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A group of runners at Lyme, jogging across the landscape with far-reaching views in the background beyond the brick-tower.
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Outdoor activities in Cheshire and Greater Manchester

Get active with outdoor activities at a National Trust place near you in Cheshire and Greater Manchester. There's plenty of places to exercise in the outdoors each season. Here are just a couple of ideas.

Outdoor activities in Cheshire and Greater Manchester

Discover the best activities at National Trust places around the region.

Cycling at Lyme Park, House and Garden, Cheshire.
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Running, cycling and walking at Lyme 

Lyme is a haven for anyone who loves the outdoors. With 1,400 acres to explore, enjoy breath-taking walks, challenging runs, and exciting bike rides.

Two people wearing National Trust-branded clothing are off-road mountain biking on a trail. They have paused to chat at the top of an incline.
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Mountain biking on the Bosley Cloud 

Find out more about the National Trust's partnership with Congleton Mountain Biking Club to allow managed mountain biking for its members on the Bosley Cloud in Cheshire.

Two women running along a path in the woodland
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Running routes at Dunham Massey 

If you've got some energy to burn, keep your fitness up with these 1km, 2km and 3km routes around Dunham Massey's historic deer park.

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DistanceMiles: 2 (km: 3.2)
Walking in the gardens at Quarry Bank, Cheshire

Walking in Cheshire and Greater Manchester 

From stepping back in time on a stroll at Alderley Edge to wandering through moorland at Lyme, these are some of the best walks in Cheshire and Greater Manchester.

Outdoor activities further afield

Two children in wetsuits playing with a paddle board in the lake

Outdoor activities in the Lake District 

Discover what the Lake District has to offer if you love getting outside – from walking and cycling trails for all abilities, canoeing and sailing, to relaxing pleasure boat rides.

A man on a mountain bike riding through lush green woodlands

Outdoor activities in Wales 

Get active with outdoor activities in Wales, from mountain bike trails to kayaking and coasteering.

Hiker on a guided hike led by rangers on a moorland path under a blue sky at Marsden Moor, West Yorkshire.

Outdoor activities in Yorkshire 

Find the best places to go cycling, walking or running in Yorkshire, as well as top spots for orienteering and geocaching, and quiet corners for wildlife watching, bird spotting or fossil hunting.

A group of people walking on a path with views of the peak district moors in the background and drystone walls alongside the path

Outdoor activities in the Peak District and Derbyshire 

Get active this winter with outdoor activities at a National Trust place near you in the Peak District and Derbyshire. There's plenty of places to exercise in the outdoors this season.

A young girl and family member admiring the blossom in the Lower Garden at Quarry Bank, Cheshire

Discover more in Cheshire and Greater Manchester

Great houses and glorious gardens, moorland landscapes and medieval deer parks around Cheshire and Greater Manchester.