What to do and see in Stockport, England: The Best Outdoor Activities

Glen Jakes Riding School is a family run business, our friendly relaxed atmosphere makes you feel at ease, whilst our qualified helpful staff provide educational, informative, fun riding lessons for all. We are open all year round, Mondays for Pony Club training and events, Tuesday - Friday daytime and evenings 9am - 9pm, Saturday - Sunday 9am - 7pm. We have established an outstanding reputation since 1990, the key to our success is that we provide a complete range of activities to suit all levels of riding abilities, from complete beginners to advanced level. Available for all ages no age limit. Our flexible timetable enables you to ride at a time that suits you.

New Horizons is a purpose built 70ft Narrowboat. She is equiped to take people with disabilities on trips on the canal. She was launched in 1981 and is currently in her 40th year of cruising. The boat has a lift to enable people with mobility issues to enter the main cabin and a fully accessible toilet. Trips are available from April to October, morning, afternoon, all day and in the summer months during the evenings. The trip can go either towards Poynton or towards Whaley Bridge dependant on the requirements of the party or at the skippers discretion. All parties must have at least one person who has a Special Educational Need, Physical or Sensory disability, Speech Language or Communication Need any age related need, eg mobility assistance. All needs covered by the DDA including medical are covered. Our current clients include, local support groups, church groups, care homes and families. See us at Local festivals throughout the year.

We offer canoe, kayak, Stand Up Paddleboard trips on the river Mersey in South Manchester, and on canals in and around Manchester. We also offer, mountain biking, archery, bushcraft, teamwork challenges, sessions and coaching. We cater for individuals, families, parties and school & youth groups. Get in touch

Heaton Moor Golf Club is an 18 hole, 5974 yd par 70 course set in a beautiful mature landscape and is in a protected conservation area. The kitchen and bar are open from 12 noon until late, 7 days a week.

Cheshire's finest parkland golf course offering 18 individually challenging holes. From possibly the toughest opening Par 4 in Cheshire to our Signature hole, the Par 3 8th hole which has seen many Open Qualifying scorecards ruined.

Founded in 1913, Hazel Grove Golf Club is a beautiful and well-appointed Alister MacKenzie parkland course with excellent views over the Cheshire plains. Numerous water hazards, tree lined fairways and true USPGA specification greens provide an enjoyable test of golf all year round. Greens are always in use, we never use temporaries. Our course is recognised by members and visiting parties as a challenging but enjoyable place to play golf. The large spacious Clubhouse provides an excellent place to socialise and relax after your round with a well-deserved drink and excellent food to suit all tastes. It is also available to book for private functions from weddings to anniversaries, christenings to funerals. Visitors and Societies are always welcome and we trust the course and Clubhouse, and the warm welcome you will receive from members and staff alike, will provide you with a memorable and enjoyable experience. We look forward to seeing you in the near future.

Rope Race Climbing Centre is a family business and was opened in June 1993. Our climbing wall offers a unique climbing experience with our featured resin walls designed to challenge the most experienced climber and everyone will recognise our back wall as being based on Pea Pod at Curber. Located on the edge of the Peak Distict, between Stockport and Macclesfield, Manchester, Cheshire and Derbyshire. Our ply walls routes are change on a weekly basis with new and challenging routes added all the time with the added bonus of some of the UK's most technical volumes being designed and built on site. Rope Race bouldering is spread across 2 areas `The Lounge` and `The Palm Room` plus a training area with slack line and finger boards. The `Fat Badger` cafe is a fantastic addition, serving hot and cold food in a chilled environment along with our world famous`Flapjack`

Manchester based Scuba Diving Centre - All levels of PADI diving courses offered, from pool "try-dives" to IDC Staff Instructor.

Into the Deep is a small, family run, independent, multi agency, registered dive centre based in Cheshire. We offer a wide range of services for all levels of dive training, from beginner to instructor. As well as providing all levels of training & instruction, we are also an official PADI youth training academy, and have a well stocked dive equipment shop.