Allan’s Lockdown
Departure from Glyntraian (Wrexham)
A straightforward all-weather stroll with wide views over the beautiful Ceiriog valley.
Pen y Gwely
Departure from Glyntraian (Wrexham)
An upland hike with wonderful views to the Berwyn Mountains and Shropshire Hills.
Offa’s Dyke Taster
Departure from Glyntraian (Wrexham)
Sample the National Trail and walk the historic earthwork overlooking Chirk Castle.
The Hollies & Poles Coppice from near Habberley
Departure from Pontesbury (Shropshire)
This Shropshire walk explores the countryside to the north of the Stiperstones. The route is generally on well marked paths and tracks. One of the highlights of the walk is the area known as the Hollies which is home to some of the oldest Holly trees in the UK, with some dating back over 400 years.
Erddig and Wat’s Dyke
Departure from Ruabon (Wrexham)
An all-day walk to a historic house set in a riverside country park, plus a long section of Wat’s Dyke.
Gardden hillfort
Departure from Ruabon (Wrexham)
A short walk full of history: ancient Offa’s Dyke, a 19th-century icehouse and an Iron Age hillfort.
Wynnstay Estate
Departure from Ruabon (Wrexham)
A glimpse of the family seat of the Wynn family, after which the pub is named.
The Stiperstones and Blakemoor Flat from the Knolls
Departure from Ratlinghope (Shropshire)
A short walk in the Shropshire Hills that provides some wonderful views. The Stiperstones have a rocky quartzite ridge and this provides a dramatic backdrop to the walk.
The Wrekin from near Cluddley
Departure from Little Wenlock (Telford and Wrekin)
This Shropshire walk takes the direct approach to the summit of the Wrekin near Telford. The views are good especially on clear days and it makes a perfect half day walk.
A Wrekin circuit from near Cluddley
Departure from Little Wenlock (Telford and Wrekin)
An ascent of the Wrekin, near Telford, makes an excellent half day walk. This route offers good views over the Shropshire countryside. It must be noted that there are two short but steep sections of ascent onto the main ridge but the views are outstanding on a clear day and worth the effort.
Berwyn Tops from Tan Y Pystyll
Departure from Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant (Powys)
This lengthy walk in the Berwyns provides the walker with the opportunity to visit the highets hill in the range together with many other peaks on the main and associated ridges. As an added bonus you can see the beautiful waterfall of Pistyll Rhaeadr and also enjoy some solitude as many of the peaks are not often walked.
Bickerton Hill and Raw Head
Departure from Broxton (Cheshire West and Chester)
An extended walk along the Sandstone Trail, giving fine views and including highlights of the mid-Cheshire ridge.
Maiden Castle
Departure from Broxton (Cheshire West and Chester)
A steady climb through heath and woodland to the Sandstone Trail and Maiden Castle, an Iron Age hillfort.
Marford Quarry
Departure from Rossett (Wrexham)
Walk through a wooded nature reserve, with good views across the Dee valley on the return journey.
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.
Along the Dee and Alyn
Departure from Rossett (Wrexham)
A pleasant level walk through meadows, with stretches alongside the rivers Dee and Alyn.
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.
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.
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.
Bulkeley Hill
Departure from Burwardsley (Cheshire West and Chester)
Enjoyable farmland and woodland walking with superb views over the Peckforton Hills and the surrounding Cheshire Plain.
Waste Hill
Departure from Burwardsley (Cheshire West and Chester)
A short but satisfying walk featuring good views, quiet lanes and tracks, and sunlight-dappled woodland.
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).
Hough Common and Lea Hall
Departure from Wybunbury (Cheshire East)
A farmland stroll to a historic house through Wybunbury.
Dagfields and the Weaver
Departure from Wybunbury (Cheshire East)
A field walk to a popular local craft centre, returning via the valley of the River Weaver.
Warning : The bridge at waypoint 4 is closed. It isn't scheduled to be reopened until 2023. For now we suggest this walk as a return and not as a loop until an alternative is found.
Wybunbury Moss
Departure from Wybunbury (Cheshire East)
Stroll round a National Nature Reserve, featuring a rare bog habitat known as a schwingmoor.
Two Rivers, Ruthin
Departure from Ruthin (Denbighshire)
Over the fields to the beautiful wooded valley of the Afon Clywedog, returning via Rhewl and the Afon Clwyd.
River Clwyd
Departure from Ruthin (Denbighshire)
A relaxing stroll to a historic bridge, returning along the river and beneath the castle walls. No stiles.
Moel Famau
Departure from Ruthin (Denbighshire)
An all-day expedition to the highest point in the Clwydian Hills, with magnificent views in all directions.
Sandstone Trail
Departure from Tarporley (Cheshire West and Chester)
Fairly level, with several stiles. Two busy road crossings; may be muddy in places after rain.
Tiverton
Departure from Tarporley (Cheshire West and Chester)
Field paths and canalside walking with views of Beeston Castle. May be muddy in places after rain. Multiple stiles.
Eaton
Departure from Tarporley (Cheshire West and Chester)
Field and golf-course walking to a pretty village. May be muddy in places; several stiles.
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.
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
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
Little Budworth Common
Departure from Utkinton and Cotebrook (Cheshire West and Chester)
Gentle green lanes to an attractive area of lowland heath and woodland designated an SSSI.
Utkinton Hall
Departure from Utkinton and Cotebrook (Cheshire West and Chester)
Field paths over rolling Cheshire farmland, passing an attractive millpond and historic houses.
Eaton and Luddington Hill
Departure from Utkinton and Cotebrook (Cheshire West and Chester)
Skirt the Shire Horse Centre to pretty Eaton, returning via a sunken quarryman’s way.
Moel Famau and the Clwydian Hills from Cilcain
Departure from Cilcain (Flintshire)
This excellent walk takes in the highest point on the Clwydian Hills and includes a lengthy section north along the main ridge. Offering contrasting views as far as Snowdonia, with many of the peaks easily recognised, to the west and the delights of Merseyside and beyond to the east the route has much to offer. Apart from being busy around Moel Famau, the route is generally quiet with navigation offering few problems.
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!
Budworth Pool
Departure from Little Budworth (Cheshire West and Chester)
Follow tracks and green lanes through the village and countryside to an attractive lake.
Oulton Park
Departure from Little Budworth (Cheshire West and Chester)
Passing Budworth Pool and Little Budworth Common, returning via a park circuit.
Little Budworth Common
Departure from Little Budworth (Cheshire West and Chester)
Explore our local country park, a rare area of lowland heathland designated as an SSSI.
Whitegate Way, Petty Pool woods and Sandiway sandpit
Departure from Whitegate and Marton (Cheshire West and Chester)
An accessible, easy and varied walk that crosses woods, fields and makes the most of the lovely Whitegate Way. Free parking at Whitegate station and a lovely coffee shop run by volunteers.
More walks in Ruyton-XI-Towns
Discover also walks in surrounding cities: