beautiful weekend in the Roaches and it is the best place for walking enthusiasts in the Peaks!. There are also some beautiful rock formations."

"Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account. Princess our llama and Zena one of our alpacas showing the differences between the species. Llama are descendants of..."

"For a countryside walk close to home, Longshaw Estate is the place to be. We absolutely love it and I know it’s very popular with families in Sheffield!. At Longshaw Estate there’s the perfect variety of woodlands, open countryside space, magical trees and rolling views."

"With amazing access to the awe-inspiring Peak District, you are never far away from breathtaking scenery in Sheffield. We recommend that you do what we did. Park up at Surprise View car park just before sunrise, which will mean a very early start admittedly."

"The Trafford Ecology Park is tucked away in the industrial Trafford Park behind an oil depot and is a registered Biological Important site and a true oasis of wildlife. The park is spread across an area of eleven acres and is a true delight for a nature enthusiast."

"blazefarm.comWildboarclough, Macclesfield SK11 0BLREAD: Blaze Farm review. Over on the Cheshire side of the Peak District is Blaze Farm, selling their exclusively homemade Hilly Billy ice-cream in over 15 different flavours, including Chocolate Orange, Ginger, and Toffee Malt Ball, amongst your more traditional flavours of vanilla and strawberry. Plus they have seasonal flavours such as Christmas Pudding and Irish Cream."

"In a stunning patch of the Peak District, Blaze Farm is a working farm that is completely free to enter. Children will be able to meet the goats, sheep, donkeys and chickens, and there are seasonal activities to catch like lambing in springtime and sheep shearing in summer. The farm is extensive and has nature trails ushering you into woodland and meadows."

"Blaze Farm is one of our favourite places to visit with our boys who love visiting the farm animals and following the nature trail. Whilst the homemade Peak District ice-cream is the main reason people visit, they also serve a pretty awesome hot chocolate too!"

"Frurt specialise in Frozen Yogurt (Froyo), with dairy and non-dairy options available. The dessert spot has several locations scattered around Manchester, with more than 50 toppings (many of which are vegetarian, with some vegan) up for grabs. You create your masterpiece by picking and choosing from fresh fruit, dry fruit, sweets, Chocolate and premium sauces such as pistachio, ruby and Bueno including warm sauces like biscoff and Nutella."

"OKitchen Bar & Restaurant is situated in Didsbury Village in South Manchester, providing Korean and Japanese cuisine alongside a cocktail bar that offers a wide variety of drinks for brunch and dinner. They are open from Monday through Sunday."

"Located in an old coffee warehouse Stockport's Old Town, Where The Light Gets In is one of Manchester's most innovative restaurants. The intimate spot seats only 30 guests, which means your experience will be super personal, and there's no real divide between the dining room and kitchen. The shifting menu focuses on local produce and meats, with creative, homespun dishes that go great with their wine list."

"This rustic dining experience held in an unassuming Stockport loft is a real jewel in the crown of the North. Where The Light Gets In is renowned far and wide for its unique concept that was once dubbed ‘Britain’s coolest restaurant’ by American food critic Steve Plotnicki. You will not find a menu at Where the Light Gets In, only a promise."

"Cool NQ bar The Quarter House has got in on the action for the final stages of the Euros, with a big screen in the bar for fans to watch. The bar is operating on a walk-in basis only, so you’ll have to get there early to avoid disappointment."

"Pancakes are a speciality here and depending on how hungry you are they can be ordered in stacks of four, six, or nine (pictured is the bacon and maple syrup option). They can also lay claim to the best brunch sandwich in town by definition – they have named it BEST, which stands for streaky bacon, fried egg, rare breed sausage, and beefsteak tomato in a toasted brioche bun."