Lawton Hall
Departure from Odd Rode (Cheshire East)
A wooded stroll with a visit to a rewarding church, passing a stately home (private) and some interesting remnants of its estate.
Two Canals
Departure from Odd Rode (Cheshire East)
Locks, bridges and aqueducts on the Trent & Mersey and Macclesfield Canals (with an optional 1-mile extension to their junction).
Mow Cop
Departure from Odd Rode (Cheshire East)
Field and quarry paths up to the famous folly, with superb views in all directions, and a pleasant canalside return.
Stage 3 of the Gritstone Trail - Congleton to Kidsgrove
Departure from Congleton (Cheshire East)
The Gritstone Trail runs for 56 km through the Cheshire countryside, west of the Peak District, from Disley to Kidsgrove. This third stage picks up the trail at The Cloud, having left Congleton in a circular route using the Dales Valley Way and the towpath along the Macclesfield Canal to the aqueduct over the River Dale. The route passes Timbersbrook, Nick i' th' Hill, Cheshire's Close, Mow Cop and rejoins the Macclesfield Canal before following the Trent & Mersey Canal into Kidsgrove.
Timbersbrook to Rushton Spencer
Departure from Congleton (Cheshire East)
Nice walk passing by The Cloud, Rushton Bank and Bridestones.
Brereton Heath
Departure from Swettenham (Cheshire East)
A straightforward there-and-back walk to a local lake, heathland and woodland country park.
Twemlow and the Dane Valley
Departure from Swettenham (Cheshire East)
A longer walk with historic buildings en route and lovely riverside views on the return.
Swettenham Brook
Departure from Swettenham (Cheshire East)
Explore our intimate local valley around Holmes Chapel.
Sandbach Crosses, River Wheelock and the Trent & Mersey
Departure from Sandbach (Cheshire East)
A historic town centre, pretty stream valleys and an easy canalside return.
Wheelock Rail Trail and the Trent & Mersey Canal
Departure from Sandbach (Cheshire East)
An easy stroll that packs a lot into its short distance.
River Wheelock and the Trent & Mersey
Departure from Sandbach (Cheshire East)
Two contrasting waterways lead you through pleasant Cheshire countryside.
Apedale Country Par
Departure from Audley Rural (Staffordshire)
A fine walk with the chance to descend a coal mine or ride a steam train.
Wedgwood’s Monument
Departure from Audley Rural (Staffordshire)
A stroll through woodland to a historic blast furnace and then a monument with a fine view.
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.
Gawsworth & Danes Moss
Departure from Gawsworth (Cheshire East)
Five minutes’ drive to a fascinating village, with a mossland nature reserve and gentle canal scenery.
Redesmere & Capesthorne Hall
Departure from Siddington (Cheshire East)
Walk beside beautiful lakes, with thatched cottages and a fine country house.
Redesmere To Capesthorn Hall
Departure from Siddington (Cheshire East)
In spring there are delightful patches of bluebells along some paths.
Congleton Lane to Catchpenny Pool
Departure from Lower Withington (Cheshire East)
This is a lovely walk through woodland, along quiet roads and bridleways.
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.
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.
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.
Rossen Clough to Croker Hill
Departure from Sutton (Cheshire East)
This circular walk offers some great views around Rossen Clough.
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.
South Park
Departure from Macclesfield (Cheshire East)
An easy and surprisingly green urban and parkland walk from the front door – suitable for pushchairs
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.
Kinderfields Edge
Departure from Sutton (Cheshire East)
A walk through sheep pastures with wide views and sturdy stone-built hill farms.
Over Peover Trek
Departure from Peover Superior and Snelson (Cheshire East)
Great walk through the picturesque village of Over Peover starting and ending from The Dog.
Peover Heath Stroll
Departure from Peover Superior and Snelson (Cheshire East)
Great walk through the picturesque village of Over Peover starting and ending from The Dog.
Astle Farm West to Mill Lane
Departure from Nether Alderley (Cheshire East)
This is a lovely short walk through delightful woodland, quiet lanes and passes beautiful Brook House Farm.
Stubby Lane to Chelford
Departure from Nether Alderley (Cheshire East)
Great walk from Stubby Lane to Chelford passing next to reservoirs.
Peover Lane to Bate Mill
Departure from Chelford (Cheshire East)
This walk is along a number of quiet roads and footpaths.
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.
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
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.
Wildboarclough & Shutlingsloe
Departure from Sutton (Cheshire East)
A route to the summit of the Cheshire Matterhorn and more!
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.
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