Brink Farm to Lyme Hall
Departure from Rainow (Cheshire East)
Nice walk from Brink Farm to Lyme Hall passing through small parks.
Kettleshulme & Sponds Hill
Departure from Pott Shrigley (Cheshire East)
The Cheshire sector of the Peak District National Park is often seen as uninteresting and this route goes some way to dispel this myth. The route does have a couple of lengthy steep ascents towards the end but effort is rewarded with excellent and varied landscapes. Conditions underfoot can be very wet after heavy rain so appropriate footwear is essential.
The Disley Lanes from Lyme Park
Departure from Kettleshulme and Lyme Handley (Cheshire East)
This Cheshire walk explores Lyme Park and the lanes around Disley. Most of the route is within the boundaries of the Peak District National Park. It visits Lyme Cage prior to leaving the park. It then proceeds along quiet lanes before returning to the park. The Cage dominates the walk as it is rarely out of sight.
Park Moor and Birchencliff from Lyme Park
Departure from Kettleshulme and Lyme Handley (Cheshire East)
This Peak District walk starts from Lyme Park and explores the moors lying to the south of this grand stately home. There is a short section of road walking along a quiet country lane.
Dale Top (Park Moor) from Lyme Park
Departure from Kettleshulme and Lyme Handley (Cheshire East)
Lyme Park in Cheshire is popular with visitors yet this walk explores quiet paths and tracks to the south of the Country Park. Navigation is generally easy and the reward for your efforts are some fine views.
Sponds Hill and Lyme Park
Departure from Rainow (Cheshire East)
An energetic walk through the moorland deer park of one of Cheshire’s finest stately homes.
To the Swan at Kettleshulme
Departure from Rainow (Cheshire East)
A hilly walk over a scenic ridge to a pretty Cheshire village and its splendid pub.
Harrop Valley
Departure from Rainow (Cheshire East)
A gentle exploration of our delightful wooded valley with plenty of scope for varying the distance.
Disley, the Bowstones and Bramhall
Departure from Disley (Cheshire East)
A route around the hills surrounding Lyme Park and finishing with a delightful section of Ladybrook valley to Bramhall. The regular (twice hourly) between the train stations makes this a viable point-to-point walk.
Stage 1 of the Gritstone Trail - Disley to Macclesfield
Departure from Disley (Cheshire East)
The Gritstone Trail runs for 56 km through the Cheshire countryside, west of the Peak District, from Disley to Kidsgrove. This first stage starts at Disley Station, goes through Lime Park and up to the Bow Stones, over Sponds Hill (410m), past Bollington and on to the Saddle of Kerridge (over White Nancy), Tegg's Nose and down to Langley. At this point, this route leaves the trail to drop down to Macclesfield past The Hollins.
The Gritstone Trail in 3 stages using the local train
Departure from Disley (Cheshire East)
A three day trail starting at Disley and finishing at Kidsgrove. The route is split to enable either a stopover or return journey from Macclesfield and Congleton. Transport is by rail, starting at Disley Station (possible use of Macclesfield Station and Congleton Station) and terminating at Kidsgrove Station.
Black Rocks & Bollinhurst Reservoir from Disley
Departure from Disley (Cheshire East)
This is a nice short walk offering wonderful views. The seasonal colour changes of the countryside make this Cheshire walk worth repeating during the year. The route starts from Disley and climbs onto Black Rocks offering some great views.
Bridgend Centre Trail 8 - Upstairs, Downstairs
Departure from Bollington (Cheshire East)
Heading west from Bollington, this largely flat walk meanders through farmland and the grounds of fine houses to Butley Ash and back. This is an alternative walk from Bridgend Tree Trail 2, Bollington here.
Ladybrook Valley to Lockgate Farm
Departure from Poynton-with-Worth (Cheshire East)
Lovely walk from Ladybrook Valley to Lockgate Farm along Macclesfield Canal.
Bollington from Clarence to Nancy
Departure from Bollington (Cheshire East)
A circular walk from Bollington Discovery Centre or Bridgend Centre to discover two iconics places of Bollington : White Nancy and the Clarence Mill.
Bridgend Centre Trail 6 - As the Crow flies, Bollington
Departure from Bollington (Cheshire East)
Taking a fairly straight out-and-back route to Higher Hurdsfield, this walk initially rises and then gradually descends as it wends from town to farm to canal back to Bollington.
Bridgend Centre Trail 1 - Bee Happy, Bollington
Departure from Bollington (Cheshire East)
Walk to Whiteley Green through Bollington’s unique landscape, taking in stunning views, majestic mills, local tracks and peaceful waterways. Discover intriguing places and half-forgotten artifacts including traces of ancient beekeeping.
Bridgend Tree Trail 1, Bollington
Departure from Bollington (Cheshire East)
In the middle of trees discover or rediscover iconic places of Bollington like White Nancy, Kerridge Ridge and the Rally Road! This walk encourage us to really look at the grace, beauty and majesty of the trees that grow in our local countryside.
This walk is a similar version of this trail. This Tree trail contain more forest and grassland path than the Heritage one.
Barges, Bridges and the ‘Bollington Bug’, Bridgend Heritage Trails
Departure from Bollington (Cheshire East)
Circular walks that explore the local countryside and bring Bollington’s past to life. Trail N° 7 - Travelling in time. Heading north from Bollington this largely flat walk follows towpath and disused railway line to reach Adlington before returning via Whiteley Green through farmland footpaths and tracks. This trail guides you along, towpath, bridleway, footpaths, farm tracks and roads to discover the different modes of transport used through the centuries.
Bridgend Heritage Trails, Revolving in time, Bollington
Departure from Bollington (Cheshire East)
A circular walk following the River Dean to Rainow and returning through farmland. The fourth of the Bridgend Heritage Trails takes you back to the Industrial Revolution with an insight into the lives of mill workers and farm labourers beyond who helped to create the landscape that surrounds Bollington today. Find out about the people who trod the ancient packhorse trails and stone slab paths which have echoed the ring of hooves and the clatter of clogs over the centuries.
Bridgend Heritage Trails, Woods & Wildflowers, Bollington
Departure from Bollington (Cheshire East)
Circular walks that explore the local countryside and bring Bollington’s past to life. This walk follows Harrop Brook through enchanting woodland before returning via an ancient Salt Trail (A). A feast for the senses in every season, look out for bluebells in spring and an abundance of wildflowers in summer. Packed with history, from battlefields to buildings, mineshafts to trade, along the way you’ll meet some intriguing characters, such as the ‘Midnight Milkman’ and the Black Prince.
Bridgend Heritage Trail 3 – Written in Stone
Departure from Bollington (Cheshire East)
Head up to the spectacular viewpoint of Kerridge Ridge before winding your way through Bollington’s network of paved and cobbled paths to explore how stone and quarrying have shaped the town.
This walk is a similar version of this trail. This Heritage trail contain more paved and concrete road than the Tree one.
Bridgend Tree Trail 4, Bollington
Departure from Bollington (Cheshire East)
In the middle of trees discover or rediscover iconic places of Bollington like Harrop Woods, Billinge Head, Rainowlow and Ingerlsey Vale ! This walk encourage us to really look at the grace, beauty and majesty of the trees that grow in our local countryside.
Bridgend Tree Trail 3, Bollington
Departure from Bollington (Cheshire East)
In the middle of trees discover or rediscover iconic places of Bollington like Whiteley Green, Adlington, Styperson, and Pott Shrigley! This walk encourages us to really look at the grace, beauty, and majesty of the trees that grow in our local countryside.
Bridgend Tree Trail 2, Bollington
Departure from Bollington (Cheshire East)
In the middle of trees discover or rediscover iconic places of Bollington like Tinkers Clough, Dumbah Hollow, Butley Town and the Lowerhouse! This walk encourage us to really look at the grace, beauty and majesty of the trees that grow in our local countryside.
Bridgend Heritage Trails, Bollington
Departure from Bollington (Cheshire East)
The fifth of the Bridgend Heritage Trails looks at the industry based around the natural resources that Bollington is sited on. This walk takes you through landscapes where adits, soughs, spoil heaps, gin circles and bell pits can still be seen. The route leads from townland to farmland and from moorland to towpath showing not just the diversity of the environment but the differences in how we use it from past to present.
Two Canal
Departure from Stockport (Greater Manchester)
Sample both the Macclesfield and Peak Forest Canals, returning via Disley Golf Course.
Lyme Park
Departure from Stockport (Greater Manchester)
Lyme Park is administered by the National Trust. The grounds are free to enter on foot, but a fee must be paid to enter the house.
Jackson’s Brickworks
Departure from Stockport (Greater Manchester)
A surprisingly varied route visiting a former industrial site now converted to a popular nature reserve, and sampling both the Macclesfield Canal and Middlewood Way.
Tegg’s Nose & White Nancy
Departure from Bollington (Cheshire East)
A rewarding walk to a local country park with superb views over the Cheshire Plain and Peak District.
White Nancy
Departure from Bollington (Cheshire East)
Short but full of interest, this is a perfect evening stroll to Bollington’s most famous landmark.
Middlewood Way & Styperson Pool
Departure from Bollington (Cheshire East)
Mostly level walking, with an extension to a pretty wooded lake with fine views from the adjacent hills.
Rainow to Lamaload Reservoir
Departure from Rainow (Cheshire East)
Nice walk from Rainow and around Lamaload Reservoir.
The Sett Valley & edge of Kinder without a car
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
A linear walk onto the Kinder Scout plateau using the train for the return.
Shining Tor and Windgather Rocks from Lamaload
Departure from Rainow (Cheshire East)
This walk visits the highest point in Cheshire, Shining Tor, and continues to Windgather Rocks, which are popular with climbers. Starting from Lamaload, this route offers varied content and some great views in the high moors of Cheshire and parts of Staffordshire.
Kettleshulme & Taxal Edge from Lamaload
Departure from Rainow (Cheshire East)
The Cheshire sector of the Peak District offers a great variety of walking and this route is no exception. The route includes a section of ridge walking with a lower level return through quiet countryside to complete the walk.
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