Alvanley walks

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.

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

Explore two interesting villages full of historic buildings.

Historic buildings and low-lying meadows around The Goshawk.

Fields and wooded stream valleys on the fringes of Delamere Forest.

An easy stroll along quiet lanes and footpaths around The Goshawk.

A pleasant woodland stroll to a nearby war memorial with fine views over the Mersey Estuary to Liverpool.

An interesting, level walk around the bird-rich lagoons and reed-beds of Frodsham Marsh – take your binoculars!

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

A moderate mountain-bike ride (or lengthy walk) on roads and woodland tracks within Delamere Forest. Numerous ascents and descents, mostly short but with a couple of steep or uneven sections where inexperienced or young riders may prefer to dismount. Not suitable for road bikes.

A short farmland walk featuring a pretty green lane and extensive views to Liverpool and the Clwydian mountains, and an exploration of Kelsall village.

An extended farmland and woodland walk along the Sandstone Trail, with fine views over seven counties!

A scenic walk featuring wide views over Kelsall and beyond, and a pretty wooded valley.

A mixture of woodland and farmland walking, with good views and a visit to a pleasant Cheshire village (no pub). Some modest climbs and occasional rocky ground. Mud after rain.

A rewarding walk with wide views and a visit to a well-preserved Iron Age fort. Some modest climbs, and occasional mud after rain.

A short woodland stroll visiting an interesting and atmospheric geological curiosity. Some steep and uneven ground, and mud may be encountered.

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

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.

Gentle green lanes to an attractive area of lowland heath and woodland designated an SSSI.

Field paths over rolling Cheshire farmland, passing an attractive millpond and historic houses.

Skirt the Shire Horse Centre to pretty Eaton, returning via a sunken quarryman’s way.

Field and golf-course walking to a pretty village. May be muddy in places; several stiles.

Field paths and canalside walking with views of Beeston Castle. May be muddy in places after rain. Multiple stiles.

Fairly level, with several stiles. Two busy road crossings; may be muddy in places after rain.