Alderley Edge is a village around a 40-minute drive from Bolton so if you need some inspiration for your next winter walk and want to see some stunning views, this could be the ideal spot.

Alderley Edge is steeped in local myth and legend, and its numerous caves are sure to delight adventurous youngsters. The walk also offers breathtaking views of Manchester and the Peak District ...

Cavers in Cheshire have uncovered an early 19th-century cobalt mineshaft. The lack of oxygen has turned it into an underground 'time capsule' and preserved items discarded by the workmen.

In Alderley Edge, the council is responsible for making sure litter is picked up and flowers are planted. It also represents local views on issues like planning applications and parking.

Alderley Edge lies 12 miles south of Manchester, between Wilmslow (2.6 miles), Knutsford (8 miles) and Prestbury (5 miles), at the foot of a red sandstone escarpment it is named after.