Winsford walks

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

A walk through rolling countryside to an impressive viaduct with a straightforward riverside return.

A varied walk by way of village, canal tunnel, capacious locks and quiet riverside fields.

A simple and pleasant stroll beside the River Weaver, returning along the Trent & Mersey Canal.

An easy stroll visiting a historic house and the site of a former watermill.

An impressive radio telescope and an optional circuit of the beautiful lake at Pickmere.

Skirting Tabley Hall to the birch woodland of Holford Moss and its intriguing brine wells and lime beds.

A lengthy walk to a country house and delightful village.

An easy, scenic stroll around a popular lake called Pick Mere.