Hare Hill

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

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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Highlights

Hare Hill

Rhododendron

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

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