The Bollin rises in the Pennines and flows through Macclesfield, Wilmslow, and Bowden and eventually into Manchester ship canal, about 30 miles from its source. The Bollin Valley Partnership manages over 100 miles of waymarked footpaths; several picnic sites, a Country Park and Aviation-viewing Park. It works with landowners and individuals to improve the local countryside – for wildlife and people – and the rangers run an annual activity programme.