Tegg's Nose

Tegg's Nose
Tegg's Nose from Ridgegate Reservoir
Highest point
Elevation380 m (1,250 ft)
Geography
LocationCheshire, England
Parent rangePeak District
OS gridSJ947725
Topo mapOS Outdoor Leisure 24

Tegg's Nose is a hill east of Macclesfield in Cheshire, England. It has a short ridge with a high point of 380 metres (1,250 ft) at SJ947725, terminating in a promontory at the southern end.[1][2] It lies on the western edge of the Peak District, although outside the boundary of the national park.[1] Much of the hill's area falls within the Tegg's Nose Country Park, managed by Cheshire East Council Countryside Management Service; Tegg's Nose is also part of the Environmentally Sensitive Area Scheme.[2]

Historically quarried for millstone grit, Tegg's Nose now includes a range of environments including moorland, meadow, farmland, broadleaved woodland and is rich in wildlife. Recreational uses of the area include walking, orienteering, horse riding, fell running, cycling, mountain biking, rock climbing, sledging and fishing.

  1. ^ a b Ordnance Survey: The Peak District: White Peak Area (OL24).
  2. ^ a b Tegg's Nose Country Park, Cheshire County Council (leaflet).