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.
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.
Wybunbury Moss
Departure from Wybunbury (Cheshire East)
Stroll round a National Nature Reserve, featuring a rare bog habitat known as a schwingmoor.
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.
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.
Apedale Country Par
Departure from Audley Rural (Staffordshire)
A fine walk with the chance to descend a coal mine or ride a steam train.
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.
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).
Wheelock Rail Trail and the Trent & Mersey Canal
Departure from Sandbach (Cheshire East)
An easy stroll that packs a lot into its short distance.
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.
River Wheelock and the Trent & Mersey
Departure from Sandbach (Cheshire East)
Two contrasting waterways lead you through pleasant Cheshire countryside.
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.
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