Walton walks

Easy walking through woodland and former parkland, with the picturesque valley of Lumb Brook as a highlight.

Much of interest, including a visit to historic Lymm and an (optional) crossing of the eccentric Penny Ferry.

An easy stroll around the pretty village of Grappenhall, including woodland walks.

An easy stroll around Lymm’s best-known beauty spot, plus a visit to the historic village centre.

Varied rural walking including contrasting sections of canals that are among England’s youngest and oldest.

A simple and pleasant stroll beside the River Weaver, returning along the Trent & Mersey Canal.

A varied walk by way of village, canal tunnel, capacious locks and quiet riverside fields.

A walk through rolling countryside to an impressive viaduct with a straightforward riverside return.

Starting from Burtonwood passing 15c moated Bradlegh Hall on way to Sankey Brook and historic Sankey Canal. The canal, the first in the UK, built to carry coal from Haydock to Liverpool in 1757. Good view of Sankey Viaduct the world's first substantial viaduct built by George Stephenson in 1830 for the world's first intercity rail line. Having completed the canal section the route returns to start.

A circular route beginning at Clock Face Park onto Wheatacre Reserve and returning via Colliery Moss.

A circular walk starting from Clock Face park then taking 'Ladies Walk' between Bold New and Old Halls to Bold Heath. The return section includes a disused railway track and The Dream sculpture.

Using a part of Lymm Heritage Trail, this circular walk will take you around Lymm Dam. It was created in 1824 by a dam built during the construction of what is now the A56 road.

Starting at Sutton Manor Park visiting The Dream sculpture, Clockface Country Park, Sutton Mill Dam, Brickfields Nature Reserve and Daisyfields Reserve.

A pleasant stroll around the village including a riverside section within a Community Woodland.

Varied walking through rolling countryside with a scenic stretch along the Weaver Navigation.

A walk along field paths to a neighbouring village, with views over the Weaver valley.

An easy stroll through fields and woods and along the canal towpath.

Visit a magnificent deer park and stately home, with peaceful canalside interludes.

An extended stroll through historic Lymm and round its picturesque wooded lake.

A fairly level bike ride along a converted railway, bridleways and quiet country lanes.

Two hillforts, mixed walking in farmland and woodland, and rocky outcrops with wide views.

An interesting, level walk around the bird-rich lagoons and reed-beds of Frodsham Marsh – take your binoculars!

A pleasant woodland stroll to a nearby war memorial with fine views over the Mersey Estuary to Liverpool.

An easy, scenic stroll around a popular lake called Pick Mere.

A lengthy walk to a country house and delightful village.

Skirting Tabley Hall to the birch woodland of Holford Moss and its intriguing brine wells and lime beds.

An easy stroll visiting a historic house and the site of a former watermill.

An impressive radio telescope and an optional circuit of the beautiful lake at Pickmere.

A rewarding field and woodland walk to a local landmark with a commanding view over the Mersey estuary.

Two hillforts, mixed walking in farmland and woodland, and rocky outcrops with wide views.

A pleasant stroll around the village and surrounding farmland, with wide views in all directions.

A circular walk around Carr Mill Dam, Sankey Valley Canal and Burgy Park.

A circular route crossing Carr Mill via causeway onto a rising farmland section leading to Newton Rd. Extensive views over Mersey Plain, Manchester and Cheshire Heights from this midway point. Return route is via open farmland leading to woodland section back to lakeside.

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.

The walk starts from the car park on Slag Lane and follows a clockwise circular route around Pennington Flash.

The walk starts from Pennington Flash car park and follows the anticlockwise circular route via Golborne Park and Lowton.

Explore two interesting villages full of historic buildings.

Experience superb views, intriguing industrial relics and a pleasant return through rolling Cheshire countryside.

Walk starts from Viridor Wood car park and follows anti clockwise circularroute via Viridor Wood and Three Sisters Park.

Circular walkleaving Billinge by Garswood Rd, crossing Barton Clough on route to Chair Wood and then via Longshaw to top of Billinge Hill before descending back to Billinge. Excellent views over Merseyside, Pennines, Welsh and Cheshire hills from the highest point in Merseyside.

Historic buildings and low-lying meadows around The Goshawk.

Fields and wooded stream valleys on the fringes of Delamere Forest.

An easy stroll along quiet lanes and footpaths around The Goshawk.

The walk starts at Abram by Kingdown Flash (01Start) and follows the anticlockwise circular route via Bickershaw Park and Fan Lodge ponds.

A circular walk starting from the base of Billinge Hill and ascending it to enjoy views from the highest point in Merseyside. The descent passes through woodland on route to Orrell Waterpark. The return route follows the west flank of Billinge Hill with more great views over Welsh and Cheshire hills back to start.

A short woodland stroll visiting an interesting and atmospheric geological curiosity. Some steep and uneven ground, and mud may be encountered.

A rewarding walk with wide views and a visit to a well-preserved Iron Age fort. Some modest climbs, and occasional mud after rain.

A mixture of woodland and farmland walking, with good views and a visit to a pleasant Cheshire village (no pub). Some modest climbs and occasional rocky ground. Mud after rain.