Leighton walks

An interesting walk that visits several of the Sandbach Flashes, a series of intriguing lakes formed by subsidence after salt extraction.

An extended walk visiting many of the Sandbach Flashes (lakes formed by subsidence following salt extraction) and including sections along the Trent and Mersey Canal and River Wheelock.

A short farmland walk offering good views over the village, and a brief but pleasant stretch alongside the River Wheelock, frequented by Kingfishers.

Two contrasting waterways lead you through pleasant Cheshire countryside.

An easy stroll that packs a lot into its short distance.

A historic town centre, pretty stream valleys and an easy canalside return.

A field walk to a popular local craft centre, returning via the valley of the River Weaver.

Warning : The bridge at waypoint 4 is closed. It isn't scheduled to be reopened until 2023. For now we suggest this walk as a return and not as a loop until an alternative is found.

A farmland stroll to a historic house through Wybunbury.

Stroll round a National Nature Reserve, featuring a rare bog habitat known as a schwingmoor.

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

Passing Budworth Pool and Little Budworth Common, returning via a park circuit.

Explore our local country park, a rare area of lowland heathland designated as an SSSI.

Follow tracks and green lanes through the village and countryside to an attractive lake.

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.

Skirt the Shire Horse Centre to pretty Eaton, returning via a sunken quarryman’s way.

Field paths over rolling Cheshire farmland, passing an attractive millpond and historic houses.

Gentle green lanes to an attractive area of lowland heath and woodland designated an SSSI.

A fine walk with the chance to descend a coal mine or ride a steam train.

A stroll through woodland to a historic blast furnace and then a monument with a fine view.

A straightforward there-and-back walk to a local lake, heathland and woodland country park.

A longer walk with historic buildings en route and lovely riverside views on the return.

Explore our intimate local valley around Holmes Chapel.

A walk along field paths to a neighbouring village, with views over the Weaver valley.

Varied walking through rolling countryside with a scenic stretch along the Weaver Navigation.

A pleasant stroll around the village including a riverside section within a Community Woodland.

Great walk through the picturesque village of Over Peover starting and ending from The Dog.

Great walk through the picturesque village of Over Peover starting and ending from The Dog.