Mow Cop
Departure from Odd Rode (Cheshire East)
Field and quarry paths up to the famous folly, with superb views in all directions, and a pleasant canalside return.
Lawton Hall
Departure from Odd Rode (Cheshire East)
A wooded stroll with a visit to a rewarding church, passing a stately home (private) and some interesting remnants of its estate.
Two Canals
Departure from Odd Rode (Cheshire East)
Locks, bridges and aqueducts on the Trent & Mersey and Macclesfield Canals (with an optional 1-mile extension to their junction).
Stage 3 of the Gritstone Trail - Congleton to Kidsgrove
Departure from Congleton (Cheshire East)
The Gritstone Trail runs for 56 km through the Cheshire countryside, west of the Peak District, from Disley to Kidsgrove. This third stage picks up the trail at The Cloud, having left Congleton in a circular route using the Dales Valley Way and the towpath along the Macclesfield Canal to the aqueduct over the River Dale. The route passes Timbersbrook, Nick i' th' Hill, Cheshire's Close, Mow Cop and rejoins the Macclesfield Canal before following the Trent & Mersey Canal into Kidsgrove.
Timbersbrook to Rushton Spencer
Departure from Congleton (Cheshire East)
Nice walk passing by The Cloud, Rushton Bank and Bridestones.
The Churnet Valley
Departure from Leek (Staffordshire)
Town and country walking with a long stretch alongside a canal feeder in the quiet Churnet valley.
Brough Park and Brindley’s Mill
Departure from Leek (Staffordshire)
Never far from the town centre, but with parkland and rural interludes.
Tittesworth Reservoir
Departure from Leek (Staffordshire)
Lakeside walking and superb views.
The Cloud from Rushton Spencer
Departure from Rushton (Staffordshire)
This North Staffordshire linear walk starts in the village of Rushton Spencer near Leek and follows the Staffordshire Way to the summit of the Cloud. This local landmark offers some wonderful views across north Cheshire and north Staffordshire.
Apedale Country Par
Departure from Audley Rural (Staffordshire)
A fine walk with the chance to descend a coal mine or ride a steam train.
Wedgwood’s Monument
Departure from Audley Rural (Staffordshire)
A stroll through woodland to a historic blast furnace and then a monument with a fine view.
The Roaches & Hen Cloud from Tittesworth Reservoir
Departure from Leekfrith (Staffordshire)
This North Staffordshire walk starts from Tittesworth Reservoir and climbs onto the Roaches, a popular rocky escarpment in the Peak District National Park. The return includes the summit of Hen Cloud before crossing typical Staffordshire countryside.
Around Tittesworth reservoir
Departure from Leekfrith (Staffordshire)
This is a circular walk around Tittesworth reservoir. Very family friendly walk. The area can be very busy during weekend and summer months.
The Roaches to Lud's Church
Departure from Leekfrith (Staffordshire)
This is a beautiful walk along The Roaches providing beautiful views from both sides of the ridge.
The Roaches
Departure from Leekfrith (Staffordshire)
The Roaches are a dominant feature of the North Staffordshire landscape and this walk provides a perfect introduction to this rugged area. An integral part of the Peak District National Park, this gritstone edge has superb views over the surrounding area.
The Roaches & Lud's Church
Departure from Leekfrith (Staffordshire)
The Roaches are a popular place to walk offering dramatic views in this part of North Staffordshire. This walk includes Lud's Church a deep chasm that has some interesting historical connections.
Hawk's Nest, Goldstitch Moss & Lud's Church
Departure from Staffordshire Moorlands (Staffordshire)
An exploration of northern Staffordshire that is rarely walked.
Lud's Church and Roach End from Gradbach
Departure from Staffordshire Moorlands (Staffordshire)
This Peak District walk explores the quieter side of the Staffordshire Roaches visiting the rocky cleft of Lud's Church before exploring the moorland and woodland of Back Forest. The views into Cheshire are excellent. Route finding is fine provided you take care when descending from Roach End.
Lud's Church, Back Forest & Clough Head from Gradbach
Departure from Staffordshire Moorlands (Staffordshire)
A Staffordshire walk that explores the valleys and high ground to the west of the Roaches.
Three Shires Head and Knotbury from Gradbach
Departure from Staffordshire Moorlands (Staffordshire)
A Peak District walk full of interest that visits Staffordshire, Cheshire and Derbyshire. The route is generally easy to follow and the highlights are the packhorse bridges at Three Shires Head, the quarries at Danebower and some excellent panoramas.
Flash, Knotbury and Three Shires Head from Gradbach
Departure from Staffordshire Moorlands (Staffordshire)
A Peak District walk that includes counties - Staffordshire, Derbyshire and Cheshire. The route uses a mixture of paths, tracks and minor roads and also includes a section of the Dane Valley Way.
Gritstone stroll
Departure from Sutton (Cheshire East)
A fairly easy stroll up the hill behind the pub, offering good views to Tegg’s Nose and Sutton Common.
Langley and Tegg’s Nose
Departure from Sutton (Cheshire East)
Featuring rolling hills, wooded reservoirs and an optional climb to a viewpoint with geological and industrial interest.
Sutton Common
Departure from Sutton (Cheshire East)
After a pleasant ramble along a stream, the effort of climbing to the TV mast is rewarded by a scenic ridge walk.
Rossen Clough to Croker Hill
Departure from Sutton (Cheshire East)
This circular walk offers some great views around Rossen Clough.
Shutlingsloe
Departure from Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough (Cheshire East)
Nice popular walk to Shutlingsloe summit. Dog friendly
Brereton Heath
Departure from Swettenham (Cheshire East)
A straightforward there-and-back walk to a local lake, heathland and woodland country park.
Twemlow and the Dane Valley
Departure from Swettenham (Cheshire East)
A longer walk with historic buildings en route and lovely riverside views on the return.
Swettenham Brook
Departure from Swettenham (Cheshire East)
Explore our intimate local valley around Holmes Chapel.
Gawsworth & Danes Moss
Departure from Gawsworth (Cheshire East)
Five minutes’ drive to a fascinating village, with a mossland nature reserve and gentle canal scenery.
Macclesfield Forest & Shutlingsloe
Departure from Sutton (Cheshire East)
An invigorating climb to a notable summit with glorious forest and moorland views (no dogs).
Rossendale Brook
Departure from Sutton (Cheshire East)
A streamside and farmland stroll with fine views to Sutton Common.
Kinderfields Edge
Departure from Sutton (Cheshire East)
A walk through sheep pastures with wide views and sturdy stone-built hill farms.
Flash & Three Shires Head from Danebower Hollow
Departure from Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough (Cheshire East)
A pleasant Peak District walk in the Staffordshire Moorlands. The route uses a mixture of paths, tracks and quiet country lanes to explore the area. For many, the highlight will be Three Shires Head with its packhorse bridge and waterfalls.
Three Shires Head from Danebower Hollow
Departure from Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough (Cheshire East)
A short Peak District walk that explores the area around Three Shires Head where the counties of Cheshire, Derbyshire and Staffordshire meet. The route uses sections of old packhorse routes as well as footpaths.
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