Carrington walks

A part of Lymm Heritage Trail ( Download : PDF )

3.27mi +72ft -79ft 1h35 Easy
Starting point in Lymm - Warrington

Using a part of Lymm Heritage Trail, this circular walk will take you around Lymm Dam. It was created in 1824 by a dam built during the construction of what is now the A56 road.

Pennington Flash Circular ( Download : PDF )

3.33mi +23ft -23ft 1h35 Easy
Starting point in Manchester

The walk starts from the car park on Slag Lane and follows a clockwise circular route around Pennington Flash.

More details : http://www.graemelinford.com/walks/penni...

Lowton Circular Walk via Golborne ( Download : PDF )

6mi +82ft -85ft 2h50 Easy
Starting point in Manchester

The walk starts from Pennington Flash car park and follows the anticlockwise circular route via Golborne Park and Lowton.

More details : http://www.graemelinford.com/walks/lowto...

Bickershaw Amberswood Circular ( Download : PDF )

5.76mi +33ft -43ft 2h40 Easy
Starting point in Manchester

The walk starts from Bickershaw and follows the anticlockwise circular route via Amberswood, Low Hall and Victoria Fields.

More details : http://www.graemelinford.com/walks/amber...

Stockport - a Ramble ( Download : PDF )

4.97mi +167ft -171ft 2h25 Easy
Starting point in Manchester

This rewarding dérive reveals the B side of our heritage and culture, an antidote to the country walk, and one which for many folk is right on their doorstep. It explores the unique post-occupancy landscape of a Northern town where the rot has set in, viewing iconic heritage sights from the relative safety of the pavement.

Abram Bickershaw Circular ( Download : PDF )

6.07mi +66ft -43ft 2h50 Easy
Starting point in Manchester

The walk starts at Abram by Kingdown Flash (01Start) and follows the anticlockwise circular route via Bickershaw Park and Fan Lodge ponds.

More details : http://www.graemelinford.com/walks/bicke...

Bamfurlong Circular Walk ( Download : PDF )

5.45mi +85ft -85ft 2h35 Easy
Starting point in Manchester

Walk starts from Viridor Wood car park and follows anti clockwise circularroute via Viridor Wood and Three Sisters Park.

More details : http://www.graemelinford.com/walks/bamfu...

Westhoughton Common Circular Walk ( Download : PDF )

5.32mi +210ft -213ft 2h40 Easy
Starting point in Manchester

The walk starts opposite Cowburn St Hindley and follows anti-clockwise circular route around Westhoughton Common.

More details : http://www.graemelinford.com/walks/westh...

Borsdane Wood Circular Walk ( Download : PDF )

4.92mi +161ft -161ft 2h25 Easy
Starting point in Manchester

The walk starts from Mill Lane in Hindley and follows the clockwise circular route via Borsdane Wood and Westhoughton Common.

More details : http://www.graemelinford.com/walks/borsd...

Pennington Green Circular via Borsdane Wood ( Download : PDF )

5.13mi +210ft -194ft 2h30 Average
Starting point in Manchester

Walk starts from Hindley Mill Lane and follows anticlockwise circular route via Borsdane Wood, Pennington Green, Kirkless Wood and Hindley Hall.

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Burtonwood Sankey Brook Circular ( Download : PDF )

4.95mi +62ft -62ft 2h20 Average
Starting point in Burtonwood and Westbrook - Warrington

Starting from Burtonwood passing 15c moated Bradlegh Hall on way to Sankey Brook and historic Sankey Canal. The canal, the first in the UK, built to carry coal from Haydock to Liverpool in 1757. Good view of Sankey Viaduct the world's first substantial viaduct built by George Stephenson in 1830 for the world's first intercity rail line. Having completed the canal section the route makes use of farm tracks to return to start.

More info : http://www.graemelinford.com/walks/burto...

Bryn Gates Lane Circular ( Download : PDF )

5.85mi +49ft -59ft 2h45 Easy
Starting point in Manchester

Circular walk starting from Wigan Flashes and including Bryn Gates Lane, Viridor Wood and canal towpath.

More details : http://www.graemelinford.com/walks/bryn_...

Lyme Park from Poynton ( Download : PDF )

10.2mi +1096ft -1073ft 5h40 Average
Starting point in Poynton-with-Worth - Cheshire

A route that takes in the delights of the countryside surrounding Lyme Park

Wigan Flashes Circular ( Download : PDF )

5.03mi +20ft -20ft 2h20 Easy
Starting point in Manchester

The walk starts at Westwood Road Wigan in order to join the canal and head south. On leaving the canal the route passes through Wigan Flashes and Turners Flash before heading back to start.

More detaiils : http://www.graemelinford.com/walks/wigan...

Clock Face Colliery Moss Circular ( Download : PDF )

5.98mi +66ft -66ft 2h50 Average
Starting point in Bold - Merseyside

5m circular route beginning at Clock Face Park onto Wheatacre Reserve and returning via Colliery Moss.

Turton & Entwistle and Wayoh Reservoirs from Jumbles ( Download : PDF )

9.04mi +492ft -482ft 4h35 Average
Starting point in Manchester

This walk visits the three large reservoirs and an area of moorland to the north of Bolton.

Sutton Manor, The Dream, Clockface Park Circular ( Download : PDF )

5.49mi +98ft -115ft 2h35 Easy
Starting point in Merseyside

Starting at Sutton Manor Park visiting The Dream sculpture, Clockface Country Park, Sutton Mill Dam, Brickfields Nature Reserve and Daisyfields Reserve.

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Dale Top (Park Moor) from Lyme Park ( Download : PDF )

6.22mi +801ft -771ft 3h35 Average
Starting point in Lyme Handley - Cheshire

Lyme Park in Cheshire is popular with visitors yet this walk explores quiet paths and tracks to the south of the Country Park. Navigation is generally easy and the reward for your efforts are some fine views.

The Disley Lanes from Lyme Park ( Download : PDF )

3.96mi +430ft -430ft 2h10 Easy
Starting point in Lyme Handley - Cheshire

This Cheshire walk explores Lyme Park and the lanes around Disley. Most of the route is within the boundaries of the Peak District National Park.

Park Moor and Birchencliff from Lyme Park ( Download : PDF )

6.92mi +833ft -810ft 3h55 Average
Starting point in Lyme Handley - Cheshire

This Peak District walk starts from Lyme Park and explores the moors lying to the south of this grand stately home. There is a short section of road walking along a quiet country lane.

The Gritstone Trail in 3 stages using the local train ( Download : PDF )

52mi +5535ft -5751ft 3 days Average
Starting point in Disley - Cheshire

A three day trail starting at Disley and finishing at Kidsgrove. The route is split to enable either a stopover or return journey from Macclesfield and Congleton. Transport is by rail, starting at Disley Station (possible use of Macclesfield Station and Congleton Station) and terminating at Kidsgrove Station.

Stage 1 of the Gritstone Trail - Disley to Macclesfield ( Download : PDF )

14.93mi +1991ft -2159ft 8h35 Average
Starting point in Disley - Cheshire

The Gritstone Trail runs for 56 km through the Cheshire countryside, west of the Peak District, from Disley to Kidsgrove. This first stage starts at Disley Station, goes through Lime Park and up to the Bow Stones, over Sponds Hill (410m), past Bollington and on to the Saddle of Kerridge (over White Nancy), Tegg's Nose and down to Langley. At this point, this route leaves the trail to drop down to Macclesfield past The Hollins.

Black Rocks & Bollinhurst Reservoir from Disley ( Download : PDF )

4.98mi +715ft -705ft 2h55 Easy
Starting point in Disley - Cheshire

This is a nice short walk offering wonderful views. The seasonal colour changes of the countryside make this Cheshire walk worth repeating during the year. The route starts from Disley and climbs onto Black Rocks offering some great views.

Lyme Park & Dissop Head from Disley ( Download : PDF )

5.15mi +659ft -666ft 2h55 Average
Starting point in Disley - Cheshire

This Cheshire walk starts from Disley and explores Lyme Park including Cage Hill. The route keeps to low level paths so is ideal for those cloudy days when the bigger hills are covered in mist.

Kettleshulme & Sponds Hill ( Download : PDF )

7.64mi +1188ft -1168ft 4h35 Average
Starting point in Pott Shrigley - Cheshire

The Cheshire sector of the Peak District National Park is often seen as uninteresting and this route goes some way to dispel this myth. The route does have a couple of lengthy steep ascents towards the end but effort is rewarded with excellent and varied landscapes. Conditions underfoot can be very wet after heavy rain so appropriate footwear is essential.

Stage 2 of the Gritstone Trail - Macclesfield to Congleton ( Download : PDF )

17.51mi +2060ft -2103ft 9h50 Average
Starting point in Cheshire

The Gritstone Trail runs for 56 km through the Cheshire countryside, west of the Peak District, from Disley to Kidsgrove. This second stage picks up the trail at Langley, having left Macclesfield and taken the towpath along the Macclesfield Canal to Sutton Hall. From Langley, the route weaves its way over Croker Hill and Wincle Minn, joins the Dale Valley Way and climbs up to The Cloud (343m) before coming off the trail to Congleton.

Whitegate Way, Petty Pool woods and Sandiway sandpit ( Download : PDF )

5.9mi +105ft -85ft 2h50 Easy
Starting point in Whitegate and Marton - Cheshire

An accessible, easy and varied walk that crosses woods, fields and makes the most of the lovely Whitegate Way. Free parking at Whitegate station and a lovely coffee shop run by volunteers.

Rossendale Ramble ( Download : PDF )

12.32mi +1677ft -1654ft 7h10 Difficult
Starting point in Sutton (Cheshire) - Cheshire

This Cheshire Walk was produced to assist fundraising for the Rossendale Trust. The route covers a section of the Gritstone Way and other scenic parts of Cheshire. Some of the route lies within the boundaries of the Peak District National Park.

Kettleshulme & Taxal Edge from Lamaload ( Download : PDF )

10.54mi +1706ft -1713ft 6h20 Average
Starting point in Rainow - Cheshire

The Cheshire sector of the Peak District offers a great variety of walking and this route is no exception. The route includes a section of ridge walking with a lower level return through quiet countryside to complete the walk.

Shining Tor and Windgather Rocks from Lamaload ( Download : PDF )

7.67mi +1165ft -1168ft 4h30 Average
Starting point in Rainow - Cheshire

This walk visits the highest point in Cheshire, Shining Tor, and continues to Windgather Rocks, which are popular with climbers. Starting from Lamaload, this route offers varied content and some great views in the high moors of Cheshire and parts of Staffordshire.

Great Hill from White Coppice ( Download : PDF )

7.47mi +958ft -945ft 4h15 Average
Starting point in Anglezarke - Lancashire

The walk starts from White Coppice cricket ground and follows the clockwise circular route via Wheelton Moor, Tockholes Plantation and Great Hill.

More details : http://www.graemelinford.com/walks/Great...

Tegg's Nose from Trentabank ( Download : PDF )

7.04mi +1129ft -1106ft 4h15 Average
Starting point in Sutton (Cheshire) - Cheshire

This Cheshire walk lies within the boundaries of the Peak District National Park and provides a pleasant excursion into this surprisingly beautiful part of Britain. The walk includes the viewpoint of Tegg's Nose and the trio of reservoirs in the valley.

Wildboarclough & Shutlingsloe ( Download : PDF )

6.82mi +1175ft -1152ft 4h10 Average
Starting point in Sutton (Cheshire) - Cheshire

A route to the summit of the Cheshire Matterhorn and more!

Shutlingsloe from Trentabank ( Download : PDF )

2.99mi +696ft -699ft 2h00 Easy
Starting point in Sutton (Cheshire) - Cheshire

A short walk in the Cheshire sector of the Peak District National Park. Shutlingsloe is known as the Cheshire Matterhorn and offers some excellent views.

Shutlingsloe, Cat & Fiddle and the Macclesfield Forest from Trentabank ( Download : PDF )

7.7mi +1572ft -1545ft 4h55 Average
Starting point in Sutton (Cheshire) - Cheshire

A Cheshire walk that explores the area around the Macclesfield Forest. The route includes Shutlingsloe, views towards Wildboarclough, the Cat & Fiddle and the Macclesfield Forest

Jubilee Tower Darwen from Ryal Fold ( Download : PDF )

4.33mi +541ft -538ft 2h30 Average
Starting point in Tockholes - Blackburn with Darwen

The walk starts from Ryal Fold, Tockholes Road and follows the anticlockwise circular route via Duckshaw Moor, Darwin Tower and Earnsdale Reservoir.

More details : http://www.graemelinford.com/walks/Jubil...

Sunnyhurst Wood Darwen ( Download : PDF )

2.46mi +180ft -180ft 1h15 Easy
Starting point in Tockholes - Blackburn with Darwen

The walk starts from Dean Lane off Tockholes Road and follows anticlockwise the circular route via Earnsdale Reservoir, Sunnyhurst Wood and Darwen Golf Course.

More details : http://www.graemelinford.com/walks/sunny...

Abbey Village Reservoirs Circular ( Download : PDF )

6.29mi +427ft -397ft 3h15 Average
Starting point in Withnell - Lancashire

The walk starts Abbey Village main St A675 (Bolton Road) and follows clockwise circular route via Abbey Village, Rake Brook, Roddlesworth Lower and Higher Reservoirs.

More details : http://www.graemelinford.com/walks/abbey...

Withnell, Brinscall ( Download : PDF )

5.82mi +230ft -230ft 2h55 Average
Starting point in Withnell - Lancashire

The first section of the walk follows the disused Lancashire Union Railway from Abbey Village to Brinscall which is now a nature reserve. After Brincall the route follows Goit watercourse before leaving the valley and gradually ascends via Brinscall Hall and Windy Harbour to Snape Heights offering good views over the Ribble Valley, The final section descends back to railtrack offering good open views of Darwen Moor.

Stage 3 of the Gritstone Trail - Congleton to Kidsgrove ( Download : PDF )

19.56mi +1483ft -1490ft 10h15 Average
Starting point in Congleton - Cheshire

The Gritstone Trail runs for 56 km through the Cheshire countryside, west of the Peak District, from Disley to Kidsgrove. This third stage picks up the trail at The Cloud, having left Congleton in a circular route using the Dales Valley Way and the towpath along the Macclesfield Canal to the aqueduct over the River Dale. The route passes Timbersbrook, Nick i' th' Hill, Cheshire's Close, Mow Cop and rejoins the Macclesfield Canal before following the Trent & Mersey Canal into Kidsgrove.

Witton Weavers Reelers Trail ( Download : PDF )

5.8mi +427ft -400ft 3h00 Average
Starting point in Livesey - Blackburn with Darwen

The walk starts from Stockclough Lane and follows an anticlockwise circular route via Stanworth Wood, Abbeyvillage and Tockholes.

More details : http://www.graemelinford.com/walks/witto...

The Cloud from Rushton Spencer ( Download : PDF )

5.09mi +604ft -630ft 2h50 Average
Starting point in Rushton (Staffordshire) - Staffordshire

This North Staffordshire linear walk starts in the village of Rushton Spencer near Leek and follows the Staffordshire Way to the summit of the Cloud. This local landmark offers some wonderful views across north Cheshire and north Staffordshire.