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Sutton Manor, The Dream, Clockface Park Circular

Starting at Sutton Manor Park visiting The Dream sculpture, Clockface Country Park, Sutton Mill Dam, Brickfields Nature Reserve and Daisyfields Reserve.
Clock Face Colliery Moss Circular

A circular route beginning at Clock Face Park onto Wheatacre Reserve and returning via Colliery Moss.
Bold Heath 'Ladies'

A circular walk starting from Clock Face park then taking 'Ladies Walk' between Bold New and Old Halls to Bold Heath. The return section includes a disused railway track and The Dream sculpture.
Burtonwood Sankey Brook Circular

Starting from Burtonwood passing 15c moated Bradlegh Hall on way to Sankey Brook and historic Sankey Canal. The canal, the first in the UK, built to carry coal from Haydock to Liverpool in 1757. Good view of Sankey Viaduct the world's first substantial viaduct built by George Stephenson in 1830 for the world's first intercity rail line. Having completed the canal section the route returns to start.
Carr Mill Sankey Valley Circular

A circular walk around Carr Mill Dam, Sankey Valley Canal and Burgy Park.
Carr Mill Chadwick Green Circular

A circular route crossing Carr Mill via causeway onto a rising farmland section leading to Newton Rd. Extensive views over Mersey Plain, Manchester and Cheshire Heights from this midway point. Return route is via open farmland leading to woodland section back to lakeside.
Helsby Hill and Alvanley
Two hillforts, mixed walking in farmland and woodland, and rocky outcrops with wide views.
Overton Hill
A pleasant woodland stroll to a nearby war memorial with fine views over the Mersey Estuary to Liverpool.
Frodsham Marsh
An interesting, level walk around the bird-rich lagoons and reed-beds of Frodsham Marsh – take your binoculars!
Billinge Longshaw Circular

Circular walkleaving Billinge by Garswood Rd, crossing Barton Clough on route to Chair Wood and then via Longshaw to top of Billinge Hill before descending back to Billinge. Excellent views over Merseyside, Pennines, Welsh and Cheshire hills from the highest point in Merseyside.
Billinge Orrell Waterpark Circular

A circular walk starting from the base of Billinge Hill and ascending it to enjoy views from the highest point in Merseyside. The descent passes through woodland on route to Orrell Waterpark. The return route follows the west flank of Billinge Hill with more great views over Welsh and Cheshire hills back to start.
Rainford Siding Lane Circular

Starting from Sidling Lane Nature Reserve travelling along the edge of the reserve before crossing the railway line to continue over open farmland and country lanes to re-enter via the woodland section of the reserve.
Rainford Linear Park Circular

Route initially along Rainford Linear Park before heading over open countryside back to start.
Dunham-on-the-Hill & Hapsford
Explore two interesting villages full of historic buildings.
Helsby Hill
Experience superb views, intriguing industrial relics and a pleasant return through rolling Cheshire countryside.
Helsby Hill
A rewarding field and woodland walk to a local landmark with a commanding view over the Mersey estuary.
Woodhouse & Helsby Hills
Two hillforts, mixed walking in farmland and woodland, and rocky outcrops with wide views.
Alvanley stroll
A pleasant stroll around the village and surrounding farmland, with wide views in all directions.
Orrell Winstanley Circular

Starting from Orrell Waterpark then follows lower slopes of Billinge Hill before ascending to Winstanley College and back to the waterpark. Good views over Mersey, Winter Hill and Cheshire hills.⚠️ Apparently there is a problem with the route between waypoints (7) and (8). Partway along the footpath parallel to Chair Wood there are signs stating this is private land and there is no right of way. These signs are repeated at the other end of the path on Park Road and the gate giving access to Park Road is locked. If anyone could check and offer another alternative please?
Bamfurlong

Walk starts from Viridor Wood car park and follows anti clockwise circularroute via Viridor Wood and Three Sisters Park.
Bickerstaffe Circular

A circular route starting at Bickerstaff and initially following country roads to Dairy Farm Lane then via farm tracks and over rail track to Newbridge Fishing Lakes. Further farm tracks lead back to Bickerstaffe via the site of Bickerstaffe Hall.
River and canal stroll
A simple and pleasant stroll beside the River Weaver, returning along the Trent & Mersey Canal.
Little Leigh and Saltersford
A varied walk by way of village, canal tunnel, capacious locks and quiet riverside fields.
Dutton Viaduct & the Weaver
A walk through rolling countryside to an impressive viaduct with a straightforward riverside return.
Bryn Gates Lane Circular

Circular walk starting from Wigan Flashes and including Bryn Gates Lane, Viridor Wood and canal towpath.
Abram Bickershaw Circular

The walk starts at Abram by Kingdown Flash (01Start) and follows the anticlockwise circular route via Bickershaw Park and Fan Lodge ponds.
Maghull Circular

A circular route starting from Maghull centre initially following the canal and then disused rail track before heading beside Melling Brook to outskirts of Melling. Final section rejoins canal back to start.
Dutton Locks & the Weaver
Varied walking through rolling countryside with a scenic stretch along the Weaver Navigation.
Weaverham stroll
A pleasant stroll around the village including a riverside section within a Community Woodland.
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