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Three Shires Head from Danebower Hollow
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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
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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
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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.
Wildboarclough & Shutlingsloe
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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
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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.
Black Rocks & Bollinhurst Reservoir from Disley
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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.
Flash & Three Shires Head from Danebower Hollow
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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
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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
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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.
Lyme Park & Dissop Head from Disley
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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.
Lyme Park from Poynton
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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
Kettleshulme & Sponds Hill
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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.
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
Kettleshulme & Taxal Edge from Lamaload
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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
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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.
Stage 3 of the Gritstone Trail - Congleton to Kidsgrove
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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.
Stage 2 of the Gritstone Trail - Macclesfield to Congleton
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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.
The Gritstone Trail in 3 stages using the local train
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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
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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.
Hawk's Nest, Goldstitch Moss & Lud's Church
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9.65mi
+1063ft
-1060ft
5h20
Average
Starting point in Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough - Cheshire An exploration of northern Staffordshire that is rarely walked.
The Disley Lanes from Lyme Park
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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.
Lud's Church, Back Forest & Clough Head from Gradbach
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5.44mi
+699ft
-623ft
3h05
Average
Starting point in Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough - Cheshire A Staffordshire walk that explores the valleys and high ground to the west of the Roaches.
Park Moor and Birchencliff from Lyme Park
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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.
Rossendale Ramble
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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.
Shining Tor and Windgather Rocks from Lamaload
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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.
Shining Tor and Axe Edge Moor
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9.59mi
+1030ft
-1030ft
5h20
Average
Starting point in Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough - Cheshire Shining Tor is the highest point in Cheshire and the first objective of this Peak District walk. Crossing the border into Staffordshire the walk continues across Axe Edge Moor offering excellent views. The walk uses high moorland paths for most of the way and is best saved for a clear day.
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