Warrington walks

Burtonwood Sankey Brook Circular ( Download : PDF )

4.95mi +62ft -62ft 2h20 Moderate
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 returns to start.

Dunham Massey ( Download : PDF )

6.49mi +148ft -154ft 3h05 Easy
Starting point in Lymm - Warrington

Visit a magnificent deer park and stately home, with peaceful canalside interludes.

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.

Trans-Pennine Trail ( Download : PDF )

15.83mi +230ft -230ft 1 hr Moderate
Starting point in Lymm - Warrington

A fairly level bike ride along a converted railway, bridleways and quiet country lanes.

Lymm and the Dam ( Download : PDF )

5.26mi +118ft -118ft 2h30 Easy
Starting point in Lymm - Warrington

An extended stroll through historic Lymm and round its picturesque wooded lake.

Bridgewater Canal ( Download : PDF )

3.12mi +112ft -112ft 1h30 Easy
Starting point in Lymm - Warrington

An easy stroll through fields and woods and along the canal towpath.

Two Canals Walk ( Download : PDF )

4.6mi +102ft -102ft 2h10 Easy
Starting point in Lymm - Warrington

Varied rural walking including contrasting sections of canals that are among England’s youngest and oldest.

Lymm Dam ( Download : PDF )

2.17mi +46ft -46ft 1h00 Easy
Starting point in Lymm - Warrington

An easy stroll around Lymm’s best-known beauty spot, plus a visit to the historic village centre.

Lymm & the Penny Ferry ( Download : PDF )

7.65mi +82ft -82ft 3h35 Easy
Starting point in Grappenhall and Thelwall - Warrington

Much of interest, including a visit to historic Lymm and an (optional) crossing of the eccentric Penny Ferry.

Grappenhall Heys & The Dingle ( Download : PDF )

4.39mi +102ft -98ft 2h05 Easy
Starting point in Grappenhall and Thelwall - Warrington

Easy walking through woodland and former parkland, with the picturesque valley of Lumb Brook as a highlight.

Grappenhall stroll ( Download : PDF )

1.55mi +52ft -52ft 0h45 Easy
Starting point in Grappenhall and Thelwall - Warrington

An easy stroll around the pretty village of Grappenhall, including woodland walks.