Handley walks

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.

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).

A peaceful walk in the low-lying Dee valley using a mix of farm tracks, quiet country lanes and field paths, includinga pleasant stretch along the River Alyn.

A pleasant and undemanding walk through the low-lying meadows of the Dee Valley.

A short stroll round two villages, one in England and one in Wales.

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.

Stroll through watermeadows and along a hollow way to a ridge-top village, returning via Watling Street

A few paths may be under crops, or muddy after rain. Includes some road walking

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.

Fairly level, with several stiles. Two busy road crossings; may be muddy in places after rain.

Field and golf-course walking to a pretty village. May be muddy in places; several stiles.

Field paths and canalside walking with views of Beeston Castle. May be muddy in places after rain. Multiple stiles.

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!

Gentle green lanes to an attractive area of lowland heath and woodland designated an SSSI.

Field paths over rolling Cheshire farmland, passing an attractive millpond and historic houses.

Skirt the Shire Horse Centre to pretty Eaton, returning via a sunken quarryman’s way.

A mixture of woodland and farmland walking, with good views and a visit to a pleasant Cheshire village (no pub). Some modest climbs and occasional rocky ground. Mud after rain.

A rewarding walk with wide views and a visit to a well-preserved Iron Age fort. Some modest climbs, and occasional mud after rain.

A short woodland stroll visiting an interesting and atmospheric geological curiosity. Some steep and uneven ground, and mud may be encountered.

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 moderate mountain-bike ride (or lengthy walk) on roads and woodland tracks within Delamere Forest. Numerous ascents and descents, mostly short but with a couple of steep or uneven sections where inexperienced or young riders may prefer to dismount. Not suitable for road bikes.

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

Explore two interesting villages full of historic buildings.

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.