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Walking Route
Winsford
The Weaver Parkway is an extensive area of open green space alongside the River Weaver on the outskirts of Winsford. It was created on former industrial land of brine workings and salt mining, creating a unique habitat for unusual wildlife.
Walking Route
Nantwich
This level canal towpath offers an elevated position for views over Nantwich town and the surrounding Cheshire plain countryside.
Walking Route
Northwich
This is a lovely waterside walk that crosses Hunts Lock and the recently reinstated Riversdale Bridge.
Retreat
Congleton
The Local Nature Reserve has over 50 acres of mainly silver birch and oak woodland surrounding a 15 acre lake as well as areas of heathland, a wildflower meadow and wetland areas.
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.
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Brereton, Congleton
Designated as a Local Nature Reserve, Brereton Heath was a quarry site for silica sand. The lake is surrounded by habitats restored to the original landscape of heather and silver birch trees.
Walking Route
Bollington
The first in a series of circular walks around Bollington (the Happy Valley) and Kerridge starting from the Rangers Office, Adlington Road. The routes vary in length highlighting points of interest and provide pleasant views of the countryside. This
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 Route
Cheshire, Widnes
Spike Island is open parkland, with items of industrial archaeological interest and a canal.
Orienteering courses suitable for wheelchair users.
Tactile maps available from Visitor Centre.
Walking Route
Higher Poynton
A pleasant ramble on the Middlewood Way, across fields and along the towpath of the Macclesfield Canal. Part of the walk, crossing from the Middlewood Way to the Canal can be muddy.
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Alsager
Pleasant walking through woods, by pools and with views afar.
Walking Route
Audlem
Stretching from Frodsham in the north to its most southerly point at Audlem, the route leads you along the River Weaver and Navigation, as well as the Trent and Mersey, and Shropshire Union Canals.
Walking Route
Sandbach
This area once contained thriving industries due to large underground salt deposits. Large works were constructed and brine shafts sunk to extract the salt.
Walking Route
Northwich
This is a beautiful waterside walk that takes in the historic Hunts Lock and Vale Royal Locks. Walkers will be enchanted by the number of bird species that can be seen and heard along the way.
Walking Route
Middlewich
This level canal-side towpath walk offers a great insight into the waterway’s corridor as it flows through the town of Middlewich. In
contrast to the busy roads, slow down to the pace of life of the canals.
Walking Route
Northwich
Enjoy a pleasant stroll around the Mere, with opportunities for bird-watching and fishing, or why not picnic beneath the birch and oak woodland?
Walking Route
Brereton, Congleton
A route from Brereton Local Nature Reserve crossing the River Dane through to Swettenham.
Walking Route
Chester
Handbridge lies across the Old Dee Bridge from the city and much of Chester's Roman fortress was built from stone quarried here. The community lies on the old main road into North Wales and it's name in Welsh is 'Treboeth', meaning 'burnt town or…
Walking Route
Nantwich
Stretch your legs on this pleasant walk from the town centre, taking in the Riverside Park, the Shropshire Union Canal and the historic Welsh Row. Just follow the signs in either direction and enjoy getting to know the countryside and its history.
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Macclesfield
One of a series of walks from the Nelson Pit Visitor Centre. One of the main features of this walk is Poynton Coppice.