The Cloud from Rushton Spencer
Departure from Rushton (Staffordshire)
This North Staffordshire linear walk starts in the village of Rushton Spencer near Leek and follows the Staffordshire Way to the summit of the Cloud. This local landmark offers some wonderful views across north Cheshire and north Staffordshire.
Around Tittesworth reservoir
Departure from Leekfrith (Staffordshire)
This is a circular walk around Tittesworth reservoir. Very family friendly walk. The area can be very busy during weekend and summer months.
The Roaches & Hen Cloud from Tittesworth Reservoir
Departure from Leekfrith (Staffordshire)
This North Staffordshire walk starts from Tittesworth Reservoir and climbs onto the Roaches, a popular rocky escarpment in the Peak District National Park. The return includes the summit of Hen Cloud before crossing typical Staffordshire countryside.
The Roaches to Lud's Church
Departure from Leekfrith (Staffordshire)
This is a beautiful walk along The Roaches providing beautiful views from both sides of the ridge.
Hawk's Nest, Goldstitch Moss & Lud's Church
Departure from Staffordshire Moorlands (Staffordshire)
An exploration of northern Staffordshire that is rarely walked.
Lud's Church and Roach End from Gradbach
Departure from Staffordshire Moorlands (Staffordshire)
This Peak District walk explores the quieter side of the Staffordshire Roaches visiting the rocky cleft of Lud's Church before exploring the moorland and woodland of Back Forest. The views into Cheshire are excellent. Route finding is fine provided you take care when descending from Roach End.
Lud's Church, Back Forest & Clough Head from Gradbach
Departure from Staffordshire Moorlands (Staffordshire)
A Staffordshire walk that explores the valleys and high ground to the west of the Roaches.
Three Shires Head and Knotbury from Gradbach
Departure from Staffordshire Moorlands (Staffordshire)
A Peak District walk full of interest that visits Staffordshire, Cheshire and Derbyshire. The route is generally easy to follow and the highlights are the packhorse bridges at Three Shires Head, the quarries at Danebower and some excellent panoramas.
The Roaches
Departure from Leekfrith (Staffordshire)
The Roaches are a dominant feature of the North Staffordshire landscape and this walk provides a perfect introduction to this rugged area. An integral part of the Peak District National Park, this gritstone edge has superb views over the surrounding area.
The Roaches & Lud's Church
Departure from Leekfrith (Staffordshire)
The Roaches are a popular place to walk offering dramatic views in this part of North Staffordshire. This walk includes Lud's Church a deep chasm that has some interesting historical connections.
Flash, Knotbury and Three Shires Head from Gradbach
Departure from Staffordshire Moorlands (Staffordshire)
A Peak District walk that includes counties - Staffordshire, Derbyshire and Cheshire. The route uses a mixture of paths, tracks and minor roads and also includes a section of the Dane Valley Way.
Shutlingsloe
Departure from Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough (Cheshire East)
Nice popular walk to Shutlingsloe summit. Dog friendly
Timbersbrook to Rushton Spencer
Departure from Congleton (Cheshire East)
Nice walk passing by The Cloud, Rushton Bank and Bridestones.
Gritstone stroll
Departure from Sutton (Cheshire East)
A fairly easy stroll up the hill behind the pub, offering good views to Tegg’s Nose and Sutton Common.
Langley and Tegg’s Nose
Departure from Sutton (Cheshire East)
Featuring rolling hills, wooded reservoirs and an optional climb to a viewpoint with geological and industrial interest.
Sutton Common
Departure from Sutton (Cheshire East)
After a pleasant ramble along a stream, the effort of climbing to the TV mast is rewarded by a scenic ridge walk.
Kinderfields Edge
Departure from Sutton (Cheshire East)
A walk through sheep pastures with wide views and sturdy stone-built hill farms.
Macclesfield Forest & Shutlingsloe
Departure from Sutton (Cheshire East)
An invigorating climb to a notable summit with glorious forest and moorland views (no dogs).
Rossendale Brook
Departure from Sutton (Cheshire East)
A streamside and farmland stroll with fine views to Sutton Common.
Rossen Clough to Croker Hill
Departure from Sutton (Cheshire East)
This circular walk offers some great views around Rossen Clough.
The Churnet Valley
Departure from Leek (Staffordshire)
Town and country walking with a long stretch alongside a canal feeder in the quiet Churnet valley.
Tittesworth Reservoir
Departure from Leek (Staffordshire)
Lakeside walking and superb views.
Brough Park and Brindley’s Mill
Departure from Leek (Staffordshire)
Never far from the town centre, but with parkland and rural interludes.
Shutlingsloe, Cat & Fiddle and the Macclesfield Forest from Trentabank
Departure from Sutton (Cheshire East)
A Cheshire walk that explores the area around the Macclesfield Forest. The route includes Shutlingsloe, views towards Wildboarclough, the Cat & Fiddle and the Macclesfield Forest
Shutlingsloe from Trentabank
Departure from Sutton (Cheshire East)
A short walk in the Cheshire sector of the Peak District National Park. Shutlingsloe is known as the Cheshire Matterhorn and offers some excellent views.
Wildboarclough & Shutlingsloe
Departure from Sutton (Cheshire East)
A route to the summit of the Cheshire Matterhorn and more!
Tegg's Nose from Trentabank
Departure from Sutton (Cheshire East)
This Cheshire walk lies within the boundaries of the Peak District National Park and provides a pleasant excursion into this surprisingly beautiful part of Britain. The walk includes the viewpoint of Tegg's Nose and the trio of reservoirs in the valley.
Ridgegate to Tegg's Nose
Departure from Sutton (Cheshire East)
From Ridgegate to Tegg's Nose, this walk passes through small hills and forests.
Trentabank to Shutlingsloe
Departure from Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough (Cheshire East)
Lovely walk through forest and moorland from Trentabank to Shutlingsloe.
Rossendale Ramble
Departure from Sutton (Cheshire East)
This Cheshire Walk was produced to assist fundraising for the Rossendale Trust. The route covers a section of the Gritstone Way and other scenic parts of Cheshire. Some of the route lies within the boundaries of the Peak District National Park.
Flash & Three Shires Head from Danebower Hollow
Departure from Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough (Cheshire East)
A pleasant Peak District walk in the Staffordshire Moorlands. The route uses a mixture of paths, tracks and quiet country lanes to explore the area. For many, the highlight will be Three Shires Head with its packhorse bridge and waterfalls.
Three Shires Head from Danebower Hollow
Departure from Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough (Cheshire East)
A short Peak District walk that explores the area around Three Shires Head where the counties of Cheshire, Derbyshire and Staffordshire meet. The route uses sections of old packhorse routes as well as footpaths.
Shining Tor and Axe Edge Moor
Departure from Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough (Cheshire East)
Shining Tor is the highest point in Cheshire and the first objective of this Peak District walk. Crossing the border into Staffordshire the walk continues across Axe Edge Moor offering excellent views. The walk uses high moorland paths for most of the way and is best saved for a clear day.
Gawsworth & Danes Moss
Departure from Gawsworth (Cheshire East)
Five minutes’ drive to a fascinating village, with a mossland nature reserve and gentle canal scenery.
South Park
Departure from Macclesfield (Cheshire East)
An easy and surprisingly green urban and parkland walk from the front door – suitable for pushchairs
Stage 2 of the Gritstone Trail - Macclesfield to Congleton
Departure from Macclesfield (Cheshire East)
The Gritstone Trail runs for 56 km through the Cheshire countryside, west of the Peak District, from Disley to Kidsgrove. This second stage picks up the trail at Langley, having left Macclesfield and taken the towpath along the Macclesfield Canal to Sutton Hall. From Langley, the route weaves its way over Croker Hill and Wincle Minn, joins the Dale Valley Way and climbs up to The Cloud (343m) before coming off the trail to Congleton.
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