Risley Moss

The Moss passed to his daughter Ellen de Risley and remained in her family until 1736 when it was bought by a local landowner.

During the Industrial Revolution many of the peat bogs near Manchester were drained however Risley was too wet and remained under water.

Today, it is managed by Cheshire County Council as a country park and an educational nature reserve.

The Moss also has several smaller huts located inside the forested area for bird watching and nature enthusiasts.

Tours across the bog and nature reserve are available from the main information centre and are undertaken by local rangers.