River and canal stroll
Departure from Little Leigh (Cheshire West and Chester)
A simple and pleasant stroll beside the River Weaver, returning along the Trent & Mersey Canal.
Little Leigh and Saltersford
Departure from Little Leigh (Cheshire West and Chester)
A varied walk by way of village, canal tunnel, capacious locks and quiet riverside fields.
Dutton Viaduct & the Weaver
Departure from Little Leigh (Cheshire West and Chester)
A walk through rolling countryside to an impressive viaduct with a straightforward riverside return.
Weaverham stroll
Departure from Weaverham (Cheshire West and Chester)
A pleasant stroll around the village including a riverside section within a Community Woodland.
Dutton Locks & the Weaver
Departure from Weaverham (Cheshire West and Chester)
Varied walking through rolling countryside with a scenic stretch along the Weaver Navigation.
Acton Bridge
Departure from Weaverham (Cheshire West and Chester)
A walk along field paths to a neighbouring village, with views over the Weaver valley.
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.
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!
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.
Lymm & the Penny Ferry
Departure from Grappenhall and Thelwall (Warrington)
Much of interest, including a visit to historic Lymm and an (optional) crossing of the eccentric Penny Ferry.
Grappenhall stroll
Departure from Grappenhall and Thelwall (Warrington)
An easy stroll around the pretty village of Grappenhall, including woodland walks.
Grappenhall Heys & The Dingle
Departure from Grappenhall and Thelwall (Warrington)
Easy walking through woodland and former parkland, with the picturesque valley of Lumb Brook as a highlight.
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.
Woodhouse & Helsby Hills
Departure from Alvanley (Cheshire West and Chester)
Two hillforts, mixed walking in farmland and woodland, and rocky outcrops with wide views.
Alvanley stroll
Departure from Alvanley (Cheshire West and Chester)
A pleasant stroll around the village and surrounding farmland, with wide views in all directions.
Delamere Forest
Departure from Delamere and Oakmere (Cheshire West and Chester)
A moderate mountain-bike ride (or lengthy walk) on roads and woodland tracks within Delamere Forest. Numerous ascents and descents, mostly short but with a couple of steep or uneven sections where inexperienced or young riders may prefer to dismount. Not suitable for road bikes.
Swinford Mill & Manley Old Hall
Departure from Mouldsworth (Cheshire West and Chester)
Historic buildings and low-lying meadows around The Goshawk.
Brine’s Brow
Departure from Mouldsworth (Cheshire West and Chester)
Fields and wooded stream valleys on the fringes of Delamere Forest.
More walks in Preston Brook
Discover also walks in surrounding cities:
- Acton Bridge
- Alvanley
- Anderton with Marbury
- Antrobus
- Appleton
- Ashton Hayes and Horton-cum-Peel
- Aston
- Aston by Budworth
- Barnton
- Barrow
- Birchwood
- Bold
- Bostock
- Burtonwood and Westbrook
- Christleton
- Comberbach
- Croft
- Cronton
- Crowton
- Cuddington
- Cuerdley
- Culcheth and Glazebury
- Daresbury
- Darnhall
- Davenham
- Delamere and Oakmere
- Duddon
- Norley
- Northwich
- Penketh
- Poulton-with-Fearnhead
- Prescot
- Rainhill
- Rixton-with-Glazebrook
- Rudheath
- Sandymoor
- St Helens
- Stanthorne and Wimboldsley
- Stockton Heath
- Stretton
- Sutton Weaver
- Tarvin
- Utkinton and Cotebrook
- Walton
- Waverton
- Weaverham
- Whiston
- Whitegate and Marton
- Whitley
- Willington
- Wincham
- Winsford
- Winwick
- Woolston