Waterside Walks

There’s something so refreshing about strolling past bodies of glimmering water, seeing the reflection of your beautiful surroundings on its surface. Here in Cheshire and Warrington, tourists and visitors alike can experience this sensation by wandering beside the River Dee, Shropshire Union Canal, and Brereton Nature Reserve’s lake to name a few, whilst taking in the fresh air of course!

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Shropshire Union Canal - Walks for All

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Walking Route

Nantwich

This level canal towpath offers an elevated position for views over Nantwich town and the surrounding Cheshire plain countryside.

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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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Alsager Series No. 4 – Borrowpit Meadow

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Walking Route

Alsager

Pleasant walking through woods, by pools and with views afar.

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Nelson Pit Walk 9

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Walking Route

Higher Poynton

The first part of two walks making the Middlewood Challenge, a 20-mile walk in the figure of eight. The second section of the Challenge is Walk 10 which is about 12 miles long and takes around 5 hours to walk.

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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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Walks for All - The Weaver Parkway

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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.

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Lawton Woods Loop

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Walking Route

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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Nelson Pit Walk 6

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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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Nantwich Riverside Loop

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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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Nelson Pit Walk 8

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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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Nelson Pit Walk 4

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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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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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Walks for All - Macclesfield Forest

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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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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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Bollington Circular Walk 4

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Walking Route

Bollington, Macclesfied

The fourth in a series of circular walks around Bollington and Kerridge starting from the Rangers Office, Adlington Road.

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Roman Middlewich Trail

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Walking

Middlewich

The Roman Middlewich Trail commences at the library and is easily identified by the large red interpretation panels along the route

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Walks for All - Marbury Country Park

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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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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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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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Middlewich Waterside Trail

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Middlewich

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

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