Great Barrow and Plemstall
Departure from Barrow (Cheshire West and Chester)
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.
Tarvin and the Roman Bridges
Departure from Barrow (Cheshire West and Chester)
A few paths may be under crops, or muddy after rain. Includes some road walking
Great Barrow circular
Departure from Barrow (Cheshire West and Chester)
Stroll through watermeadows and along a hollow way to a ridge-top village, returning via Watling Street
Little Switzerland
Departure from Kelsall (Cheshire West and Chester)
A scenic walk featuring wide views over Kelsall and beyond, and a pretty wooded valley.
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.
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!
Mouldsworth circular
Departure from Mouldsworth (Cheshire West and Chester)
An easy stroll along quiet lanes and footpaths around The Goshawk.
Brine’s Brow
Departure from Mouldsworth (Cheshire West and Chester)
Fields and wooded stream valleys on the fringes of Delamere Forest.
Swinford Mill & Manley Old Hall
Departure from Mouldsworth (Cheshire West and Chester)
Historic buildings and low-lying meadows around The Goshawk.
Helsby Hill
Departure from Dunham-on-the-Hill and Hapsford (Cheshire West and Chester)
Experience superb views, intriguing industrial relics and a pleasant return through rolling Cheshire countryside.
Dunham-on-the-Hill & Hapsford
Departure from Dunham-on-the-Hill and Hapsford (Cheshire West and Chester)
Explore two interesting villages full of historic buildings.
Alvanley stroll
Departure from Alvanley (Cheshire West and Chester)
A pleasant stroll around the village and surrounding farmland, with wide views in all directions.
Woodhouse & Helsby Hills
Departure from Alvanley (Cheshire West and Chester)
Two hillforts, mixed walking in farmland and woodland, and rocky outcrops with wide views.
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.
Pulford and Lavister
Departure from Poulton and Pulford (Cheshire West and Chester)
A short stroll round two villages, one in England and one in Wales.
Poulton and Pulford Brook
Departure from Poulton and Pulford (Cheshire West and Chester)
A pleasant and undemanding walk through the low-lying meadows of the Dee Valley.
Poulton and the River Alyn
Departure from Poulton and Pulford (Cheshire West and Chester)
A peaceful walk in the low-lying Dee valley using a mix of farm tracks, quiet country lanes and field paths, including
a pleasant stretch along the River Alyn.
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.
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!
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.
Marford Quarry
Departure from Rossett (Wrexham)
Walk through a wooded nature reserve, with good views across the Dee valley on the return journey.
Along the Dee and Alyn
Departure from Rossett (Wrexham)
A pleasant level walk through meadows, with stretches alongside the rivers Dee and Alyn.
Cook’s Bridge and Trevalyn
Departure from Rossett (Wrexham)
A short level stroll on lanes and footpaths, with a couple of stretches along the pretty River Alyn.
Beeston Castle
Departure from Burwardsley (Cheshire West and Chester)
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).
More walks in Littleton
Discover also walks in surrounding cities:
- Aldersey
- Aldford and Saighton
- Alvanley
- Ashton Hayes and Horton-cum-Peel
- Aston
- Bache
- Backford
- Barrow
- Barton
- Beeston
- Bickerton
- Broxton
- Bulkeley and Ridley
- Burwardsley
- Capenhurst
- Carden
- Chester Castle
- Cholmondeley
- Chowley
- Christleton
- Churton
- City of Chester
- Clotton Hoofield
- Clutton
- Coddington
- Croughton
- Delamere and Oakmere
- Dodleston
- Duckington
- Duddon
- Dunham-on-the-Hill and Hapsford
- Eaton and Eccleston
- Egerton
- Ellesmere Port
- Elton
- Farndon
- Frodsham
- Golborne David
- Great Boughton
- Guilden Sutton
- Hale
- Handley
- Hargrave and Huxley
- Harthill
- Helsby
- Huntington
- Ince
- Kelsall
- Kingsley
- Lea-by-Backford
- Ledsham
- Little Stanney
- Manley
- Mickle Trafford and District
- Mollington
- Moston
- Mouldsworth
- Norley
- Peckforton
- Poulton and Pulford
- Puddington
- Rowton
- Sandymoor
- Saughall and Shotwick Park
- Stoak
- Stretton
- Sutton Weaver
- Tarporley
- Tarvin
- Tattenhall and District
- Thornton-le-Moors
- Tilston
- Tiverton and Tilstone Fearnall
- Upton-by-Chester
- Utkinton and Cotebrook
- Waverton
- Wervin
- Willington