River and canal stroll
Departure from Little Leigh (Cheshire West and Chester)
A simple and pleasant stroll beside the River Weaver, returning along the Trent & Mersey Canal.
Little Leigh and Saltersford
Departure from Little Leigh (Cheshire West and Chester)
A varied walk by way of village, canal tunnel, capacious locks and quiet riverside fields.
Dutton Viaduct & the Weaver
Departure from Little Leigh (Cheshire West and Chester)
A walk through rolling countryside to an impressive viaduct with a straightforward riverside return.
Helsby Hill and Alvanley
Departure from Frodsham (Cheshire West and Chester)
Two hillforts, mixed walking in farmland and woodland, and rocky outcrops with wide views.
Frodsham Marsh
Departure from Frodsham (Cheshire West and Chester)
An interesting, level walk around the bird-rich lagoons and reed-beds of Frodsham Marsh – take your binoculars!
Overton Hill
Departure from Frodsham (Cheshire West and Chester)
A pleasant woodland stroll to a nearby war memorial with fine views over the Mersey Estuary to Liverpool.
Dutton Locks & the Weaver
Departure from Weaverham (Cheshire West and Chester)
Varied walking through rolling countryside with a scenic stretch along the Weaver Navigation.
Weaverham stroll
Departure from Weaverham (Cheshire West and Chester)
A pleasant stroll around the village including a riverside section within a Community Woodland.
Acton Bridge
Departure from Weaverham (Cheshire West and Chester)
A walk along field paths to a neighbouring village, with views over the Weaver valley.
Helsby Hill
Departure from Alvanley (Cheshire West and Chester)
A rewarding field and woodland walk to a local landmark with a commanding view over the Mersey estuary.
Woodhouse & Helsby Hills
Departure from Alvanley (Cheshire West and Chester)
Two hillforts, mixed walking in farmland and woodland, and rocky outcrops with wide views.
Alvanley stroll
Departure from Alvanley (Cheshire West and Chester)
A pleasant stroll around the village and surrounding farmland, with wide views in all directions.
Delamere Forest
Departure from Delamere and Oakmere (Cheshire West and Chester)
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.
Swinford Mill & Manley Old Hall
Departure from Mouldsworth (Cheshire West and Chester)
Historic buildings and low-lying meadows around The Goshawk.
Brine’s Brow
Departure from Mouldsworth (Cheshire West and Chester)
Fields and wooded stream valleys on the fringes of Delamere Forest.
Mouldsworth circular
Departure from Mouldsworth (Cheshire West and Chester)
An easy stroll along quiet lanes and footpaths around The Goshawk.
Helsby Hill
Departure from Dunham-on-the-Hill and Hapsford (Cheshire West and Chester)
Experience superb views, intriguing industrial relics and a pleasant return through rolling Cheshire countryside.
Dunham-on-the-Hill & Hapsford
Departure from Dunham-on-the-Hill and Hapsford (Cheshire West and Chester)
Explore two interesting villages full of historic buildings.
The Urchin's Kitchen
Departure from Delamere and Oakmere (Cheshire West and Chester)
A short woodland stroll visiting an interesting and atmospheric geological curiosity. Some steep and uneven ground, and mud may be encountered.
Old Pale & Eddisbury Hillfort
Departure from Delamere and Oakmere (Cheshire West and Chester)
A rewarding walk with wide views and a visit to a well-preserved Iron Age fort. Some modest climbs, and occasional mud after rain.
Primrose Hill & Utkinton
Departure from Delamere and Oakmere (Cheshire West and Chester)
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.
Old Pale and the Urchin’s Kitchen
Departure from Kelsall (Cheshire West and Chester)
An extended farmland and woodland walk along the Sandstone Trail, with fine views over seven counties!
Shay Lane and Kelsall
Departure from Kelsall (Cheshire West and Chester)
A short farmland walk featuring a pretty green lane and extensive views to Liverpool and the Clwydian mountains, and an exploration of Kelsall village.
Little Switzerland
Departure from Kelsall (Cheshire West and Chester)
A scenic walk featuring wide views over Kelsall and beyond, and a pretty wooded valley.
Whitegate Way, Petty Pool woods and Sandiway sandpit
Departure from Whitegate and Marton (Cheshire West and Chester)
An accessible, easy and varied walk that crosses woods, fields and makes the most of the lovely Whitegate Way. Free parking at Whitegate station and a lovely coffee shop run by volunteers.
Lymm & the Penny Ferry
Departure from Grappenhall and Thelwall (Warrington)
Much of interest, including a visit to historic Lymm and an (optional) crossing of the eccentric Penny Ferry.
More walks in Aston
Discover also walks in surrounding cities:
- Acton Bridge
- Alvanley
- Anderton with Marbury
- Antrobus
- Appleton
- Ashton Hayes and Horton-cum-Peel
- Barnton
- Barrow
- Birchwood
- Bold
- Bostock
- Burtonwood and Westbrook
- Christleton
- Clotton Hoofield
- Comberbach
- Croft
- Cronton
- Crowton
- Cuddington
- Cuerdley
- Daresbury
- Darnhall
- Davenham
- Delamere and Oakmere
- Duddon
- Dunham-on-the-Hill and Hapsford
- Dutton
- Eccleston
- Elton
- Frodsham
- Grappenhall and Thelwall
- Great Budworth
- Great Sankey
- Guilden Sutton
- Hale
- Halebank
- Halewood
- Hargrave and Huxley
- Hartford
- Hatton
- Helsby
- Ince
- Kelsall
- Kingsley
- Kingsmead
- Knowsley
- Little Budworth
- Little Leigh
- Littleton
- Manley
- Marston
- Mickle Trafford and District
- Moore
- Mouldsworth
- Moulton
- Norley
- Northwich
- Penketh
- Poulton-with-Fearnhead
- Prescot
- Preston Brook
- Rainhill
- Rowton
- Rushton
- Sandymoor
- Stockton Heath
- Stretton
- Sutton Weaver
- Tarporley
- Tarvin
- Thornton-le-Moors
- Utkinton and Cotebrook
- Walton
- Waverton
- Weaverham
- Wettenhall
- Whiston
- Whitegate and Marton
- Whitley
- Willington
- Winsford
- Winwick
- Woolston