Instagrammable Walks

With social pressures increasingly demanding that we share our experiences on social media for a sense of validation, the team at Visit Cheshire have you covered. Find below a selection of our most Instagrammable walks, complete with stunning vistas, iconic photo opportunities, and journeys, all almost guaranteed to cause destination envy amongst your friends! FOMO anyone?

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Maiden Castle - Walk for All

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Walking Route

Enjoy this challenging but rewarding walk up and across heathland of heather, bracken and bilberries to the remains of an Iron Age fort.

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Willaston Kissing Gate Circular Walk

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Walking Route

Willaston, Nantwich

The second in a series of walks published by the Willaston Community Opportunities Group, this route offers a pleasant circular walk to help you get to know the village.

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Medieval Chester Trail

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Walking Route

Northgate Street, Chester

In this guide, we'll be taking a look at Chester in the Norman and later medieval periods, from around 1070 to 1500. But please excuse us if we don't stick too rigidly to these dates....

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Quaker’s Coppice - Walks for All

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Walking Route

Crewe

Right on the edge of Crewe, enjoy this short and generally level, winding walk through a haven of deciduous woodland.

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Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve

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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.

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Handbridge Short Walk

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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…

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Nelson Pit Walk 2

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Walking Route

Higher Poynton

This walk visits the estate of Lyme Park where red deer may be spotted alongside the moorland paths.

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The Rows Trail

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Walking Route

Chester

This walk covers around 600 yds (1km). Take care – you may meet low beams and different floor surfaces as you walk. And don't forget to take a look at the Rows from street level as you explore.

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Mow Cop Loop

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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.

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Chester Walls Walk

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Walking Tour

Northgate Street, Chester

Up for a challenge? Looking to impress on Instagram? The Guild of Chester Tour Guides is launching a brand new guided Walls Walk in time for Cheshire Day (30th March)
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Middlewich Waterside Trail

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Walking Route

Middlewich

The Middlewich Waterside Trail runs around and through the town of Middlewich. The Whole Trail is 3.4 miles.

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Billinge Hill

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Walking Route

Bollington

The old track, known as Hedgerow, is probably an ancient trade route and a drovers’ road leading from Cheshire into the Peak District. It leads up to the pass or crossing point called Charles Head and is an interesting walk for another day.

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Wincle Circular Walk

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Walking Route

Wincle

This walk passes through beautiful countryside. The Shell Brook valley is particularly beautiful and very remote. Deer can be heard rutting in this valley in autumn when the trees turn magnificent shades of gold and rusty brown.

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A Walk to the Forest

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Walking Route

Sutton, Macclesfield

This walk is a fairly strenuous walk on good paths. There are several ascents and descents. Wear strong shoes or walking boots and bring a waterproof. A snack and something to drink is also recommended.

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Baker Way

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Walking Route

Chester

The extended Baker Way links the heart of Chester with Delamere Forest Park. The core of the route is provided by the original Baker Way - a long established route from Christleton to Brines Brow Picnic Area.

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Nelson Pit Walk 4

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Walking Route

Higher Poynton

This is one of a series of walks from the Nelson Pit Visitor Centre. This is a flat walk along the Macclesfield Canal towpath and Middlewood Way.

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Walks for All - Marbury Country Park

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Walking Route

Northwich

Many of the features of the Country Park, including the lime avenues and the arboretum, are a legacy of the days when Marbury was a grand estate. Stroll through splendid woodlands and enjoy views across Budworth Mere.

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A Circular Walk around Beeston Crag

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Walking Route

Chapel Lane, Beeston, Nr Tarporley

Discover Beeston Crag’s prehistoric past and spectacular views, before circling Victorian Peckforton Castle high on the wooded Peckforton Hills, and then crossing the fields near Peckforton Mere.

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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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The Edge - Walks for All

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Walking Route

Alderley Edge

Alderley Edge is a dramatic sandstone ridge with impressive views over the Cheshire plain towards Manchester and to the hills of Cheshire’s Peak District.

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