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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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Chester
The thriving historic city of Chester is home to the longest and most complete city walls in Britain. Originally built for protection, they are now one of the city's major visitor attractions.
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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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Chester
For any Visitor to Chester who has time constraints, a lovely idea is a stroll down Bridge Street on to Lower Bridge Street and through the Bridgegate to view the River Dee.
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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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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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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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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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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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Northwich
These reclaimed lime beds provide an excellent area for short walks and bird watching.
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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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Nantwich
This level canal towpath offers an elevated position for views over Nantwich town and the surrounding Cheshire plain countryside.
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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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Higher Poynton
This walk visits the estate of Lyme Park where red deer may be spotted alongside the moorland paths.
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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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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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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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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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Northwich
This is a lovely waterside walk that crosses Hunts Lock and the recently reinstated Riversdale Bridge.
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Northgate Street, Chester
Take in the historic city of Chester on this scenic circular walk.