Hulme Walfield walks

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.

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.

Explore our intimate local valley around Holmes Chapel.

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

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

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

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.

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.

A wooded stroll with a visit to a rewarding church, passing a stately home (private) and some interesting remnants of its estate.

Locks, bridges and aqueducts on the Trent & Mersey and Macclesfield Canals (with an optional 1-mile extension to their junction).

Field and quarry paths up to the famous folly, with superb views in all directions, and a pleasant canalside return.

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

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

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.

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.