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Museum
Northwich
Life could be very tough for the people of mid-Cheshire but never more so than for those who ended up in the Northwich Union Workhouse.
Walking Route
Church Lawton, Alsager
This route, devised by Alsager Chamber of Trade, is one a series of walks in the Alsager area. The walks have been published in leaflets entitled ‘It’s all about Alsager - Walking Maps of Alsager’.
Walking Route
Congleton
The route is part of NCN 55 Telford to Preston and has a firm, level surface of crushed stone.
Historic Site
Bollington / Kerridge
The White Nancy overlooks the village of Kerridge and town of Bollington.
Walking Route
Macclesfield
This short walk follows the canal towpath and The Middlewood Way, giving an insight into the industrial history of the area.
Walking Route
Congleton
An energetic short loop climbing onto the ridge leading to Mow Cop. The path leads through beautiful woodlands and there are fabulous views from the ridge. Interesting industrial history – coal mining and Primitive Methodism.
Walking Route
Higher Poynton
The route climbs over 1300 feet from Nelson Pit to Bowstones, and is partly strenuous. However, the views from the highest points on a good day are spectacular. This walk should be avoided on a misty day.
Walking Tour
Congleton
This prominent hill-top has been of spiritual and practical significance to man for thousands of years.
Heritage / Visitor Centre
Clarence Road, Bollington
Bollington Discovery Centre brings together the history of this and other great mills of Bollington, the Macclesfield Canal and shows their place and importance to the town.
Walking Route
Higher Poynton
The Middlewood Way is a 16km (10 mile) linear route following the former Macclesfield, Bollington and Marple Railway through picturesque Cheshire East countryside.
Cycle Route
Macclesfield
The Middlewood Way, part of NCN 55 offers a 10-mile (16-km) traffic-free route ideal for cyclists. It follows the line of the former Macclesfield, Bollington and Marple Railway through picturesque Cheshire countryside.
Historic House / Palace
Congleton
Seeing the tumbling architecture of Little Moreton Hall for the first time, engineers in 1990 could not believe their eyes either.
Walking Route
Macclesfield
One of a series of walks from the Nelson Pit Visitor Centre. One of the main features of this walk is Poynton Coppice.
Cycle Route
Nr Sandbach
The Wheelock Rail Trail and Salt Line are both part of NCN Route 5 linking Middlewich with Alsager.
Walking Route
Higher Poynton
This walk visits the estate of Lyme Park where red deer may be spotted alongside the moorland paths.
Nature Reserve
Lymm
Lymm Dam is an area of great beauty and tranquillity. Its woodlands and meadows are teeming with wildlife
Walking Route
Higher Poynton
One of a series of walks from the Nelson Pit Visitor Centre. The route through Poynton Coppice is pretty at any time of the year. The majority of The Coppice is owned by Cheshire East Council and is subject to a ten-year management plan.
Walking Route
Higher Poynton
The route follows the Macclesfield Canal north and then along wide country tracks before an uphill stretch into Lyme Park. The views from the highest point near Lyme Park on a good day are spectacular.
Marina
Aqueduct Marina is an established 147-berth marina and boatyard near Church Minshull, at the heart of Cheshire's canal network.
Cycle Route
Congleton
For over 100 years trains travelled along the Biddulph Valley Way carrying coal from the Potteries to Congleton. Today walkers, cyclists and horse riders enjoy this tranquil route away from the roads.