60 easy-to-follow circular walks in Cheshire

Sixty easy-to-follow hand-crafted circular walks, routes & maps in Cheshire of all grades in Walk Grade Order

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Walk ch101 Shutlingsloe and Wildboarclough from Ridgegate Reservoir

The 'Cheshire Matterhorn' - varied walking with one steep ascent

Vital Statistics:

Length:	7.25 miles (11.5 km)
Ascent:	1,598 ft (487 m)
Time:	4.25hrs
Grade:		(Moderate)

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch101 Shutlingsloe and Wildboarclough from Ridgegate Reservoir pdf

Route Summary:

Ridgegate Reservoir - Leather's Smithy - Trentabank Reservoir - Higher Ridgegate - Macclesfield Forest - Shutlingsloe - Wildboarclough - Higher Nabbs Farm - Oaken Clough - Oakenclough Farm - Pot Lords - The Hanging Gate - The Gritstone Trail - Throstles Nest Farm - Ridgegate Reservoir

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Walk ch102 Dunham Massey and The Bridgewater Canal from Lymm

Fine waterside walk

Vital Statistics:

Length:	11.25 miles (18 km)
Ascent:	213 ft (65 m)
Time:	4½ hrs
Grade:		(Easy)

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch102 Dunham Massey and The Bridgewater Canal from Lymm pdf

Route Summary:

The Trans Pennine Trail (Lymm) - Lymm - Carr Green - Oldfield Brow - Altrincham - The Bridgewater Canal - The Cheshire Ring Canal Walk - Dunham Town - Dunham Massey - Little Bollington - The Bridgewater Canal - The Cheshire Ring Canal Walk - Agden Bridge - Oughtrington - Lymm Village - Slitten Gorge - The Trans Pennine Trail - Lymm.

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Walk ch103 Hare Hill and Monk's Heath from Alderley Edge

Pleasant Country Walk

Vital Statistics:

Length:	8.75 miles (14 km)
Ascent:	1,050 ft (320 m)
Time:	4.25hrs
Grade:		(Moderate)

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch103 Hare Hill and Monk's Heath from Alderley Edge pdf

Route Summary:

Alderley Edge - Clock House Farm - Daniel Hill - Daniel Wood - Alder Wood - Hare Hill - Finlow Hill Wood - Clinton Hill - Birtles Hill - Fernhill - Monk's Heath - Yarwoods Farm - Heawood House - Nether Alderley Mill - Nether Alderley - Alderley Edge

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Walk ch104 Croker Hill from The Hanging Gate

Fabulous views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	8.5 miles (13.5 km)
Ascent:	1,690 ft (515 m)
Time:	4.75hrs
Grade:		(Moderate)

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch104 Croker Hill from The Hanging Gate pdf

Route Summary:

The Hanging Gate - Pot Lords - High Lee Farm - Withenshaw - Cessbank Common - Longgutter - Lower Greasley Farm - Greasley Hollow - Mareknowles Farm - The Gritstone Trail - Wincle Minn - Golden Slack - Croker Hill - Sutton Common - Foxbank Farm - Higher Sutton - Lowerhouse Farm - The Hanging Gate

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Walk ch106 New Mills from Hale

Quiet farmland

Vital Statistics:

Length:	8.5 miles (13.5 km)
Ascent:	453 ft (138 m)
Time:	3½ hrs
Grade:		(Easy)

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch106 New Mills from Hale pdf

Route Summary:

Hale (near Altrincham) - The River Bollin - The Bollin Valley Way - Coppice Farm - Ryecroft Farm - Birkin Farm - Birtles Farm - New Mills - Breach House Farm - Higherhouse Farm - The River Bollin - Ross Mill - Hale.

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Walk ch107 Bulkeley Hill, Raw Head, Bickerton Hill and The Sandstone Trail from Upper Bewardsley

Superb views of the Cheshire Plain

Vital Statistics:

Length:	9.5 miles (15 km)
Ascent:	1,831 ft (558 m)
Time:	5.25hrs
Grade:		(Moderate)

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch107 Bulkeley Hill, Raw Head, Bickerton Hill and The Sandstone Trail from Upper Bewardsley pdf

Route Summary:

Upper Burwardsley - The Sandstone Trail - Bulkeley Hill - Raw Head (Rawhead) - Chiflik Farm - Gallantry Bank - Bickerton - Bickerton Hill - Maiden Castle (Bickerton Hill) - Brown Knowl - Fullers Moor - Harthill - Burwardsley - Upper Burwardsley

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Walk ch108 The Cloud (Bosley Cloud) and The Macclesfield Canal from Timbersbrook

Huge views followed by a canal towpath

Vital Statistics:

Length:	9 miles (14.5 km)
Ascent:	1,208 ft (368 m)
Time:	4½ hrs
Grade:		(Moderate)

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch108 The Cloud (Bosley Cloud) and The Macclesfield Canal from Timbersbrook pdf

Route Summary:

Timbersbrook - The Gritstone Trail - Pool Bank - The Staffordshire Way - Folly Cottage - Cloud Plantation - The Cloud (Bosley Cloud) - Avona - The Dane Valley Way - River Dane - The Macclesfield Canal - The Cheshire Ring Canal Walk - Buglawton - Brook House Farm - Pool Bank - Timbersbrook

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Walk ch109 Great Budworth from Pickmere

Lovely church, village and lake

Vital Statistics:

Length:	5 miles (8 km)
Ascent:	226 ft (69 m)
Time:	2.25hrs
Grade:		(Easy)

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch109 Great Budworth from Pickmere pdf

Route Summary:

Pickmere - Wathall Farm - Moss End - Hilltop Farm - The North Cheshire Way - Great Budworth - Pick Mere - Pickmere

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Walk ch110 Helsby Hill and The Sandstone Trail from Frodsham

Fine views of the mersey estuary

Vital Statistics:

Length:	6.25 miles (10 km)
Ascent:	1,254 ft (382 m)
Time:	3½ hrs
Grade:		(Moderate)

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch110 Helsby Hill and The Sandstone Trail from Frodsham pdf

Route Summary:

Frodsham - Beacon Hill (Frodsham) - Frodsham Golf Course - Dunsdale Wood - Tong Dean - Helsby Hill Fort - Helsby Hill - The Longster Trail - Harmers Wood - The Sandstone Trail - Snidley Moor and Woodhouse Hill - Snidley Moor Wood - Beacon Hill (Frodsham) - Frodsham

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Walk ch115 North Rode from Bosley Locks

Lovely stroll down a 12 Canal Lock Staircase

Vital Statistics:

Length:	4.5 miles (7 km)
Ascent:	341 ft (104 m)
Time:	2 hrs
Grade:		(Easy)

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch115 North Rode from Bosley Locks pdf

Route Summary:

Bosley Locks - The Macclesfield Canal - The Cheshire Ring Canal Walk - River Dane Aquaduct - Railway Viaduct - Crossley Farm - Colleymill Bridge - North Rode - North Rode Manor Fish Pond - Station Wood - Big Dogbottom Wood - Bosley Locks

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Walk ch116 The Sandstone Trail and The Shropshire Union Canal from Tarpoley

Field path & a canal towpath

Vital Statistics:

Length:	6 miles (9.5 km)
Ascent:	295 ft (90 m)
Time:	2½ hrs
Grade:		(Easy)

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch116 The Sandstone Trail and The Shropshire Union Canal from Tarpoley pdf

Route Summary:

Tarpoley - The Sandstone Trail - Ferney Lees - Wharton's Bridge - The Shorpshire Union Canal - Wharton's Lock - A49 - Tiverton - Tarpoley

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Walk ch118 Dutton Locks from Acton Bridge

Canal towpaths & farmland

Vital Statistics:

Length:	4 miles (6.5 km)
Ascent:	233 ft (71 m)
Time:	1.75hrs
Grade:		(Easy)

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch118 Dutton Locks from Acton Bridge pdf

Route Summary:

Acton Bridge - Manor Farm - Dutton Locks - River Weaver - Pickerings Cut - Dutton Viaduct - Pickerings Lock - Oakhill Farm - Cliff Brook - Lower Green Farm - Acton Bridge

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Walk ch120 The Bridgewater Canal from Lymm

Gentle waterside stroll

Vital Statistics:

Length:	5.25 miles (8.5 km)
Ascent:	246 ft (75 m)
Time:	2.25hrs
Grade:		(Easy)

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch120 The Bridgewater Canal from Lymm pdf

Route Summary:

The Trans Pennine Trail (Lymm) - Lymm - The Bridgewater Canal - The Cheshire Ring Canal Walk - Lymm Village - The Dingle - Lymm Dam - The Bongs - Crosfield Bridge - Oughtrington - The Bridgewater Canal - The Cheshire Ring Canal Walk - Rushgreen - Slitten Gorge - The Trans Pennine Trail - Lymm.

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Walk ch121 Rostherne from Hoo Green

Quiet country lanes

Vital Statistics:

Length:	6.75 miles (11 km)
Ascent:	370 ft (110 m)
Time:	3 hrs
Grade:		(Easy)

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch121 Rostherne from Hoo Green pdf

Route Summary:

Hoo Green - Hulseheath - Gorse Barn - Millington Brook - Agden Brook - Denfield Hall Farm - Rostherne Brook - Rostherne - Rostherene Mere Nature Reserve - Marsh Farm - Rostherne - Cicely Mill - Bucklow Hill - Hulseheath - Hoo Green

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Walk ch122 Jenkin Chapel and Yearns Low from Lamaload Reservoir

Delightful country walking

Vital Statistics:

Length:	3.5 miles (5.5 km)
Ascent:	840 ft (256 m)
Time:	2.25hrs
Grade:		(Easy)

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch122 Jenkin Chapel and Yearns Low from Lamaload Reservoir pdf

Route Summary:

Lamaload Reservoir - Saltersford Hall - Jenkin Chapel - Waggonshaw Brow - Yearns Low - Lamaload Roservoir.

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Walk ch123 Knolls Green and Lindow Moss from Lindow Common, Wilmslow

One of the few lowland heaths in NW England

Vital Statistics:

Length:	6.5 miles (10.5 km)
Ascent:	167 ft (51 m)
Time:	2.75hrs
Grade:		(Easy)

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch123 Knolls Green and Lindow Moss from Lindow Common, Wilmslow pdf

Route Summary:

Lindow Common - Wilmslow - Lindow Moss - Morley Green - Rossmere - Saltersley Hall Farm - Mobberley Golf Club - Graveyard Farm - Knolls Green - Paddockhill - Plough and Flail - Racecourse Farm - Lindow Common - Wilmslow.

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Walk ch124 Holford Hall from Plumley

Farmland paths

Vital Statistics:

Length:	3.75 miles (6 km)
Ascent:	118 ft (36 m)
Time:	1½ hrs
Grade:		(Easy)

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch124 Holford Hall from Plumley pdf

Route Summary:

Plumley - Holford Moss - Holford Hall - Henshaw Green - Plumley

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Walk ch128 Gawsworth from Oakgrove

Gentle stroll to a historic house

Vital Statistics:

Length:	4.5 miles (7 km)
Ascent:	66 ft (20 m)
Time:	1½ hrs
Grade:		(Easy)

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch128 Gawsworth from Oakgrove pdf

Route Summary:

Oakgrove - The Macclesfield Canal - The Cheshire Ring Canal Walk - Gawsworth - Oakgrove

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Walk ch129 Hangingstone Hill (Eddisbury Hill) from Barns Bridge Gates, Hatchmere

Superb views from Hangingstone Hill (Eddisbury Hill)

Vital Statistics:

Length:	6 miles (9.5 km)
Ascent:	479 ft (146 m)
Time:	2.75hrs
Grade:		(Easy)

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch129 Hangingstone Hill (Eddisbury Hill) from Barns Bridge Gates, Hatchmere pdf

Route Summary:

Hatchmere - Barns Bridge Gate - Delamere Forest - The Sandstone Way - The Delamere Way - Blakemere Moss - Linmere Visitor Centre - Eddisbury Hill - Eddisbury Hill Fort - Eddisbury Hill Farm - Hangingstone Hill (Eddisbury Hill) - Nettleford Wood - The Sandstone Way - Eddisbury Lodge Cottage - Eddisbury Lodge - Delamere Forest - Barns Bridge Gate - Hatchmere

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Walk ch131 Shining Tor and Yearns Low from Lamaload Reservoir

Steady climb to great views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	7.25 miles (11.5 km)
Ascent:	1,680 ft (512 m)
Time:	4½ hrs
Grade:		(Moderate)

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch131 Shining Tor and Yearns Low from Lamaload Reservoir pdf

Route Summary:

Lamaload Reservoir - Shining Tor - Cats Tor - Pym Chair - Jenkin Chapel - Waggonshaw Brow - Yearns Low - Lamaload Reservoir

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Walk ch132 The Lymm Heritage Trail

Pleasant stroll through a historic village

Vital Statistics:

Length:	3.75 miles (6 km)
Ascent:	204 ft (62 m)
Time:	2 hrs
Grade:		(Easy)

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch132 The Lymm Heritage Trail pdf

Route Summary:

The Trans Pennine Trail (Lymm) - Lymm - The Bridgewater Canal - The Cheshire Ring Canal Walk - Lymm Village - The Dingle - Lymm Dam - The Bongs - Crosfield Bridge - Lymm Dam - The Dingle - Lymm Cross - The Bridgewater Canal - The Cheshire Ring Canal Walk - Slitten Gorge - The Trans Pennine Trail - Lymm.

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Walk ch133 Goostrey, The Bongs, Boots Green and Peover Hall from Over Peover

Historic hall and church

Vital Statistics:

Length:	9.5 miles (15 km)
Ascent:	358 ft (109 m)
Time:	3.75hrs
Grade:		(Easy)

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch133 Goostrey, The Bongs, Boots Green and Peover Hall from Over Peover pdf

Route Summary:

Over Peover - Peover Hall - Great Wood - Peover Eye - Woodend Farm - Blackden Heath - Redlion Brook - Goostrey - The Bongs - Swanwick Hall Farm - Booth Bed Lane - Boots Green - Meadowbank Farm - Long Lane - Peover Hall - Peover Hall Church - Peover Village Hall - Over Peover

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Walk ch134 The River Bollin, Styal Country Park and Quarry Bank Mill from Wilmslow

Lovely riverside path and historic mill

Vital Statistics:

Length:	5.5 miles (9 km)
Ascent:	499 ft (152 m)
Time:	2.75hrs
Grade:		(Easy)

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch134 The River Bollin, Styal Country Park and Quarry Bank Mill from Wilmslow pdf

Route Summary:

Twinnies Bridge - Wilmslow - Moss Grove Farm - Morely - The River Bollin - Styal Country Park - Giant's Castle Bridge - Oxbrow Bridge - Kingfisher Bridge - Norcliffe Church - Styal Cross - Styal - Quarry Bank Mill - Twinnies Bridge - Wilmslow.

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Walk ch135 The Cloud (Bosley Cloud) from Timbersbrook

Stunning views after a gentle climb

Vital Statistics:

Length:	4 miles (6.5 km)
Ascent:	791 ft (241 m)
Time:	2.25hrs
Grade:		(Easy)

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch135 The Cloud (Bosley Cloud) from Timbersbrook pdf

Route Summary:

Timbersbrook - The Gritstone Trail - Pool Bank - The Staffordshire Way - Folly Cottage - Cloud Plantation - The Cloud (Bosley Cloud) - Avona - Cloud Side Farm - Bridgestones Farm - Bridestones Burial Chamber - Timbersbrook

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Walk ch136 Raw Head, Bickerton Hill and The Sandstone Trail from Duckington

Superb views of the Cheshire Plain

Vital Statistics:

Length:	6.5 miles (10.5 km)
Ascent:	6 ft (421 m)
Time:	2.75hrs
Grade:		(Moderate)

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch136 Raw Head, Bickerton Hill and The Sandstone Trail from Duckington pdf

Route Summary:

Duckington - Bickerton Hill - Brown Knowl - Fullers Moor - Harthill - Bodnook Wood - Droppingstone Farm - The Sandstone Trail - Raw Head (Rawhead) - Chiflik Farm - Gallantry Bank - Bickerton - Bickerton Hill - Maiden Castle (Bickerton Hill) - Duckington

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Walk ch139 The Weaver Navigation from Pickerings Lock

Canal towpaths & farmland

Vital Statistics:

Length:	3.75 miles (6 km)
Ascent:	197 ft (60 m)
Time:	1.75hrs
Grade:		(Easy)

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch139 The Weaver Navigation from Pickerings Lock pdf

Route Summary:

Pickerings Lock - The Weaver Navigation - The Belt - Hall O' The' Hey Farm - Crewood Lodge - The Hurst - Oakwell Farm - Pickerings Lock

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Walk ch140 Mottram Hall from Mottram St Andrew

Gentle country meanderings

Vital Statistics:

Length:	5.75 miles (9 km)
Ascent:	354 ft (108 m)
Time:	2½ hrs
Grade:		(Easy)

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch140 Mottram Hall from Mottram St Andrew pdf

Route Summary:

Mottram St Andrew - River Bollin - Willot Nurseries - Top O' Th' Hill Farm - Mottram Hall Golf Course - Mottram Hall - Woodside Farm - Legh Hall - Hunters Pool - Goose Green Farm - Mottram St Andrew

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Walk ch141 Siddington Heath from Redes Mere

A pleasant stroll through rural farmland

Vital Statistics:

Length:	7.5 miles (12 km)
Ascent:	197 ft (60 m)
Time:	3 hrs
Grade:		(Easy)

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch141 Siddington Heath from Redes Mere pdf

Route Summary:

Redes Mere - Redes Mere Nature Reserve - Fanshawe - Hills Green Farm - Hazelwall Farm - Henshaw Hall Farm - Heskey Wood - Snape Brook - Moss Wood - Crabtree Moss Farm - Marton Gate Farm - Northwood Farm - Sandbank Farm - Mere Moss Wood - Siddington Heath - Holly Cottage - Blake House Farm - Capesthorne Hall - Redes Mere

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Walk ch142 The Sandstone Trail, Beeston Castle and Higher Burwardsley from Tarporley

Field paths and woodland

Vital Statistics:

Length:	11.25 miles (18 km)
Ascent:	883 ft (269 m)
Time:	5 hrs
Grade:		(Moderate)

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch142 The Sandstone Trail, Beeston Castle and Higher Burwardsley from Tarporley pdf

Route Summary:

Tarpoley - The Sandstone Trail - Ferney Lees - Wharton's Bridge - The Shorpshire Union Canal - Wharton's Lock - Beeston Castle - Beeston - Peckforton Woods - Higher Burwardsley - Waste Hill - Peckforton Hills - Peckforton Castle Lodge - Willis's Wood - Beeston - A49 - Tiverton - Tarpoley

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Walk ch145 Mow Cop from Ackers Crossing

Quiet countryside and a castle/folly

Vital Statistics:

Length:	5.5 miles (9 km)
Ascent:	689 ft (215 m)
Time:	2.75hrs
Grade:		(Easy)

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch145 Mow Cop from Ackers Crossing pdf

Route Summary:

Ackers Crossing - The Macclesfield Canal - The Cheshire Ring Canal Walk - Scholar Green - Mount Pleasant - Mow Cop (Old Man of Mow) - The Gritstone Trail - The Staffordshire Way - The South Cheshire Way - Quarry Wood - Hanging Wood - Roe Park - Ackers Crossing

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Walk ch146 Kettleshulme and Shining Tor from Lamaload Reservoir

Varied walking

Vital Statistics:

Length:	9.5 miles (15 km)
Ascent:	1,611 ft (491 m)
Time:	5 hrs
Grade:		(Moderate)

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch146 Kettleshulme and Shining Tor from Lamaload Reservoir pdf

Route Summary:

Lamaload Reservoir - Saltersford Hall - Jenkin Chapel - Kettleshulme - Windgather Rocks - Pym Chair - Cats Tor - Shining Tor - Lamaload Reservoir

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Walk ch148 Gawsworth Hall from North Rode

Gentle countryside and historic church & hall

Vital Statistics:

Length:	7.25 miles (11.5 km)
Ascent:	404 ft (123 m)
Time:	3 hrs
Grade:		(Easy)

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch148 Gawsworth Hall from North Rode pdf

Route Summary:

North Rode - Gawsworth - Oakgrove - The Macclesfield Canal - The Cheshire Ring Canal Walk - Bosley Locks - Big Dogbottom Wood - Station Wood - North Rode Manor Fish Pond - North Rode

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Walk ch151 The Sandstone Trail and The Shropshire Union Canal from Tiverton

Canal towpath and field paths

Vital Statistics:

Length:	3.5 miles (5.5 km)
Ascent:	286 ft (87 m)
Time:	1.75hrs
Grade:		(Easy)

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch151 The Sandstone Trail and The Shropshire Union Canal from Tiverton pdf

Route Summary:

Tiverton - The Shropshire Union Canal - Wharton's Lock - The Sandstone Trail - Beeston Castle - Beeston - Beeston Hall Farm - Tiverton

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Walk ch153 Raw Head and The Sandstone Trail from Higher Burwardsley

Superb views of the Cheshire Plain

Vital Statistics:

Length:	5.5 miles (8.5 km)
Ascent:	1,050 ft (320 m)
Time:	3 hrs
Grade:		(Moderate)

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch153 Raw Head and The Sandstone Trail from Higher Burwardsley pdf

Route Summary:

Upper Burwardsley - The Sandstone Trail - Bulkeley Hill - Raw Head (Rawhead) - Bodnook Wood - Burwardsley Hill - Burwardsley - Upper Burwardsley

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Walk ch155 Jenkin Chapel and Windgather Rocks from Pym Chair

Fine views from quiet country paths

Vital Statistics:

Length:	6.25 miles (10 km)
Ascent:	1,451 ft (442 m)
Time:	3.75hrs
Grade:		(Moderate)

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch155 Jenkin Chapel and Windgather Rocks from Pym Chair pdf

Route Summary:

Pym Chair - Jenkin Chapel - Broad Moss - Saddle Cote - Moss Brook - Harrop Fold Farm - Black Brook - Charles Head Farm - Near Carr Farm - Fivelane-ends - Taxal Edge - Windgather Rocks - Goyt Forest - Ladbitch Wood - Pym Chair

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Walk ch157 Shining Tor and Cats Tor from Lamaload Reservoir

Steady climb to great views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	6.25 miles (10 km)
Ascent:	1,224 ft (373 m)
Time:	3½ hrs
Grade:		(Moderate)

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch157 Shining Tor and Cats Tor from Lamaload Reservoir pdf

Route Summary:

Lamaload Reservoir - Shining Tor - Cats Tor - Pym Chair - Jenkin Chapel - Lamaload Reservoir

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Walk ch161 Great Budworth from Arley Hall

Historical village & church

Vital Statistics:

Length:	5.5 miles (8.5 km)
Ascent:	158 ft (48 m)
Time:	2.25hrs
Grade:		(Easy)

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch161 Great Budworth from Arley Hall pdf

Route Summary:

Arley - Arley Hall - Arley Brook - Hollies Farm - Antrobus - Budworth Heath - Great Budworth - Stockley Farm - Arley

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Walk ch170 Little Moreton Hall and Mow Cop from Ackers Crossing

Quiet countryside and a castle/folly

Vital Statistics:

Length:	8.25 miles (13 km)
Ascent:	804 ft (245 m)
Time:	3.75hrs
Grade:		(Moderate)

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch170 Little Moreton Hall and Mow Cop from Ackers Crossing pdf

Route Summary:

Ackers Crossing - The Macclesfield Canal - The Cheshire Ring Canal Walk - Little Moreton Hall - Boarded Barn Farm - Rode Mill - Claphatches - Scholar Green - Mount Pleasant - Mow Cop (Old Man of Mow) - The Gritstone Trail - The Staffordshire Way - The South Cheshire Way - Quarry Wood - Hanging Wood - Roe Park - Ackers Crossing

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Walk ch172 The Cloud (Bosley Cloud) and Rushtone Spencer from Timbersbrook

Stunning views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	7.5 miles (12 km)
Ascent:	1,359 ft (414 m)
Time:	4.25hrs
Grade:		(Moderate)

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch172 The Cloud (Bosley Cloud) and Rushtone Spencer from Timbersbrook pdf

Route Summary:

Timbersbrook - The Gritstone Trail - Pool Bank - The Staffordshire Way - Folly Cottage - Cloud Plantation - The Cloud (Bosley Cloud) - Avona - The Dane Valley Way - Raven's Clough - Ravensclough Brook - Rushton Spencer - Oulton - Woodhouse Green - Bridgestones Farm - Bridestones Burial Chamber - Timbersbrook

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Walk ch175 The Macclesfield Canal, Bosley Locks and North Rode from Gawsworth

Gentle countryside stroll and historic church and hall

Vital Statistics:

Length:	9.25 miles (15 km)
Ascent:	545 ft (166 m)
Time:	4 hrs
Grade:		(Moderate)

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch175 The Macclesfield Canal, Bosley Locks and North Rode from Gawsworth pdf

Route Summary:

Gawsworth - Oakgrove - The Macclesfield Canal - The Cheshire Ring Canal Walk - Bosley Locks - River Dane Aquaduct - Railway Viaduct - Crossley Farm - Colleymill Bridge - North Rode - Manor Farm - Beancroft Wood - Rodegreen Farm - Gawsworth

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Walk ch177 Holford Hall and Royd Wood from Plumley

Farmland paths

Vital Statistics:

Length:	6 miles (9.5 km)
Ascent:	164 ft (50 m)
Time:	2½ hrs
Grade:		(Easy)

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch177 Holford Hall and Royd Wood from Plumley pdf

Route Summary:

Plumley - Holford Moss - Holford Hall - Henshaw Green - Royd Wood - Plumley

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Walk ch181 The Trent and Mersey Canal from Little Leigh

Delightful canal walk & quiet countryside

Vital Statistics:

Length:	5 miles (8 km)
Ascent:	338 ft (103 m)
Time:	2.25hrs
Grade:		(Easy)

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Route Summary:

Little Leigh - Friar's Rough - Trent and Mersey Canal - Bardleymeadow Wood - Daleford House - Saltersford Tunnel - Barnton - Stone Heyes Farm - Desley Heath Farm - Claterwick Farm - Little Leigh

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Walk ch184 The Trent and Mersey Canal and Anderton Boat Lift from Marbury Park Country Park

Fascinating Victorian engineering

Vital Statistics:

Length:	3.75 miles (6 km)
Ascent:	253 ft (77 m)
Time:	2 hrs
Grade:		(Easy)

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Route Summary:

Marbury Park Country Park - Forge Brook - Big Wood - Trent and Mersey Canal - The Cheshire Ring Walk - Anderton - Anderton Boat Lift - Kennel Wood - The Northe Cheshire Way - Marbury Park Country Park

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Walk ch189 Wettenhall from Church Minshull

Quiet country lanes

Vital Statistics:

Length:	8.25 miles (13 km)
Ascent:	295 ft (90 m)
Time:	3½ hrs
Grade:		(Easy)

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Route Summary:

Church Minshull - Sunnyside - Eel Brook - Paradise Green - Paradise Wood - Wettenhall Green - Wettenhall - Stockerlane - Bankside Farm - Brookside Wood - Wettenhall Brook - Darnall Radio Telescope - Paradise Farm - Paradise Green - Eel Brook - Sunnyside - Church Minshull

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Walk ch193 The Bridgewater Canal and Hatton from Higher Walton

Quiet country fields & canal towpaths

Vital Statistics:

Length:	6.25 miles (10 km)
Ascent:	400 ft (122 m)
Time:	2.75hrs
Grade:		(Easy)

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Route Summary:

Higher Walton - The Bridgewater Canal - Hillfoot Farm - The Mersey Valley Way - Bellfield Farm - Dennow Cottage - Dennow Farm - Hatton - Blue Coat Farm - Row's Wood - Moore - The Bridgewater Canal - Walton Hall - Higher Walton

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Walk ch207 Sponds Hill and Lyme Park from Higher Poynton

Superb Cheshire views and a Stately Home

Vital Statistics:

Length:	9.75 miles (15.5 km)
Ascent:	9 ft (409 m)
Time:	5 hrs
Grade:		(Moderate)

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch207 Sponds Hill and Lyme Park from Higher Poynton pdf

Route Summary:

Nelson Pit Visitors Centre - Higher Poynton - The Macclesfield Canal - The Cheshire Ring Canal Walk - Wood Lanes - Adlington Basin - Lockgate Farm - The North Cheshire Way - Harrop Brow - Birchencliff Farm - Keeper's Cottage - Dale Top - Sponds Moor - The Gritstone Trail - Sponds Hill - Bowstonegate Farm - Bow Stones - Higher Moor - Lyme Park Country Park - Lantern Wood - The Cage - Lyme Hall - Fallow Deer Park - The Lime Avenue - Lyme Park Car Park - Windgather Farm - Haresteads Farm - Nelson Pit Visitors Centre - Higher Poynton.

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Walk ch209 Three Shires Head from Wildboarclough

Easy moorland walking

Vital Statistics:

Length:	3.75 miles (11 km)
Ascent:	1,415 ft (431 m)
Time:	4 hrs
Grade:		(Moderate)

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Route Summary:

Wildboarclough - Clough House - Cumberland Brook - Cumberland Cottage - Danethorn Hollow - Wood Moss - The Dane Valley Way - Three Shires Head - Knarr Farm - Robins Clough - Bennettsitch Farm - Midgley Gate Farm - Burnt Cliff Top - Tagsclough Hill - Heild End Farm - Wildboarclough

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Walk ch213 The Sandstone Trail and Higher Burwardsley from Beeston

Woodland and farmland walk

Vital Statistics:

Length:	4.75 miles (7.5 km)
Ascent:	515 ft (157 m)
Time:	2.25hrs
Grade:		(Easy)

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Route Summary:

Beeston - Beeston Castle - The Sandstone Trail - Peckforton Woods - Higher Burwardsley - Waste Hill - Peckforton Hills - Peckforton Castle Lodge - Willis's Wood - Beeston

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Walk ch223 Tegg's Nose from Langley

Forest walking followed by fine views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	4.75 miles (7.5 km)
Ascent:	886 ft (270 m)
Time:	2½ hrs
Grade:		(Easy)

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Route Summary:

Ridgegate Reservoir - Langley - Topclose Farm - Macclesfield Forest - Ashtreetop - Warrilowhead Farm - Walker Barn - Tegg's Nose Country Park - Tegg's Nose - Teggsnose Wood - Teggsnose Reservoir - Bottoms Reservoir - Langley - Ridgegate Reservoir

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Walk ch226 Shutlingsloe from Wildboarclough

The 'Cheshire Matterhorn' - a short but stiff pull up to fine views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	4.75 miles (7.5 km)
Ascent:	1,175 ft (358 m)
Time:	3 hrs
Grade:		(Moderate)

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch226 Shutlingsloe from Wildboarclough pdf

Route Summary:

Wildboarclough - Banktop Farm - Shutlingsloe Farm - Shutlingsloe - Macclesfield Forest - Ferriser - Dingers Hollow - Clough House - Wildboarclough

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Walk ch235 Newchurch Common from Whitegate

Woodland, Farmland & a dismantled railway

Vital Statistics:

Length:	5.25 miles (8.5 km)
Ascent:	417 ft (127 m)
Time:	2½ hrs
Grade:		(Easy)

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch235 Newchurch Common from Whitegate pdf

Route Summary:

Whitegate - New Pool - Petty Pool - Pettypool Wood - Newchurch Common - Whitegate Way (Dismantled Railway) - Whitegate Station - Martonsands - Foxwist Green - Whitegate

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Walk ch241 Oakgrove via The Macclesfield Canal from Gurnett

Easy canal towpath walking

Vital Statistics:

Length:	4.5 miles (7 km)
Ascent:	266 ft (81 m)
Time:	2 hrs
Grade:		(Easy)

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch241 Oakgrove via The Macclesfield Canal from Gurnett pdf

Route Summary:

Gurnett - The Macclesfield Canal - The Cheshire Ring Canal Walk - Oakgrove - Sutton Reservoir - Sutton Grange - Gurnett

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Walk ch250 Weaver Navigation from Acton Bridge

Canals & farmland

Vital Statistics:

Length:	7.25 miles (11.5 km)
Ascent:	384 ft (117 m)
Time:	3 hrs
Grade:		(Easy)

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch250 Weaver Navigation from Acton Bridge pdf

Route Summary:

Acton Bridge - Manor Farm - Dutton Locks - River Weaver - Pickerings Cut - Dutton Viaduct - Pickerings Lock - The Weaver Navigation - The Belt - Hall O' The' Hey Farm - Crewood Lodge - Oakhill Farm - Cliff Brook - Lower Green Farm - Acton Bridge

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Walk ch252 Three Shires Head and Cheeks Hill from The Cat and Fiddle

The highest point in Staffordshire

Vital Statistics:

Length:	8.25 miles (13 km)
Ascent:	1,247 ft (380 m)
Time:	4.25hrs
Grade:		(Moderate)

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Route Summary:

Cat and Fiddle - A537 Goyt's Moss - Whetstone Ridge - Danebower Hollow - A54 - Danebower Quarries - The River Dane - The Dane Valley Way - Orchard Farm - Three Shires Head - Panniers Pool - Cheeks Hill - Dane Head - Axe Edge (Axe Edge Moor) - A54 - Cat and Fiddle

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Walk ch253 Little Moreton Hall from Ackers Crossing

Quiet countryside

Vital Statistics:

Length:	5.5 miles (9 km)
Ascent:	115 ft (35 m)
Time:	2.25hrs
Grade:		(Easy)

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Route Summary:

Ackers Crossing - The Macclesfield Canal - The Cheshire Ring Canal Walk - Little Moreton Hall - Boarded Barn Farm - Rode Mill - Claphatches - Scholar Green - The Macclesfield Canal - Ackers Crossing

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Walk ch261 Statham from Thelwall

A stroll along two famous canals

Vital Statistics:

Length:	4.5 miles (7 km)
Ascent:	190 ft (58 m)
Time:	1.75hrs
Grade:		(Easy)

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Route Summary:

Thelwall - Manchester Ship Canal - Thelwall Viaduct - Statham - The Bridgewater Canal - The Cheshire Ring Canal Walk - Thelwall

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Walk ch266 The Macclesfield Canal and Lyme Park from Higher Poynton

Good views from a country park

Vital Statistics:

Length:	7 miles (11 km)
Ascent:	824 ft (251 m)
Time:	3.25hrs
Grade:		(Moderate)

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch266 The Macclesfield Canal and Lyme Park from Higher Poynton pdf

Route Summary:

Nelson Pit Visitors Centre - Higher Poynton - The Macclesfield Canal - The Cheshire Ring Canal Walk - Wood Lanes - Adlington Basin - Lockgate Farm - The North Cheshire Way - Harrop Brow - West Parkgate - Lyme Park Country Park - Lyme Park Car Park - The Cage - Lyme Hall - Fallow Deer Park - The Lime Avenue - Lyme Park Car Park - Windgather Farm - Haresteads Farm - Nelson Pit Visitors Centre - Higher Poynton.

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Walk ch267 The River Bollin from Prestbury

A gentle river side stroll

Vital Statistics:

Length:	4 miles (6.5 km)
Ascent:	272 ft (83 m)
Time:	1.75hrs
Grade:		(Easy)

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Route Summary:

Prestbury - The River Bollin - The North Cheshire Way - Woodside Farm - Legh Hall - Woodend Farm - Spittle House - Prestbury

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Walk ch269 A Stroll around Lyme Park Country Park

In the footsteps of Pride and Prejudice

Vital Statistics:

Length:	4.5 miles (7 km)
Ascent:	715 ft (218 m)
Time:	2½ hrs
Grade:		(Easy)

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Route Summary:

Lyme Park Car Park - Lyme Park Country Park - Pursefield Wood - Paddock Cottage,Knightslow Wood, - Higher Moor - Lantern Wood - The Cage - The North Cheshire Way - Lyme Hall - Lyme Park Car Park

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Walk ch310 West Parkgate, Sponds Hill and The Cage from Lyme Park Country Park

Superb Cheshire views & a Stately Home

Vital Statistics:

Length:	7.25 miles (11.5 km)
Ascent:	1,201 ft (366 m)
Time:	3.75hrs
Grade:		(Moderate)

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Route Summary:

Lyme Park Car Park - Crow Wood - Hase Bank Wood - West Parkgate - The North Cheshire Way - Keepers' Cottage - Dale Top - Sponds Moor - The Gritstone Trail - Sponds Hill - Bow Stones - Bowstonegate Farm - Lyme Park Country Park - Lantern Wood - The Cage - Fallow Deer Park - The Lime Avenue - Lyme Park Car Park

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