Quarry Bank Southern Woods walk

WalkFree

Easy 1.5-mile woodland walk by the River Bollin from the Quarry Bank mill yard, past the mill pond and weir; a 1-mile short cut too

4.7 miles from Timperley village · Checked Fri 23 Oct 2026 on nationaltrust.org.uk. More parks and playgrounds near Timperley

Plan your visit

Play area: Play area near the mill yard with a trim trail and a playhouse
Length: 1.5 miles (short version 1 mile), about 45 minutes
Paths: Woodland paths with some slopes; wheelchairs and pushchairs can get as far as Heron's Pool Bridge. Follow the purple waymarkers
Toilets: Yes
Also: Outdoor play area
Food and drink: Café. Weaving Shed restaurant in the mill yard; Upper Garden Café
Parking: Main visitor car park at the mill (SK9 4HP); open 8am to 8pm
Baby changing: Yes
Time to allow: About an hour or so
Dogs: Dogs welcome

From nationaltrust.org.uk, checked Fri 23 Oct 2026. Prices and times change, so check before you go. Family walks compared

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Is there a café at Quarry Bank Southern Woods walk?

Yes, there's a café. Weaving Shed restaurant in the mill yard; Upper Garden Café.

Is there parking at Quarry Bank Southern Woods walk?

Main visitor car park at the mill (SK9 4HP); open 8am to 8pm.

Is there a play area at Quarry Bank Southern Woods walk?

There is an outdoor play area.

How long should we spend at Quarry Bank Southern Woods walk?

About an hour or so.

Are there toilets at Quarry Bank Southern Woods walk?

Yes.

How long is the walk at Quarry Bank Southern Woods walk?

1.5 miles (short version 1 mile), about 45 minutes.

Can you take a buggy on Quarry Bank Southern Woods walk?

Woodland paths with some slopes; wheelchairs and pushchairs can get as far as Heron's Pool Bridge. Follow the purple waymarkers.

Are dogs allowed at Quarry Bank Southern Woods walk?

Yes, dogs are welcome.