Chester Castle walks

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 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.

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

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

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

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

Explore two interesting villages full of historic buildings.

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

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!

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

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

Historic buildings and low-lying meadows around The Goshawk.

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 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.

A short but satisfying walk featuring good views, quiet lanes and tracks, and sunlight-dappled woodland.

A fine scenic walk with views of two castles, one an authentic medieval fortification, the other a Victorian country house now used for weddings and conferences. Much of the walk is wooded. The walk can be extended to include the climb up to Beeston Castle (English Heritage: admission charge).

Enjoyable farmland and woodland walking with superb views over the Peckforton Hills and the surrounding Cheshire Plain.

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.