Short Walks

Keen to explore the stunning Cheshire and Warrington countryside but short on time (or energy)? Be inspired by our list of short walks, all shorter than 5km long, below. With great options spanning the Anderton Nature Park, to Maiden Castle, and to Bosley Cloud, they provide the perfect sample of what our picturesque county has to offer!

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Bluebell Cottage Circular Walk

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Dutton, Northwich

Explore the stunning countryside of the Weaver Valley, passing through a shady wood filled with bluebells and wood anemones in spring.

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The Rows Trail

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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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Tatton Park - Walks for All

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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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Walks for All - Tegg's Nose

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Macclesfield

Discover Tegg’s Nose Country Park and experience Cheshire East’s wild hill country where rock dominates the landscape.

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Walk the Biddulph Valley Way

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Congleton

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

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Maiden Castle - Walk for All

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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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Spike Island & West Bank Promenade

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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.

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Walks for All - Macclesfield Riverside

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Off Manchester Road, Macclesfield

Situated in the delightful Bollin Valley, the Macclesfield Riverside Park provides a recreational park close to the heart of the town. The park has a variety of habitats and is a great place to watch wildlife.

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Medieval Tours

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Chester

This exciting and unique tour will focus on medieval Chester in the year of 1403

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Nelson Pit Walk 5

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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.

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Trent and Mersey Canal - Walks for All

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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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Delamere Forest Walkways

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Northwich

Delamere Forest is an ideal place to go for a walk, with 6 waymarked paths. With dry sandstone paths, lots of mature pines to shade or shelter under depending upon the weather and the flooded forest of Blakemere attracting birds to watch.

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A Walk around Wybunbury

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Wybunbury

Come and enjoy these 1.6km (1 mile) and 8km (5 miles) circular walks along country lanes and public footpaths. For both walks start in the bottom car park next to the Swan Inn in Wybunbury.

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Discover Chester's Old Churches

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Northgate Street, Chester

Christianity has played an important role in the life of the city for much of Chester's long history.

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Cuddington Rail Trail 4.5km Circular

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Cuddington

A delightful 4.5km sightseeing walk around Cuddington, beginning and ending at Cuddington Railway Station.

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Haslington Conservation Walk

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Haslington

This route uses parts of two local walks developed by Haslington Conservation Volunteers

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The Lovell Quinta Arboretum Circular Walk

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Swettenham Village, Congleton

A wonderful section of the Dane Valley Way that takes you through mixed grazing fields. The second half of the walk meanders through the Cheshire Wildlife Trust site Swettenham Meadows which is a haven for water loving plants.

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Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve

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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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Walks for All - Nantwich Riverside Park

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Nantwich

The riverside area of Nantwich offers a pleasant walk alongside the River Weaver and around Nantwich Lake within easy access of the historic town centre.

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Walks for All - Biddulph Valley Way

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Congleton

The Biddulph Valley Way follows the route of a disused railway which carried coal between the Potteries and Congleton for over 100 years. Today, this is a tranquil route that allows visitors to enjoy the delightful Cheshire East countryside

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