Broughton and Bretton walks

A short stroll round two villages, one in England and one in Wales.

A peaceful walk in the low-lying Dee valley using a mix of farm tracks, quiet country lanes and field paths, including
a pleasant stretch along the River Alyn.

A pleasant and undemanding walk through the low-lying meadows of the Dee Valley.

A short level stroll on lanes and footpaths, with a couple of stretches along the pretty River Alyn.

A pleasant level walk through meadows, with stretches alongside the rivers Dee and Alyn.

Walk through a wooded nature reserve, with good views across the Dee valley on the return journey.

Two contrasting villages, one on a hilltop and the other in the lonely valley of the River Gowy. Wet grass and muddy sections, and after prolonged rain some of the low-lying meadows may be impassably flooded.

A few paths may be under crops, or muddy after rain. Includes some road walking

Stroll through watermeadows and along a hollow way to a ridge-top village, returning via Watling Street

A partly traffic-free route on former railway lines, estuarine cycle-paths and quiet lanes.

Estuary-side walking and a pleasant hillside return with good views.

Enjoy views over the Dee marshes, sample the Wirral Way, and explore Parkgate village.

Echoes of the past with former railway lines and disused quaysides alongside the Dee.

A steady climb through heath and woodland to the Sandstone Trail and Maiden Castle, an Iron Age hillfort.

An extended walk along the Sandstone Trail, giving fine views and including highlights of the mid-Cheshire ridge.

Explore two interesting villages full of historic buildings.

Experience superb views, intriguing industrial relics and a pleasant return through rolling Cheshire countryside.

A pleasant stroll around the village and surrounding farmland, with wide views in all directions.

Two hillforts, mixed walking in farmland and woodland, and rocky outcrops with wide views.

A rewarding field and woodland walk to a local landmark with a commanding view over the Mersey estuary.

A short walk full of history: ancient Offa’s Dyke, a 19th-century icehouse and an Iron Age hillfort.

A glimpse of the family seat of the Wynn family, after which the pub is named.

An all-day walk to a historic house set in a riverside country park, plus a long section of Wat’s Dyke.