Jonathan Dodds

02/11/2026

I can’t think of a better way to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon than flip-flopping between the Macclesfield Canal and the Middlewood Way in search of the best autumnal scenes. There’s certainly plenty to admire as the colours reach their peak.


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Canal & River Trust

01/11/2026

Dull and drizzly along the Macclesfield Canal this afternoon, but autumn still managed to muscle its way into the picture.






Canal & River Trust

23/10/2026

18/10/2026

I absolutely adore Autumn 🍁🍂, it’s my favourite season.

When short strolls are transformed into a dreamy haze of reds, oranges and yellows, feeding the imagination and nurturing the soul.

The season encourages me to slow down, take a breath and appreciate the little things.

📸 Abney Hall Park, Cheadle, Stockport


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08/10/2026

The Cage at Lyme Park looking all bleak and moody.

Whenever I’m alone up there, with just the wind whistling through the grass, I always get struck by a weird sense of nothingness. Sends a shiver down my spine 🥶🫣.

02/10/2026

Been a while since I’ve visited Lyme Park NT, but this afternoon presented the perfect opportunity for a leisurely stroll up from High Lane and the Macclesfield Canal.

It was lovely seeing the estate in the early stages of its autumn transformation. Even on a cloudy and blustery day like today, the views from Windgather over the Cheshire Plain and across towards Manchester City Centre are wonderful.

Particularly liked this shot of Lyme Hall framed by the trees - I’m sure this will look truly spectacular in a few weeks!

13/09/2026

With a void to fill after the excitement of the Tour of Britain, I decided to pop along to Wythenshawe Park this afternoon for the opening round of this year’s North West Cyclo-Cross League. A fabulous local sporting event with a real community vibe.

11/09/2026

For the latest edition of Reflections Magazine I met up with Peak District endurance athlete Emily Barnett to chat about preparations for the upcoming Ironman 70.3 World Championship in France, the influence of her rural roots on her sporting journey, and the support of Tideswell-based bike and triathlon specialists Peak Tri Store.

You can read all about her amazing achievements in the September issue, out now, or the online edition is available on their website reflections-magazine.com.

09/09/2026

📝 For the latest edition of Reflections Magazine I met up with inspiring endurance athlete Emily Barnett to chat about preparations for the upcoming Ironman 70.3 World Championship in France, the influence of her Peak District roots on her sporting journey, and the support of Tideswell-based bike and triathlon specialists Peak Tri Store.

You can read all about her amazing achievements in the September issue, out now, or the online edition is available on their website reflections-magazine.com.

Photos by Natalie Wilde.

04/06/2026

Anyone who has ventured into the farthest reaches of Etherow Country Park in Stockport will know just how special an area the Keg Pool is, sitting among a haven of woodland wildlife and plants. Sadly, this crucial environmental asset is under threat from river erosion. By signing this petition you can help in the fight to save the Keg Pool and raise awareness of its plight.

Save Our SSSI in Stockport