Long Walks

Our renowned rural county has no shortage of stunning walks exceeding 5km long. So, whether you are seeking to embark on the iconic Gritstone Trail, or view Macclesfield from the heights of the Shutlingsloe Walk, Cheshire and Warrington boast the perfect selection of cheap, fulfilling and rewarding days out!

What’s more, long walks equal a multitude of photo opportunities! Be sure to share you best images with us on social media using #YourCheshire!

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Nelson Pit Walk 2

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Higher Poynton

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

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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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Bollington Circular Walk 3

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Bollington, Macclesfield

The third in a series of circular walks around Bollington 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.

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Walk The Trans Pennine Trail

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Warrington

The Trans Pennine Trail links the North and the Irish seas, running close to many urban area. Join the trail in cities, towns and villages.

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A Circular Walk around Beeston Crag

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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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Chelford Village Walk

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Chelford

This walk, published by the Chelford Village website, offers a pleasant circuit around the area, with some great suggestions for refreshments en route.

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The Gritstone Trail

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Macclesfield

Follow the 35 mile / 56km trail through Cheshire’s Peak District

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Ashley Rail Trail Route

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The village of Ashley lies very close to both the M56 motorway and Manchester Ringway Airport, but retains a rural charm whilst serving a strong farming community.

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Knutsford Rail Trail

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Knutsford

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

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The Weaver Way

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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.

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Alsager Series No. 6 - Wildflowers and Rode Hall

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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’.

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Two Saints Way

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Walking Route

Pilgrimage route and long-distance walk between Chester and Lichfield

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Alsager Series No. 5 – Salt Line and Canal

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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’.

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A Walk around Haslington

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Haslington

Explore the parish of Haslington along footpaths and country lanes. Discover its wonderful countryside with old buildings and battle sites.

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Lawton Woods Loop

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Liverpool Road West, Church Lawton

The name Lawton originates in the Lawton family with its family crest being the head of a bleeding wolf. Local legend talks about a man saving the Earl of Chester from being killed by a wolf.

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Two Locks Walk

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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.

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A Circular Walk around Helsby Hill and Woodhouse Hillfort

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Walking Tour

Helsby

Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views from the rocky summit of Helsby Hill with its ancient defences, before crossing the valley to the tumbled ramparts of Woodhouse hilltop enclosure, high on the Cheshire Sandstone Ridge.

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Mobberley Rail Trail Walk

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Mobberley

This circular walk explores the beautiful countryside in the Parish of Mobberley, one of the oldest parishes in England

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Walk the Whitegate Way

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Walking Route

Marton, Winsford

Stretching for six miles (10km) from the heart of Winsford to Cuddington, the route offers easy walking for all ages along a varied route.

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Wirral Way

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Wirral

The Wirral Way is a path on the track of an old railway that goes from West Kirby to Hooton in mid-Wirral offering superb views over the Dee Estuary to Wales. Originally the railway formed a circuit of Wirral and this is the missing link.

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