Byley walks

Taking in the industrial scenery of the River Weaver and its surrounding countryside.

An impressive radio telescope and an optional circuit of the beautiful lake at Pickmere.

An easy stroll visiting a historic house and the site of a former watermill.

Skirting Tabley Hall to the birch woodland of Holford Moss and its intriguing brine wells and lime beds.

A short farmland walk offering good views over the village, and a brief but pleasant stretch alongside the River Wheelock, frequented by Kingfishers.

An extended walk visiting many of the Sandbach Flashes (lakes formed by subsidence following salt extraction) and including sections along the Trent and Mersey Canal and River Wheelock.

An interesting walk that visits several of the Sandbach Flashes, a series of intriguing lakes formed by subsidence after salt extraction.

A lengthy walk to a country house and delightful village.

An easy, scenic stroll around a popular lake called Pick Mere.

Explore our intimate local valley around Holmes Chapel.

A straightforward there-and-back walk to a local lake, heathland and woodland country park.

A longer walk with historic buildings en route and lovely riverside views on the return.

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.

Great walk through the picturesque village of Over Peover starting and ending from The Dog.

Great walk through the picturesque village of Over Peover starting and ending from The Dog.

Two contrasting waterways lead you through pleasant Cheshire countryside.

A historic town centre, pretty stream valleys and an easy canalside return.

An easy stroll that packs a lot into its short distance.

A walk along field paths to a neighbouring village, with views over the Weaver valley.

A pleasant stroll around the village including a riverside section within a Community Woodland.

Varied walking through rolling countryside with a scenic stretch along the Weaver Navigation.

This walk is along a number of quiet roads and footpaths.

Explore our local country park, a rare area of lowland heathland designated as an SSSI.

Passing Budworth Pool and Little Budworth Common, returning via a park circuit.

Follow tracks and green lanes through the village and countryside to an attractive lake.

This is a lovely walk through woodland, along quiet roads and bridleways.

Great walk through Little Watford, Over Peover, Snelson and Marthall.

A walk through rolling countryside to an impressive viaduct with a straightforward riverside return.

A varied walk by way of village, canal tunnel, capacious locks and quiet riverside fields.

A simple and pleasant stroll beside the River Weaver, returning along the Trent & Mersey Canal.

Great walk from Stubby Lane to Chelford passing next to reservoirs.

Great and flat walk from Smith Lane to Booths Mere.

Circular and flat walk from Noahs Ark Lane to Carter Lane.

Nice and flat walk from Mobberley to Paddockhill Lane.

Great and flat walk from Mobberley to Mountpleasant Farm.

Lovely walk around the Wilmslow Golf Course from Chelford Road to Knutsford Road.

Nice and flat walk from Lady Lane to Valewood Farm.

Farmland walking along tracks and field paths, returning via Saltersley Hall and an area of heathery peatland.

Historic farmhouses, a picturesque lake and wildlife-rich woodland and peatland.

An interesting, level walk around the peatlands and heathlands of Lindow Moss, passing two attractive lakes.

Easy and flat walk from Wood Lane to Higherhouse Farm.

Walk from Moor Lane to Mobberley Golf Course passing through Nature Reserve.

This is a short walk around Lindow Moss. The area became famous when Lindow Man was discovered by peat cutters in August 1984. The footpath skirts the edge of Lindow Moss where peat is still extracted. There is a Lindow Moss website here and you can find information about Lindow Man here. This route keeps to the public footpaths, but there are many unofficial routes across the moss.

Great walk from Castle Mill Lane to Kell House Farm.

This a pleasant little walk and sadly part of it is disappearing under concrete. Manchester Airport have developed on either side of Sunbank Lane. There was a petition to stop it but sadly it failed. There are some before and after pictures on the slideshow.

This walk starts at the big roundabout on Altrincham Road just before the airport tunnels.