Waterside Walks

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   Nelson Pit Walk 1

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   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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   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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   Bollington Circular Walk 4

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   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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   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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   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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   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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   Walks for All - Brereton Heath

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   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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   Nelson Pit Walk 3

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   Macclesfield

   One of a series of walks from the Nelson Pit Visitor Centre. One of the main features of this walk is Poynton Coppice.

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   Nelson Pit Walk 10

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   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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    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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    Malkins Bank Circular Walk

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    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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    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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    Nelson Pit Walk 9

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    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 7

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    Higher Poynton

    The route climbs over 1300 feet from Nelson Pit to Bowstones, and is partly strenuous. However, the views from the highest points on a good day are spectacular. This walk should be avoided on a misty day.
    

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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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    Nantwich Riverside Loop

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    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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    Gawsworth Hall Circular Walk

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    Gawsworth, Macclesfield

    Enjoy a pleasant ramble in the rolling Cheshire countryside, through arable farmland and pastures, along the Macclesfield Canal and across the Danes Moss Reserve.

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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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    Bollington Circular Walk 1

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    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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    Walks for All - Ashtons and Neumanns Flashes

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    Northwich

    These reclaimed lime beds provide an excellent area for short walks and bird watching.

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