Child's Ercall walks

An ascent of the Wrekin, near Telford, makes an excellent half day walk. This route offers good views over the Shropshire countryside. It must be noted that there are two short but steep sections of ascent onto the main ridge but the views are outstanding on a clear day and worth the effort.

This Shropshire walk takes the direct approach to the summit of the Wrekin near Telford. The views are good especially on clear days and it makes a perfect half day walk.

Stroll round a National Nature Reserve, featuring a rare bog habitat known as a schwingmoor.

A farmland stroll to a historic house through Wybunbury.

A field walk to a popular local craft centre, returning via the valley of the River Weaver.

Warning : The bridge at waypoint 4 is closed. It isn't scheduled to be reopened until 2023. For now we suggest this walk as a return and not as a loop until an alternative is found.

This walk explores an attractive area of Staffordshire woodland and heath between Stone and Barlaston. The route includes some excellent views over the surrounding countryside and also further afield into neighbouring Shropshire.

A stroll through woodland to a historic blast furnace and then a monument with a fine view.

A fine walk with the chance to descend a coal mine or ride a steam train.

Field and quarry paths up to the famous folly, with superb views in all directions, and a pleasant canalside return.

Locks, bridges and aqueducts on the Trent & Mersey and Macclesfield Canals (with an optional 1-mile extension to their junction).

A wooded stroll with a visit to a rewarding church, passing a stately home (private) and some interesting remnants of its estate.

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

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).

An extended walk along the Sandstone Trail, giving fine views and including highlights of the mid-Cheshire ridge.

A steady climb through heath and woodland to the Sandstone Trail and Maiden Castle, an Iron Age hillfort.