Discover the hidden charm of Wild Boar Clough with scenic trails, lush forests, and breathtaking views perfect for your next adventure.
Start by accepting me: I did not expect to fall in love with a place called Wild Boer Cloe. The name alone seems like a wild animal that can pop from the back of a tree (Spiiler: No Boar in my experience, just a magnificent landscape). But this is the case , the names have power, they determine the expectation, and Wild Boar Chlo saves exactly.
During several trips, during the rainy afternoon, during the morning, I have come to see The Wild Boar’s Chlo as a kind of hidden gem , smaller audience than more famous peaks, yet rich in character, attraction and challenge. If you like Moore, Jungle, Brooks, Khadi Climbing and Silence, this article is for you. Let me get through what you expect, how to plan, what to see and how to experience wild boar in your best form.
What You'll Discover:
Location and origin
Where is Wild Boar Cloo?
Wildbollo (often written together) is a small village and civil priesthood (now merged into McClassfield Forest and Wildborko in Cheshire East).
It sits in the Peak District National Park, which means you get both rustic, distance attraction and park safety and facilities.
Shocklotloe, a large hill and landmark (some call it “Matterhorn of the Cheshire”), in the north,west of the village, when you reach the top, offers a wide view.
Children at Goose Tree Farm
Name and History: A little myth and reality
There are two potential origins called Wildbollo:
One version says that “Chlo” means a steep valley or ravine, and the old look of wild boar in the “Wild Boar” area. Mills, in their Dictionary of English PlaceNames, “describe a Deep Valley (or Chlo) repeatedly by Wild Boar.”
Another says it comes from the dramatic rise of Close Brook during heavy rain (fast, wild water).
There is also a local legend: This place was the place where the last wild boar in England was killed. (Whether right or more folklore, it adds to the secret.)
Children at Goose Tree Farm.
Geological properties and landscape
When I first entered the scenario with wild sting clay, I saw how this infection happens, sometimes suddenly:
You will find the steep valleys cut with water, which has tambling via Brooks. Cloo Brook is one.
Murland and Open Morses dominate high levels, especially up to Blackal or on a Shikhar. This is wind, exposed, large places.
Forest classes (especially Macaclessfield Forest) provide shelter and shade; Trees, moss, moist soil , very atmospheric.
There is also an element of water: Brooks, small waterfalls, many times wet hills and bogie spots, especially after rain. Berg under the feet, sometimes smooth, sometimes scream or shell pieces. It is not always well organized. Wild, really. And that’s part of the attraction.
Paths and walking: I love routes
Over the years I have walked many walks around the wild boar. Below are some of the most rewarding, with details so you can plan. I also want to share personal experiences – I wondered what I do differently.
| Route | Distance & Difficulty | What You’ll See | My Notes / Highlights |
| Three Shires Head Walk from Wildboarclough | ~5.5 miles (8.8 km), moderate. 2-3 hours. Peak District Walks | Rocky track, fields, waterfalls at Three Shires Head, views of Shutlingsloe if you take the extra summit loop. Peak District Walks | I did this on a cloudy morning. The waterfalls were dramatic because of recent rain; the bit adding the Shutlingsloe summit was tough on legs but worth every gasp. |
| Shutlingsloe Hill Walk via Macclesfield Forest | ~5-7 miles depending on route; steeper climbs. Peak District Walks+2Peak District Walks+2 | Forest paths, open moor, summit views, varied terrain. Peak District Walks | I remember halfway up, when I thought, “This is too steep,” but then broke through the tree line and saw the panorama—worth the sweat. |
| Short Shutlingsloe Route (Wildboarclough) | ~3 miles, steeper ascent (~506 m summit) and descent. Peak District Walks | Views from the top, breathing-space, excellent if you want something shorter but still challenging. Peak District Walks | On a misty morning, the top was ethereal—clouds rolling through valleys, peeking over ridges. Magical. |
| Wild Boar Clough, Bleaklow & Black Hill | Longer, more rugged; for experienced walkers. Mud and Routes | Bleaklow plateau, dramatic open landscapes, rocky brook follows, minimal shelter. Mud and Routes | This is where I learned my waterproofs weren’t enough—on Bleaklow, the wind and weather don’t play nice. Good map, GPS needed. |
Flora, organism and seasonal highlights
Wild Boar Chloris changes personality with weather. One of my favorite things is to tour several times a year and see how the color, smell and voice change.
Spring and early summer
New life in the forest: wildflower, fresh green leaves, bird song early in the morning.
High flows from melted ice or early rain , more vibrant water.
In late summer
Murland can be violet from Heather; The sun warms the stone and paths.
More insects, possibly if they are moist; But also butterflies, bees.
Winter season
Golden Leaves, Russet Woods; Crucial Morning, Mist in the Valley’s.
Great time for photography; Dramatic light.
Winter
Calm. The paths can be frozen or dirty; The forest is more naked.
On clear winter days, the scenes at the top can spread far away (I saw a distant country once, which I did not expect, thank you for clean air).
Wildlife intelligent, you can see:
Overhead birds from Moore edges.
Small mammals in forest areas.
Names and folklore reefs, deer and maybe signals (live wild boar, as far as I know).
Practical advice: How to prepare
If you decide to find out the hidden beauty of The Wild Boar today, here are suggestions to make it smooth (learned from personal bumps and slipups).
Equipment and clothes
Good hiking shoes with grip: Many ways are rocky, wet or uneven.
Waterproof (jacket, abroad if possible) even if the prognosis says that “light rain” ,waters change quickly here.
LIVING SUBSTANCE: Early start is cold, light and warm and warm, exposure to the air.
Navigation and security
Maps and guidebooks or GPS/GPX tracks: especially long, for less marked routes (e.g. Blacklo and Black Hill).
Check the weather further: Fog affects cloud cover, visibility of rain and brand.
Tell someone your way and expected return time.
Time and when to go
Working day or off,picking: Less people, feeling more “wild”.
Morning or late afternoon: Soft light, cooler air, better and more peaceful for pictures.
After the rain: Brooks, Fall, is more dramatic , but be careful.
Where to start and park
Cloe House parking lot, Wildbolloch is a regular trailhead.
Crag in is not just a pub , it’s a good milestone, sometimes used as a meeting point.
Food / drink / rest stops
Pack snacks or picnic: Brooks has beautiful places to close or close the lines.
If you want a hot drink or food, pubs or collars in villages nearby provide good relief.
My personal trip to wild boar
I want to share some of my own pilgrimage in Wild Boar Chlo , which inspires me to go back.
The first time I went, I was with a friend, in the early summer. We reached just when the sun was low, and put long golden stripes through the forest. I remember, “Okay, that’s what people think of the restructuring nature.” We moved to Schtlinglo, climbed through Bracon and Heather, and stopped at the top. This scene was a patchwork of Moreland, Forest, Shining Rivers , all over the clouds. I thought it was small and enthusiastic. I also slid on a wet stone , and almost fell, proving that humility is released in these areas.
Another time, in the fall, I went alone. The forests were under copper,and,can, leaf storm. A lightweight drizzle made pine and the Earth’s air smell. I lived next to a stream, sat on a moss rock and just listened. There was no one else around. No phone. No hurry. My mind at that moment stopped jumping. I realized how rare such moments are to me , and how I thought wild boar needs.
These personal moments are now informing me about my writing. I want you not only to achieve direction or facts, but to feel what it is like to stand there, trembling, coffee in your hand, wind in the face, firm heart in the face and then breathe in the stage.
Why go to Wild Boar Chlo today
If you are wondering why now, there are reasons here that make the right time to find out today.
Connect nature again:In a busy life, such places reset you. Cool, challenging, and beautiful.
The specificity of the season:Depending on the time of the year, you will find different lights, different smells, different moods. Every journey seems new.
Photo and inspiration:Either writer, artist, photographer or just a person with a telephone camera, Wild Boar Chlo gives you whimsical skies, sweeping lines, dramatic forest views.
Physical and mental challenge:Walking on the hills, on the thick path , good training. And mental reward when you reach a top or waterfall.
Less crowded:It is not known as any major attraction for the national park, so you often get located, loneliness, reflection.
Key Takings
- So if you read it and think, “Maybe I want to find out about wild sting clay today” , so. Lig your shoes, throw on a raincoat, wrap a snack and walk. Because once you are there, when you first top a hill, or get an easy sling on the stones, you will understand.
- Wild Boar Chlo is more than a name for a map. It is a myth and landscape, challenging and quiet. There is a steep climb and soft wood Wild Boar Clough. These are memories that surprise you. And yes, it’s hidden , so find it.
Additional Resources
- Macclesfield Forest Management Plan – Peak District Authority: Official conservation and land-use plan detailing wildlife management, walking access, and forest preservation strategies.
