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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Roman Middlewich Trail

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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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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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Knutsford Rail Trail

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Knutsford

This circular walk explores the beautiful and historic town of Knutsford as well as the grounds of Tatton Park.

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The Foodie Family Walking Tour

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Northgate Street, Chester

Visit a variety of carefully selected city based independents, sampling amazing food and drink as you go!

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Plumley Rail Trail

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Plumley

This circular walk explores the beautiful countryside around the village of Plumley, within the parish of Plumley with Toft and Bexton.

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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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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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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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"Women of Chester" Guided Walk

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Northgate Street , Chester

Walk in the footsteps of Chester's amazing women. Join one of our local guides on a walk through the city streets and nearly 2,000 years of history.

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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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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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Kerridge Loop

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Bollington

Bollington is known for its cotton mills and is an attractive small town with excellent facilities, situated in beautiful countryside.

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Parkgate Walk

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Parkgate

Parkgate, with its tremendous views across the internationally important Dee Estuary towards the Welsh Hills, provides the setting for this fascinating, yet gentle walk.

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Barthomley Ramble

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Barthomley

The beautiful red sandstone church of St Bertoline sits above the picturesque White Lion pub and other typical Cheshire black and white half timbered cottages.

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The Carrs - Walks for All

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Wilmslow

This walk follows the River Bollin for just under a mile from Wilmslow town centre to Twinnies Bridge.

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Medieval Chester Trail

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Northgate Street, Chester

In this guide, we'll be taking a look at Chester in the Norman and later medieval periods, from around 1070 to 1500. But please excuse us if we don't stick too rigidly to these dates....

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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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Chester Heritage Festival Trail

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Northgate Street, Chester

Chester's history often is not neat and tidy. You are in a city where Roman, Medieval, Tudor, Stuart, Georgian & Victorian influences jostle for position along streets nearly 2000 years old - sometimes these influences happily rub shoulders in the…

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Go Quest Adventures

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Chester

Go Quest Adventures is turning the streets of Chester into an Adventure Playground!

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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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