Sunbank Wood
Departure from Ringway (Greater Manchester)
This a pleasant little walk and sadly part of it is disappearing under concrete. Manchester Airport have developed on either side of Sunbank Lane. There was a petition to stop it but sadly it failed. There are some before and after pictures on the slideshow.
Manchester Airport to Styal Mill
Departure from Styal (Cheshire East)
This walk starts at the big roundabout on Altrincham Road just before the airport tunnels.
Castle Mill Lane to Kell House Farm
Departure from Ashley (Cheshire East)
Great walk from Castle Mill Lane to Kell House Farm.
Airport to Higherhouse Farm
Departure from Mobberley (Cheshire East)
Easy and flat walk from Wood Lane to Higherhouse Farm.
Lady Lane to Valewood Farm
Departure from Mobberley (Cheshire East)
Nice and flat walk from Lady Lane to Valewood Farm.
Yew Tree Farm to Oversley Lodge Farm
Departure from Stockport (Greater Manchester)
This short walk begins at Yew Tree Farm at the end of Bolshaw Road. Follow the path through Styal Golf Course and cross the railway bridge towards Beech Farm.
Lindow Common to Rossmere
Departure from Wilmslow (Cheshire East)
Lindow Common is a very popular area and is well worth a visit in its own right. The common is crisscrossed by numerous footpaths and contains the Black Lake. It’s worthwhile exploring areas away from Black Lake where there are some small pools and expanses of heather. There is a lot of conservation work being carried out on the common which is designed to keep its open aspect and to protect wildlife and fauna. It is designated as a site of special scientific interest.
St Olaf's Chapel & Alleyways in Pownall Park
Departure from Wilmslow (Cheshire East)
This interesting walk through Pownall Park takes in Carnival Fields and St. Olaf's Chapel which was built by the Boddington Family. Sadly, it is now just a ruin. Some of this route follows public footpaths through the Pownall Park area which are now are pretty much back alleys through the area.
Rotherwood Road to Lindow Moss
Departure from Wilmslow (Cheshire East)
This is a short walk around Lindow Moss. The area became famous when Lindow Man was discovered by peat cutters in August 1984. The footpath skirts the edge of Lindow Moss where peat is still extracted. There is a Lindow Moss website here and you can find information about Lindow Man here. This route keeps to the public footpaths, but there are many unofficial routes across the moss.
Moor Lane to Mobberley Golf Course
Departure from Wilmslow (Cheshire East)
Walk from Moor Lane to Mobberley Golf Course passing through Nature Reserve.
Graveyard Lane
Departure from Mobberley (Cheshire East)
Farmland walking along tracks and field paths, returning via Saltersley Hall and an area of heathery peatland.
Saltersley Hall and Rossmere
Departure from Mobberley (Cheshire East)
Historic farmhouses, a picturesque lake and wildlife-rich woodland and peatland.
Rossmere & Lindow Common
Departure from Mobberley (Cheshire East)
An interesting, level walk around the peatlands and heathlands of Lindow Moss, passing two attractive lakes.
Mobberley to Mountpleasant Farm
Departure from Mobberley (Cheshire East)
Great and flat walk from Mobberley to Mountpleasant Farm.
Smith Lane to Booths Mere
Departure from Mobberley (Cheshire East)
Great and flat walk from Smith Lane to Booths Mere.
Fulshaw Cross to Alderley Golf Course
Departure from Wilmslow (Cheshire East)
Beautiful walk from Fulshaw Cross to Alderley Golf Course.
Wilmslow to Mottram Hall
Departure from Wilmslow (Cheshire East)
Lovely parts of the walk are with swathes of Bluebells along the steep banks down to the River Bollin in Spring.
North Wilmslow Road
Departure from Wilmslow (Cheshire East)
Nice walk around Wilmslow and across the River Bollin.
Upcast Lane to Clay Lane
Departure from Wilmslow (Cheshire East)
Easy walk from Upcast Lane to Clay Lane and around Row-of-Trees.
Mobberley to Paddockhill Lane
Departure from Mobberley (Cheshire East)
Nice and flat walk from Mobberley to Paddockhill Lane.
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