Newbold Astbury walks

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.

A wooded stroll with a visit to a rewarding church, passing a stately home (private) and some interesting remnants of its estate.

Locks, bridges and aqueducts on the Trent & Mersey and Macclesfield Canals (with an optional 1-mile extension to their junction).

Field and quarry paths up to the famous folly, with superb views in all directions, and a pleasant canalside return.

Nice walk passing by The Cloud, Rushton Bank and Bridestones.

A straightforward there-and-back walk to a local lake, heathland and woodland country park.

A longer walk with historic buildings en route and lovely riverside views on the return.

Explore our intimate local valley around Holmes Chapel.

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.

A historic town centre, pretty stream valleys and an easy canalside return.

An easy stroll that packs a lot into its short distance.

Two contrasting waterways lead you through pleasant Cheshire countryside.

Five minutes’ drive to a fascinating village, with a mossland nature reserve and gentle canal scenery.

Walk beside beautiful lakes, with thatched cottages and a fine country house.

In spring there are delightful patches of bluebells along some paths.

A fine walk with the chance to descend a coal mine or ride a steam train.

A stroll through woodland to a historic blast furnace and then a monument with a fine view.

This is a lovely walk through woodland, along quiet roads and bridleways.

This circular walk offers some great views around Rossen Clough.

Featuring rolling hills, wooded reservoirs and an optional climb to a viewpoint with geological and industrial interest.

A fairly easy stroll up the hill behind the pub, offering good views to Tegg’s Nose and Sutton Common.

After a pleasant ramble along a stream, the effort of climbing to the TV mast is rewarded by a scenic ridge walk.

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.

An easy and surprisingly green urban and parkland walk from the front door – suitable for pushchairs

An invigorating climb to a notable summit with glorious forest and moorland views (no dogs).

A streamside and farmland stroll with fine views to Sutton Common.

A walk through sheep pastures with wide views and sturdy stone-built hill farms.

This is a lovely short walk through delightful woodland, quiet lanes and passes beautiful Brook House Farm.

Great walk from Stubby Lane to Chelford passing next to reservoirs.

Great walk through the picturesque village of Over Peover starting and ending from The Dog.

Great walk through the picturesque village of Over Peover starting and ending from The Dog.

This walk is along a number of quiet roads and footpaths.

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.

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

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.

A route to the summit of the Cheshire Matterhorn and more!

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.

From Ridgegate to Tegg's Nose, this walk passes through small hills and forests.

Great circular walk from Nether Alderley to Hocker Lane.

Lovely walk through forest and moorland from Trentabank to Shutlingsloe.

Great walk from Alderley Edge to Bradbury Lane and through The Wizard.

Great walk through Little Watford, Over Peover, Snelson and Marthall.

Village, riverside and woodland walking with a historic church and a dog-friendly short-cut.

Riverside walking with a variety of historic May be muddy in places. Several style buildings and pleasant farmland views.

Fine views and supernatural associations. Fairly strenuous.

This delightful walk beginning in the pretty village of Prestbury.

Nice walk from Rainow and around Lamaload Reservoir.

Mostly level walking, with an extension to a pretty wooded lake with fine views from the adjacent hills.

Short but full of interest, this is a perfect evening stroll to Bollington’s most famous landmark.

A rewarding walk to a local country park with superb views over the Cheshire Plain and Peak District.