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Running at Tatton Park
There is ample space to go running around Tatton Park, with 1,000 acres to enjoy. Most of the park is excellent for walking all year round, but in wetter months there may be patches which can be a little slippery especially for running. This wouldn't put me off running here because the site is so big and there are plenty of options available.

There is ample space to go running around Tatton Park, with 1,000 acres to enjoy. Most of the park is excellent for walking all year round, but in wetter months there may be patches which can be a little slippery especially for running. This wouldn't put me off running here because the site is so big and there are plenty of options available.

Tatton Hall

There are lots of great trails with amazing viewpoints of the park. Tatton Gardens are part of the National Trust property which is located at the heart of the park. You can also catch a glimpse of an aircraft or two passing over the park. There are also some lovely waterways spread around the parkland which are great scenery for jogging around. The park is home to deer and care should be taken not to scare the deer as you run around. Deer rutting for example takes place in October and November and the deer can act aggressively during this period.

Tatton Park Deer

Our quick notes on Tatton Park

Parking: yes, paid parking on entry to the park. £8 per day during my visit

Cash only parking: pay by card available.

Choice of routes: Yes

Circular walks: yes. Yes

Distance of routes: Variety of routes to take around the 1000 acre park

Popularity: high 

Local weather:

Quality of walkways: Some are good, some are through fields which would be subject to weather conditions

Dog walking: yes, some bins available at the car park but didn't see anything on the route. Note that blue green algae has been detected in the meres around the park so dog walkers should avoid these areas.

Toilets: toilets near to the car park and café are free

Pub/drinks: café available serving food and drink.

Hilly route: yes. Gentle hills and flatter areas available

Picnic area: yes with benches

Suitable for running: Yes

Suitable for cycling: Yes, the roads can be ridden along within the park but depending on the weather cycling may be limited to the roads.

Further Information

https://www.tattonpark.org.uk/home.aspx