Walking in Cheshire

Explore the stunning scenery and wildlife of the region by walking in Cheshire, with hundreds of walks to suit all ages and abilities, there has never been a better time to enjoy breathtaking views, wild moorlands and rocky ridges.

Introduce the family to the joys of walking, with a hike up to White Nancy; the iconic Grade II listed folly that dominates the Cheshire Plain. Let imaginations run wild with a walk through the legend filled woods of Alderley Ege to Stormy Point, the setting for Alan Garner's novel The Weirdstone of Brisingamen.

If you are feeling energetic then stride out along the Griststone Trail, a 35 miles route that stretches from Disley to Kidsgrove or the Sandstone Trail, one of the most popular long distance walks in the North West.

If you are looking for something a little less energetic, take a leisurely stroll around one of the many towns and villages that Cheshire has to offer.

Top 10 Cheshire Walks

The Sandstone Trail - Grade: Long distance, Distance: 18km/11 ¼ miles, Time: 5-6 hours
The Gritstone Trail - Grade: Long distance, 35 mile / 56 km trail.
Shutlingsloe Walk - Grade: Challenging, Distance: 10km/6.5 miles, Time: 3-4 hours
Bosley Cloud - Grade: Challenging, Distance: 4 km / 2 ½ mile, Time; 1 ½ - 2 hours
The Whitegate Way - Stretching for six miles (10km) from the heart of Winsford to Cuddington, the route offers easy walking for all ages along a varied route.
Marbury Country Walk - Grade: Easy, Distance: 4 km/ 2.5 miles, Time: 1 - 2 hours
The Edge - Alderley Edge - Distance: 1.6km (1mile) circular route. Time: 45 minutes to 1 hour.
The Wirral Way
Anderton Nature Park - Anderton Nature Park provides a haven for wildlife on restored industrial land adjacent to the historic Victorian boat lift and near to Northwich town centre.
Teggs Nose - Grade: Easy walking, Distance: 2.75km / 1 mile circular walk, Time: 30 minutes – 1 hour, plus stops to admire the views

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Neston Town Trail

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Neston

Once a major port and more recently an important centre for coal mining, Neston today is a pleasant market town on the Wirral Peninsula.

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Port Sunlight Museum & Garden Village

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Port Sunlight

Port Sunlight Museum celebrates the unique heritage of the beautiful and historic industrial village. It is the finest surviving example of early urban planning the UK, Port Sunlight is set in 130 acres of beautiful parkland.

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Sick to Death - Roman Walking Tour of Chester

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Chester

Enjoy a walking tour with a Roman Soldier seeing all the historic sights of the City. The tour will last approx 1 hour.

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The Chester Treasure Hunt Trail

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Chester

The Chester Treasure Hunt Trail is a self-guided Treasure Hunt which will get you exploring around this historical city. If you’re looking for things to do with family and friends when visiting Chester then this is the activity for you!

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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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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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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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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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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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Wincle Circular Walk

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Wincle

This walk passes through beautiful countryside. The Shell Brook valley is particularly beautiful and very remote. Deer can be heard rutting in this valley in autumn when the trees turn magnificent shades of gold and rusty brown.

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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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Bosley Cloud

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Congleton

A circular 4 km / 2½ mile walk right up onto the top of Bosley Cloud with stunning views over the Cheshire Plain.

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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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Delamere Loop

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Marton, Winsford

The Delamere Loop runs from partway along the Whitegate Way round in a circle, taking in Delamere Forest, Primrosehill Wood, and Little Budworth Country Park

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Walks for All - Middlewood Way

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Higher Poynton

The Middlewood Way is a 16km (10 mile) linear route following the former Macclesfield, Bollington and Marple Railway through picturesque Cheshire East countryside.

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Baker Way

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Chester

The extended Baker Way links the heart of Chester with Delamere Forest Park. The core of the route is provided by the original Baker Way - a long established route from Christleton to Brines Brow Picnic Area.

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Walking the Past

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Nantwich

Step back in time and explore the ‘olde worlde’ villages around Crewe and Nantwich. Discover historical buildings, old battle sites and learn how people use to live.

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A Circular Walks around Eddisbury and Kelsborrow Hillforts

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Off Station Road, Delamere

Eddisbury is the largest and most complex of the ridge’s prehistoric hilltop enclosures, while smaller Kelsborrow overlooks the lovely wooded combe of Boothsdale with its hidden pub.

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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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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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