Pickmere brings together a specific walking route, traces of local history and its own distinctive landscape. Footpath 01 begins at the end of Mere Lane; Cob Lodge and Mereview Farm represent different historical details. The landscape around Pick Mere adds another dimension. When planning your trip, you can therefore distinguish between the footpath, the history of the mere and the architectural features of the buildings.
Walking by the Mere
Footpath 01 begins at the end of Mere Lane. A Jacobs Way sign and a standard footpath sign mark the start. From Mere Lane, FP01 follows a paved road downhill to a mere.
From Footpath 01, a permitted path goes around the mere; the route continues around it over a bridge. This description distinguishes the marked starting point from the rest of the circular route.
For navigation, the route follows a sequence: the signs mark the start, the paved road leads downhill to the water, and the bridge is part of the path around the mere. You can therefore plan the starting point and the rest of the route as separate sections.
The route description was accessed on 1 September 2026; signs, path conditions and permitted access may change. Check these details before your walk.
Landscape and Mere
A small part of Pickmere’s planning area, around and including Pick Mere, falls within the “Wooded Estates and Meres” landscape character type. This designation describes the character of this limited area and does not apply generally to the entire planning area.
The March 2023 report lists Pickmere as an SBI (Site of Biological Importance). If you need the current designation, check local records.
The mere at Pickmere appears to have formed when three hollows created by ground subsidence filled with water; together, they reached a depth of 40 feet in places.
Two scales meet here: the landscape character of a small planning area and Pickmere’s ecological designation.
Historical Traces
Cob Lodge was a toll keeper’s house around 1800 and is also a local landmark. Cob Lodge also has a historical connection with Pickmere Hall Farm.
Mereview Farm has a date stone inscribed “R E 1773”. The building is constructed of red brick in Flemish bond, with natural stone surrounds. In this bond, headers and stretchers alternate within each course of bricks.
By comparison, Cob Lodge is notable for its function and historical connection to the area, while Mereview Farm stands out for its inscription and architectural details. Together, they offer two different ways to explore local history: the house’s former purpose, on the one hand, and the specific design of its brickwork, on the other.
Discover more destinations: Rowton, Weston, Whitby, Weaverham, Ledsham, Kelsall, Beeston, Macclesfield.
For the regional travel overview: Cheshire.
