Tegg’s Nose is believed to have been an active quarry site from the 1500’s until 1955. There are some pieces of mining equipment still on display for visitors to have a look around. The views over the Cheshire Plain from Tegg's Nose are amazing and on a clear day you can see as far as Liverpool’s cathedrals and the Welsh hills beyond. During my visit the views were not as clear but I could certainly see Jodrell Bank and beyond.
The paths around Tegg's Nose are well kept, the image below shows a cobbled walkway, tho not all are cobbled as can be seen in the image above. The surface in general was sturdy enough for running, tho my visit was during a snowy period so I was a bit slower as I jogged around. I arrived later in the day on a Sunday and the carpark was reasonably busy but this wasnt evident as I made my way around the area.
From the car park there are a selection of different walk to take, ranging from a couple of miles to longer hikes of 35 miles or more. At the car park there is also a visitors centre with a small café which serves food and drinks. There were also a couple of free to use toilets.
Our quick notes on Tegg's Nose
Parking: yes, paid parking
Cash only parking: pay by card available. 10 hours maximum
Choice of routes: yes, from a couple of miles to over 35mile routes
Circular walks: yes. The shorter routes are circular around Teggs Nose.
Distance of routes: From a couple of miles to over 35 miles
Popularity: medium to high
Local weather:
Quality of walkways:
Dog walking: yes, some bins available at the car park but didn't see anything on the route
Toilets: toilets at car park are free
Pub/drinks: cafe available serving food and drink. Open until 4pm
Hilly route: yes
Picnic area: yes with benches
Suitable for running: yes, but only during quieter periods.
Suitable for cycling: No