Marton walks

Walk beside beautiful lakes, with thatched cottages and a fine country house.

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

Explore our intimate local valley around Holmes Chapel.

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

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

Five minutes’ drive to a fascinating village, with a mossland nature reserve and gentle canal scenery.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

An easy and surprisingly green urban and parkland walk from the front door – suitable for pushchairs

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.

Great circular walk from Nether Alderley to Hocker Lane.

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.

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

Great walk through Little Watford, Over Peover, Snelson and Marthall.

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

Village, riverside and woodland walking with a historic church and a dog-friendly short-cut.

Fine views and supernatural associations. Fairly strenuous.

Riverside walking with a variety of historic May be muddy in places. Several style buildings and pleasant farmland views.

This delightful walk beginning in the pretty village of Prestbury.

This walk takes you to some of the highlights of Alderley Edge.

A fine church, a historic watermill, and some lesser-known paths on Alderley Edge.

A more complete exploration of Alderley Edge, with a return route via farmland.

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.

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

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.