The Moor - Knutsford, Cheshire, UK.
N 53° 18.276 W 002° 22.308
30U E 541861 N 5906339
The Moor is a Green Flag public open space located on Moorside in Knutsford.
Waymark Code: WM1303Y
Location: North West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 08/18/2020
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The Moor is located to the east of Knutsford town centre and within a conservation area. It is situated adjacent to the Tatton Mere SSSI and Ramsar site.
The Moor is an open space for public recreation that opened in 1907 when Lord Egerton sold it to the then Urban District Council. It is currently owned by Cheshire East Council.
The area has a number of footpaths, a childrens play area, picnic area, a rustic shelter, cycle parking, mature trees, open grass areas, wild areas with wildflowers and plenty of seating.
The Moor is popular with walkers and those visiting to view The Mere and Moor Pool with its interesting birdlife, which includes reed bunting, mute swan, teal and mallards,
Entrance: Moorside/ Church Walk, Knutsford
Pay and display car park opposite the park
The detailed history of The Moor and photographs of the area in the past can be seen at the following links: (
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In 2005 the Friends of the Moor were established as part of the Macclesfield Borough Council park strategy. The Friends of the Moor are a group of volunteers who promote the use of the Moor and act as a link between the local community and current owners of the Moor. (
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The Moor is a Green Flag location. The Green Flag scheme was established in 1996 to recognise and reward the best parks and green spaces across the country. (
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In 2018 Friends of the Moor was one of four local charities and good causes that were supported by the new Mayor, Councillor Peter Coan.
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