Accessible Walks

At Visit Cheshire, we understand the importance of accessibility. That is why we have collated the below list of accessible walks, complete with flat, wide paths, minimal inclines, and no stiles, meaning anybody who wants to enjoy our picturesque scenery is able to do so!

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Rode Heath Ramble

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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.

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The Cheshire Treasure Hunt Trails

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Guided Tour

Explore Cheshire’s towns and villages on a self-guided themed Treasure Trail; the fun and imaginative way to explore.

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Tatton Park - Walks for All

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Walking Route

Knutsford

Tatton Park, winner of Visit England’s Large Visitor Attraction of the Year 2014, is steeped in history and memories of world wars.

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Bollington Circular Walk 1

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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

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Knutsford Rail Trail

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Walking Route

Knutsford

This circular walk explores the beautiful and historic town of Knutsford as well as the grounds of Tatton Park.

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Chester Centre 3.3 Mile / 6km Circular Walk

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Walking Route

Northgate Street, Chester

Take in the historic city of Chester on this scenic circular walk.

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Walks for All - Macclesfield Forest

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Walking Route

Macclesfield

Macclesfield Forest is the last remnant of the Royal Forest of Macclesfield and is now a working forest managed by United Utilities.

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Walks for all - Stanney Woods Local Nature Reserve

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Walking Route

Ellesmere Port

Stanney Woods is an ancient woodland of oak and silver birch, with some hazel and holly. It is an excellent site for bird watching and exceptionally good for fungi in autumn.

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Walks for All - Shakerley Mere

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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?

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Nelson Pit Walk 1

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Walking Route

Macclesfield

This short walk follows the canal towpath and The Middlewood Way, giving an insight into the industrial history of the area.

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Trent and Mersey Canal - Walks for All

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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.

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Joey the Swan - Walks for All

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Walking Route

Crewe

This attractive area of open countryside and parkland is rich in wildlife, including ancient trees and a wildflower garden planted by the volunteers of Wistaston Conservation Group.

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Nelson Pit Walk 10

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Walking Route

Higher Poynton

The second part of two walks making the Middlewood Challenge, a 20-mile walk in the figure of eight. The first section of the Challenge is Walk 9 which is about 8 miles long and takes around 3½ hours to walk. Total walking time for both parts is arou

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Walks for All - Caldy Valley Nature Park

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Walking Route

Chester

Caldy Nature Park is a small area of wetland, woodland and meadows close to Chester city centre. The active Friends group organise events and activities throughout the year including practical task days.

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Walks for All - Astbury Mere Country Park

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Walking Route

Congleton

Astbury Mere is a green oasis developed on the site of a former sand quarry, less than a mile from Congleton town centre. Enjoy a stroll through wildflower meadows and admire the views across the mere towards Congleton Edge and Mow Cop.

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Lindow Common - Walks for All

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Walking Route

Wilmslow

Lindow Common is a small area of heathland on the outskirts of Wilmslow.

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Hunts Lock to Blue Bridge Circular Walk

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Walking Route

Northwich

This is a lovely waterside walk that crosses Hunts Lock and the recently reinstated Riversdale Bridge.

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Walk the Biddulph Valley Way

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Walking Route

Congleton

The route is part of NCN 55 Telford to Preston and has a firm, level surface of crushed stone.

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Walks for All - Brereton Heath

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Walking Route

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.

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Walk the Wheelock Rail Trail

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Walking Route

Nr Sandbach

The Wheelock Rail Trail is a popular 2km traffic free route for walkers and cyclists on the outskirts of Sandbach and runs between Ettiley Heath and Malkins Bank.

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