Nelson Pit Visitor Centre, Nelson Pit, Lyme Road, Poynton, SK12 1TH.
Tel: 01625 383700
Email: rangers@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Nelson
Pit Visitor Centre in Higher Poynton provides an excellent rest point for those
of you keen to explore the Middlewood Way and its surrounding countryside.
The centre has a large informative display about the history of the local area and specifically the origins of the Middlewood Way and the local canal network. Come and connect to the past at this free to enter centre which also offers 8 circular walks of varying grades around the local area which can be downloaded from Cheshire East Councils website.
The centre also acts as a local information point for the Rangers and many other local attractions. Pick up a leaflet and find out about the many different attractions and visitor experiences in the Macclesfield and North West area while also finding out what the Rangers are doing throughout the year.
The Nelson Pit Visitor Centre was built on the site of a former colliery with the assistance of a Heritage Lottery Fund grant, and opened in spring 1999.
The centre provides information and toilet facilities for visitors to the Middlewood Way, the Macclesfield Canal, and the surrounding countryside. There are displays on local history and wildlife topics as well as activities for children.