Hare Hill

Over Alderley, Macclesfield, Cheshire, United Kingdom
Monday, 4 May, 2009

Hare Hill


Wisteria, Walled Garden

Hare Hill, in the ownership of The National Trust, is a secluded woodland garden with ponds, bridges, walled garden, pergoda and sculptures, providing a spectacular display of rhododendron and azalea in early summer.

Location

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Location name: 
Hare Hill
Coordinates (lat,lon): 
53.287221,-2.183943
Elevation: 
169 metres
OS Grid Ref: 
SJ 87835 76711
Nearest Post Code: 
SK10 4QB
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Map

Highlights

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Hare Hill

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Rhododendron

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Rhododendron

Details

Description 
"This tranquil woodland garden, especially spectacular in early summer, includes more than 70 varieties of rhododendrons, plus azaleas, hollies and hostas. At its heart is a delightful walled area with a pergola and wire sculptures. The surrounding parkland has an attractive permitted path to nearby Alderley Edge." - National Trust

Proximity

Places to go, sights to see, things to do - within 25km

Article Category Date Proximitysort icon
Hare Hill Visit 2007-05-19 0.05 km
Hare Hill Visit 2005-05-21 0.11 km
Capesthorne Hall Visit 2007-04-08 5.46 km
Gawsworth Hall Visit 2004-06-27 7.17 km
Open Air Theatre, Gawsworth Hall Visit 2004-06-27 7.17 km
Bridge No. 51 to bridge No. 54, Macclesfield Canal Walk 2006-06-03 10.06 km
Lyme Park Visit 2008-06-07 10.27 km
Bosley Locks, Macclesfield Canal Visit 2007-04-08 10.59 km
Errwood Reservoir via Foxlow Edge, Pym Chair and Shining Tor Walk 2006-09-17 13.24 km
Tatton Park Visit 2006-09-30 14.09 km
Peak Forest Canal, Whaley Bridge, Furness Vale and Bugsworth Basin Visit 2006-09-24 14.57 km
Peak Forest Canal, Furness Vale Marina and Bugsworth Basin Visit 2009-04-12 14.61 km
Dunham Park, Dunham Massey Visit 2006-10-08 16.81 km
Biddulph Grange Garden Visit 2009-06-26 17.53 km
Dunham Massey Visit 2008-06-09 17.84 km
Rowarth via Wethercotes, Lantern Pike and Cown Edge Walk 2009-08-09 18.63 km
Mow Cop Castle Visit 2007-05-19 19.44 km
Arley Hall and Gardens Visit 2006-06-03 20.67 km
Bowden Bridge via William Clough, Kinder Downfall and Kinder Low Walk 2008-05-05 22.49 km
Anderton Boat Lift Visit 2006-05-29 23.07 km
Edale to Kinder Downfall via Upper Booth and Jacob's Ladder Walk 2003-10-11 23.40 km
Birchen Clough via Snake Path, Kinder Scout and The Edge Walk 2005-03-13 24.39 km
Bradwell via Edale, Rushup Edge and Peak Forest Cycle 2009-04-21 24.57 km

Links

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External links 
Hare Hill - National Trust
Hare Hill - Wikipedia