Cheshire walks

Three Shires Head from Danebower Hollow ( Download : PDF )

4.65mi +545ft -548ft 2h35 Easy
Starting point in Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough - Cheshire

A short Peak District walk that explores the area around Three Shires Head where the counties of Cheshire, Derbyshire and Staffordshire meet. The route uses sections of old packhorse routes as well as footpaths.

Three Shires Head and Knotbury from Gradbach ( Download : PDF )

6.96mi +692ft -686ft 3h50 Average
Starting point in Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough - Cheshire

A Peak District walk full of interest that visits Staffordshire, Cheshire and Derbyshire. The route is generally easy to follow and the highlights are the packhorse bridges at Three Shires Head, the quarries at Danebower and some excellent panoramas.

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.

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.

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!

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 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

Flash & Three Shires Head from Danebower Hollow ( Download : PDF )

6.42mi +636ft -640ft 3h30 Average
Starting point in Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough - Cheshire

A pleasant Peak District walk in the Staffordshire Moorlands. The route uses a mixture of paths, tracks and quiet country lanes to explore the area. For many, the highlight will be Three Shires Head with its packhorse bridge and waterfalls.

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.

Lud's Church and Roach End from Gradbach ( Download : PDF )

4.23mi +610ft -574ft 2h30 Easy
Starting point in Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough - Cheshire

This Peak District walk explores the quieter side of the Staffordshire Roaches visiting the rocky cleft of Lud's Church before exploring the moorland and woodland of Back Forest. The views into Cheshire are excellent. Route finding is fine provided you take care when descending from Roach End.

Meadowbanks and Vale Royal Locks ( Download : PDF )

7.59mi +197ft -197ft 3h40 Easy
Starting point in Winsford - Cheshire

Taking in the industrial scenery of the River Weaver and its surrounding countryside.

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.

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

Bollington to White Nancy ( Download : PDF )

4.9mi +472ft -472ft 2h40 Easy
Starting point in Bollington - Cheshire

This walk takes in Bollington Village, Macclesfield Canal and White Nancy along Kerridge Hill.

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.

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.

Rossen Clough to Croker Hill ( Download : PDF )

3.93mi +636ft -640ft 2h20 Average
Starting point in Sutton (Cheshire) - Cheshire

This circular walk offers some great views around Rossen Clough.

Heyes Lane to Prestbury Road ( Download : PDF )

3.07mi +43ft -43ft 1h25 Easy
Starting point in Wilmslow - Cheshire

Lovely flat walk from Heyes Lane to Prestbury Road.

Mobberley to Mountpleasant Farm ( Download : PDF )

4.05mi +30ft -23ft 1h55 Easy
Starting point in Mobberley - Cheshire

Great and flat walk from Mobberley to Mountpleasant Farm.

St Olaf's Chapel & Alleyways in Pownall Park ( Download : PDF )

1.78mi +62ft -59ft 0h50 Easy
Starting point in Wilmslow - Cheshire

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.

Deanwater Hotel to Handforth Dean ( Download : PDF )

4.21mi +66ft -72ft 2h00 Easy
Starting point in Wilmslow - Cheshire

This circular walk crosses greenbelt land at Handforth Dean which may soon be built on. This is a great shame as this area is pretty unspoiled.

Airport to Higherhouse Farm ( Download : PDF )

4.02mi +16ft -16ft 1h50 Easy
Starting point in Mobberley - Cheshire

Easy and flat walk from Wood Lane to Higherhouse Farm.

Alderley Edge to Bradbury Lane ( Download : PDF )

3.01mi +194ft -197ft 1h35 Easy
Starting point in Nether Alderley - Cheshire

Great walk from Alderley Edge to Bradbury Lane and through The Wizard.

Chelford Road to Knutsford Road ( Download : PDF )

2.99mi +43ft -43ft 1h25 Easy
Starting point in Chorley - Cheshire

Lovely walk around the Wilmslow Golf Course from Chelford Road to Knutsford Road.

Astle Farm West to Mill Lane ( Download : PDF )

2.92mi +26ft -26ft 1h20 Easy
Starting point in Nether Alderley - Cheshire

This is a lovely short walk through delightful woodland, quiet lanes and passes beautiful Brook House Farm.

Upcast Lane to Clay Lane ( Download : PDF )

2.93mi +16ft -16ft 1h20 Easy
Starting point in Wilmslow - Cheshire

Easy walk from Upcast Lane to Clay Lane and around Row-of-Trees.

Rotherwood Road to Lindow Moss ( Download : PDF )

1.86mi +16ft -16ft 0h50 Easy
Starting point in Wilmslow - Cheshire

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.

Redesmere To Capesthorn Hall ( Download : PDF )

3.31mi +39ft -39ft 1h35 Easy
Starting point in Siddington - Cheshire

In spring there are delightful patches of bluebells along some paths.

Nether Alderley to Hocker Lane ( Download : PDF )

4.08mi +272ft -272ft 2h05 Easy
Starting point in Nether Alderley - Cheshire

Great circular walk from Nether Alderley to Hocker Lane.

Mottram St Andrew to Hare Hill ( Download : PDF )

3.68mi +240ft -217ft 1h55 Easy
Starting point in Mottram St. Andrew - Cheshire

A very pleasant walk at any time of the year, but particularly good in spring when the bluebells are out. This walk is a little steep up towards Clock House Woods. There are lovely views all along the route, beautiful woodlands and a small Lake as you enter the grounds of Hare Hill. Hare Hill has a colorful display of Rhododendrons in Spring and the walled gardens are well worth a visit. Hare Hill is a National Trust Property.

Moor Lane to Mobberley Golf Course ( Download : PDF )

3.89mi +39ft -39ft 1h50 Easy
Starting point in Wilmslow - Cheshire

Walk from Moor Lane to Mobberley Golf Course passing through Nature Reserve.

Lindow Common to Rossmere ( Download : PDF )

4.14mi +39ft -39ft 1h55 Easy
Starting point in Wilmslow - Cheshire

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.

Fulshaw Cross to Alderley Golf Course ( Download : PDF )

2.35mi +30ft -30ft 1h05 Easy
Starting point in Wilmslow - Cheshire

Beautiful walk from Fulshaw Cross to Alderley Golf Course.

Stubby Lane to Chelford ( Download : PDF )

3.85mi +33ft -16ft 1h50 Easy
Starting point in Nether Alderley - Cheshire

Great walk from Stubby Lane to Chelford passing next to reservoirs.

Rainow to Lamaload Reservoir ( Download : PDF )

5.75mi +735ft -732ft 3h15 Easy
Starting point in Rainow - Cheshire

Nice walk from Rainow and around Lamaload Reservoir.

Timbersbrook to Rushton Spencer ( Download : PDF )

7.01mi +978ft -974ft 4h05 Average
Starting point in Congleton - Cheshire

Nice walk passing by The Cloud, Rushton Bank and Bridestones.

Trentabank to Shutlingsloe ( Download : PDF )

4.82mi +968ft -942ft 3h05 Easy
Starting point in Sutton (Cheshire) - Cheshire

Lovely walk through forest and moorland from Trentabank to Shutlingsloe.

Ridgegate to Tegg's Nose ( Download : PDF )

5.9mi +1148ft -1138ft 3h45 Average
Starting point in Sutton (Cheshire) - Cheshire

From Ridgegate to Tegg's Nose, this walk passes through small hills and forests.

North Wilmslow Road Walk ( Download : PDF )

4.96mi +49ft -49ft 2h20 Easy
Starting point in Wilmslow - Cheshire

Nice walk around Wilmslow and across the River Bollin.

Ladybrook Valley to Lockgate Farm ( Download : PDF )

6.37mi +331ft -302ft 3h15 Easy
Starting point in Poynton-with-Worth - Cheshire

Lovely walk from Ladybrook Valley to Lockgate Farm along Macclesfield Canal.

Brink Farm to Lyme Hall ( Download : PDF )

6.51mi +853ft -853ft 3h45 Easy
Starting point in Lyme Handley - Cheshire

Nice walk from Brink Farm to Lyme Hall passing through small parks.

Congleton Lane to Catchpenny Pool ( Download : PDF )

5.28mi +66ft -66ft 2h30 Easy
Starting point in Lower Withington - Cheshire

This is a lovely walk through woodland, along quiet roads and bridleways.

Cheshire Lounge Pub to Rostherne Church ( Download : PDF )

6.46mi +144ft -131ft 3h05 Easy
Starting point in Little Bollington - Cheshire

Flat walk from Cheshire Lounge Pub to Rostherne Church.

Smith Lane to Booths Mere ( Download : PDF )

5.86mi +66ft -59ft 2h45 Easy
Starting point in Mobberley - Cheshire

Great and flat walk from Smith Lane to Booths Mere.

Peover Lane to Bate Mill ( Download : PDF )

6.48mi +69ft -69ft 3h00 Easy
Starting point in Snelson - Cheshire

This walk is along a number of quiet roads and footpaths.

Noahs Ark Lane to Carter Lane ( Download : PDF )

5.55mi +69ft -66ft 2h35 Easy
Starting point in Great Warford - Cheshire

Circular and flat walk from Noahs Ark Lane to Carter Lane.

Mobberley to Paddockhill Lane ( Download : PDF )

5.39mi +39ft -43ft 2h30 Easy
Starting point in Mobberley - Cheshire

Nice and flat walk from Mobberley to Paddockhill Lane.

Castle Mill Lane to Kell House Farm ( Download : PDF )

7.43mi +82ft -82ft 3h30 Easy
Starting point in Ashley - Cheshire

Great walk from Castle Mill Lane to Kell House Farm.

London Road to Styperson Pool ( Download : PDF )

4.57mi +410ft -410ft 2h30 Easy
Starting point in Adlington - Cheshire

This is a lovely walk up a gentle incline to Styperson Pool and above to Long Lane. There are good views towards Alderley Edge and Bollington.