Ashley walks
Castle Mill Lane to Kell House Farm
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Great walk from Castle Mill Lane to Kell House Farm.
Sunbank Wood
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This a pleasant little walk and sadly part of it is disappearing under concrete. Manchester Airport have developed on either side of Sunbank Lane. There was a petition to stop it but sadly it failed. There are some before and after pictures on the slideshow.
Airport to Higherhouse Farm
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Easy and flat walk from Wood Lane to Higherhouse Farm.
Lady Lane to Valewood Farm
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Nice and flat walk from Lady Lane to Valewood Farm.
Smith Lane to Booths Mere
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Great and flat walk from Smith Lane to Booths Mere.
Manchester Airport to Styal Mill
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This walk starts at the big roundabout on Altrincham Road just before the airport tunnels.
Mobberley to Mountpleasant Farm
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Great and flat walk from Mobberley to Mountpleasant Farm.
Mobberley to Paddockhill Lane
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Nice and flat walk from Mobberley to Paddockhill Lane.
Graveyard Lane
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Farmland walking along tracks and field paths, returning via Saltersley Hall and an area of heathery peatland.
Rossmere & Lindow Common
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An interesting, level walk around the peatlands and heathlands of Lindow Moss, passing two attractive lakes.
Saltersley Hall and Rossmere
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Historic farmhouses, a picturesque lake and wildlife-rich woodland and peatland.
Lindow Common to Rossmere
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Lindow Common is a very popular area and is well worth a visit in its own right. The common is crisscrossed by numerous footpaths and contains the Black Lake. It’s worthwhile exploring areas away from Black Lake where there are some small pools and expanses of heather. There is a lot of conservation work being carried out on the common which is designed to keep its open aspect and to protect wildlife and fauna. It is designated as a site of special scientific interest.
Rotherwood Road to Lindow Moss
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This is a short walk around Lindow Moss. The area became famous when Lindow Man was discovered by peat cutters in August 1984. The footpath skirts the edge of Lindow Moss where peat is still extracted. There is a Lindow Moss website here and you can find information about Lindow Man here. This route keeps to the public footpaths, but there are many unofficial routes across the moss.
Moor Lane to Mobberley Golf Course
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Walk from Moor Lane to Mobberley Golf Course passing through Nature Reserve.
Noahs Ark Lane to Carter Lane
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Circular and flat walk from Noahs Ark Lane to Carter Lane.
St Olaf's Chapel & Alleyways in Pownall Park
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This interesting walk through Pownall Park takes in Carnival Fields and St. Olaf's Chapel which was built by the Boddington Family. Sadly, it is now just a ruin. Some of this route follows public footpaths through the Pownall Park area which are now are pretty much back alleys through the area.
Upcast Lane to Clay Lane
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Easy walk from Upcast Lane to Clay Lane and around Row-of-Trees.
Yew Tree Farm to Oversley Lodge Farm
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This short walk begins at Yew Tree Farm at the end of Bolshaw Road. Follow the path through Styal Golf Course and cross the railway bridge towards Beech Farm.
Trans-Pennine Trail
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A fairly level bike ride along a converted railway, bridleways and quiet country lanes.
Lymm and the Dam
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An extended stroll through historic Lymm and round its picturesque wooded lake.
Dunham Massey
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Visit a magnificent deer park and stately home, with peaceful canalside interludes.
Bridgewater Canal
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An easy stroll through fields and woods and along the canal towpath.
Fulshaw Cross to Alderley Golf Course
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Beautiful walk from Fulshaw Cross to Alderley Golf Course.
Brook Lane to Merryman's Lane
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This pleasant walk takes in some less well known parts of Wilmslow and Alderley Edge. There are lots of horses along this route and some pleasant views of Alderley Edge and its big houses.
Sandle Bridge Lane to Peover Hall
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Great walk through Little Watford, Over Peover, Snelson and Marthall.
North Wilmslow Road Walk
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Nice walk around Wilmslow and across the River Bollin.
Wilmslow to Mottram Hall
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Lovely parts of the walk are with swathes of Bluebells along the steep banks down to the River Bollin in Spring.
Alderley edge bypass
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There are a few farms along the route, farm animals to see and a surprising number of wildflowers.
Chelford Road to Knutsford Road
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Lovely walk around the Wilmslow Golf Course from Chelford Road to Knutsford Road.
Wilmslow to Handforth
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This walk starts from Wilmslow Park and follow River Bollin to Handforth.
Wizard’s Well & Stormy Point
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This walk takes you to some of the highlights of Alderley Edge.
Nether Alderley
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A fine church, a historic watermill, and some lesser-known paths on Alderley Edge.
Exploring Alderley Edge
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A more complete exploration of Alderley Edge, with a return route via farmland.
Heyes Lane to Prestbury Road
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Lovely flat walk from Heyes Lane to Prestbury Road.
Nether Alderley to Hocker Lane
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Great circular walk from Nether Alderley to Hocker Lane.
Tabley Estate and Holford Moss
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Skirting Tabley Hall to the birch woodland of Holford Moss and its intriguing brine wells and lime beds.
Pickmere Radio Telescope
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An impressive radio telescope and an optional circuit of the beautiful lake at Pickmere.
Holford Hall
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An easy stroll visiting a historic house and the site of a former watermill.
Peover Lane to Bate Mill
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This walk is along a number of quiet roads and footpaths.
Peover Heath Stroll
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Great walk through the picturesque village of Over Peover starting and ending from The Dog.
Over Peover Trek
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Great walk through the picturesque village of Over Peover starting and ending from The Dog.
Stubby Lane to Chelford
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Great walk from Stubby Lane to Chelford passing next to reservoirs.
Astle Farm West to Mill Lane
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This is a lovely short walk through delightful woodland, quiet lanes and passes beautiful Brook House Farm.
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