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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)

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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)

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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)

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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)

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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)
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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)
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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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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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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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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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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)
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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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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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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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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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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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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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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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)
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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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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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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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