Lymm & the Penny Ferry
Departure from Grappenhall and Thelwall (Warrington)
Much of interest, including a visit to historic Lymm and an (optional) crossing of the eccentric Penny Ferry.
Grappenhall stroll
Departure from Grappenhall and Thelwall (Warrington)
An easy stroll around the pretty village of Grappenhall, including woodland walks.
Grappenhall Heys & The Dingle
Departure from Grappenhall and Thelwall (Warrington)
Easy walking through woodland and former parkland, with the picturesque valley of Lumb Brook as a highlight.
Little Leigh and Saltersford
Departure from Little Leigh (Cheshire West and Chester)
A varied walk by way of village, canal tunnel, capacious locks and quiet riverside fields.
River and canal stroll
Departure from Little Leigh (Cheshire West and Chester)
A simple and pleasant stroll beside the River Weaver, returning along the Trent & Mersey Canal.
Dutton Viaduct & the Weaver
Departure from Little Leigh (Cheshire West and Chester)
A walk through rolling countryside to an impressive viaduct with a straightforward riverside return.
Weaverham stroll
Departure from Weaverham (Cheshire West and Chester)
A pleasant stroll around the village including a riverside section within a Community Woodland.
Dutton Locks & the Weaver
Departure from Weaverham (Cheshire West and Chester)
Varied walking through rolling countryside with a scenic stretch along the Weaver Navigation.
Acton Bridge
Departure from Weaverham (Cheshire West and Chester)
A walk along field paths to a neighbouring village, with views over the Weaver valley.
Lymm Dam
Departure from Lymm (Warrington)
An easy stroll around Lymm’s best-known beauty spot, plus a visit to the historic village centre.
Two Canals
Departure from Lymm (Warrington)
Varied rural walking including contrasting sections of canals that are among England’s youngest and oldest.
A part of Lymm Heritage Trail
Departure from Lymm (Warrington)
Using a part of Lymm Heritage Trail, this circular walk will take you around Lymm Dam. It was created in 1824 by a dam built during the construction of what is now the A56 road.
Helsby Hill and Alvanley
Departure from Frodsham (Cheshire West and Chester)
Two hillforts, mixed walking in farmland and woodland, and rocky outcrops with wide views.
Frodsham Marsh
Departure from Frodsham (Cheshire West and Chester)
An interesting, level walk around the bird-rich lagoons and reed-beds of Frodsham Marsh – take your binoculars!
Overton Hill
Departure from Frodsham (Cheshire West and Chester)
A pleasant woodland stroll to a nearby war memorial with fine views over the Mersey Estuary to Liverpool.
Pick Mere
Departure from Pickmere (Cheshire East)
An easy, scenic stroll around a popular lake called Pick Mere.
Arley Hall & Great Budworth
Departure from Pickmere (Cheshire East)
A lengthy walk to a country house and delightful village.
Trans-Pennine Trail
Departure from Lymm (Warrington)
A fairly level bike ride along a converted railway, bridleways and quiet country lanes.
Bridgewater Canal
Departure from Lymm (Warrington)
An easy stroll through fields and woods and along the canal towpath.
Dunham Massey
Departure from Lymm (Warrington)
Visit a magnificent deer park and stately home, with peaceful canalside interludes.
Lymm and the Dam
Departure from Lymm (Warrington)
An extended stroll through historic Lymm and round its picturesque wooded lake.
Clock Face Colliery Moss Circular
Departure from Bold (Liverpool City Region)
A circular route beginning at Clock Face Park onto Wheatacre Reserve and returning via Colliery Moss.
Bold Heath 'Ladies'
Departure from Bold (Liverpool City Region)
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
Departure from Burtonwood and Westbrook (Warrington)
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.
Sutton Manor, The Dream, Clockface Park Circular
Departure from St Helens (Liverpool City Region)
Starting at Sutton Manor Park visiting The Dream sculpture, Clockface Country Park, Sutton Mill Dam, Brickfields Nature Reserve and Daisyfields Reserve.
Tabley Estate and Holford Moss
Departure from Plumley (Cheshire East)
Skirting Tabley Hall to the birch woodland of Holford Moss and its intriguing brine wells and lime beds.
Holford Hall
Departure from Plumley (Cheshire East)
An easy stroll visiting a historic house and the site of a former watermill.
Pickmere Radio Telescope
Departure from Plumley (Cheshire East)
An impressive radio telescope and an optional circuit of the beautiful lake at Pickmere.
Delamere Forest
Departure from Delamere and Oakmere (Cheshire West and Chester)
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.
Helsby Hill
Departure from Alvanley (Cheshire West and Chester)
A rewarding field and woodland walk to a local landmark with a commanding view over the Mersey estuary.
Woodhouse & Helsby Hills
Departure from Alvanley (Cheshire West and Chester)
Two hillforts, mixed walking in farmland and woodland, and rocky outcrops with wide views.
Alvanley stroll
Departure from Alvanley (Cheshire West and Chester)
A pleasant stroll around the village and surrounding farmland, with wide views in all directions.
Whitegate Way, Petty Pool woods and Sandiway sandpit
Departure from Whitegate and Marton (Cheshire West and Chester)
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.
Swinford Mill & Manley Old Hall
Departure from Mouldsworth (Cheshire West and Chester)
Historic buildings and low-lying meadows around The Goshawk.
Brine’s Brow
Departure from Mouldsworth (Cheshire West and Chester)
Fields and wooded stream valleys on the fringes of Delamere Forest.
Mouldsworth circular
Departure from Mouldsworth (Cheshire West and Chester)
An easy stroll along quiet lanes and footpaths around The Goshawk.
The Urchin's Kitchen
Departure from Delamere and Oakmere (Cheshire West and Chester)
A short woodland stroll visiting an interesting and atmospheric geological curiosity. Some steep and uneven ground, and mud may be encountered.
Old Pale & Eddisbury Hillfort
Departure from Delamere and Oakmere (Cheshire West and Chester)
A rewarding walk with wide views and a visit to a well-preserved Iron Age fort. Some modest climbs, and occasional mud after rain.
Primrose Hill & Utkinton
Departure from Delamere and Oakmere (Cheshire West and Chester)
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.
Meadowbanks and Vale Royal Locks
Departure from Winsford (Cheshire West and Chester)
Taking in the industrial scenery of the River Weaver and its surrounding countryside.
Old Pale and the Urchin’s Kitchen
Departure from Kelsall (Cheshire West and Chester)
An extended farmland and woodland walk along the Sandstone Trail, with fine views over seven counties!
Shay Lane and Kelsall
Departure from Kelsall (Cheshire West and Chester)
A short farmland walk featuring a pretty green lane and extensive views to Liverpool and the Clwydian mountains, and an exploration of Kelsall village.
Little Switzerland
Departure from Kelsall (Cheshire West and Chester)
A scenic walk featuring wide views over Kelsall and beyond, and a pretty wooded valley.
Carr Mill Sankey Valley Circular
Departure from St Helens (Liverpool City Region)
A circular walk around Carr Mill Dam, Sankey Valley Canal and Burgy Park.
Carr Mill Chadwick Green Circular
Departure from St Helens (Liverpool City Region)
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.
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