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Handforth walks
Yew Tree Farm to Oversley Lodge Farm
Association / Club / Walk leader
4.13 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Stockport (Greater Manchester)
This short walk begins at Yew Tree Farm at the end of Bolshaw Road. Follow the path through Styal Golf Course and cross the railway bridge towards Beech Farm.
Deanwater Hotel to Handforth Dean
4.21 mi
+75 ft
-66 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Wilmslow (Cheshire East)
This circular walk crosses greenbelt land at Handforth Dean which may soon be built on. This is a great shame as this area is pretty unspoiled.
Woodford Church to Mill Lane
5.37 mi
+105 ft
-98 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Stockport (Greater Manchester)
Circular walk from Woodford Church passing by woods and fields.
Wilmslow to Handforth
5.60 mi
+164 ft
-154 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Wilmslow (Cheshire East)
This walk starts from Wilmslow Park and follow River Bollin to Handforth.
Wilmslow to Mottram Hall
9.15 mi
+230 ft
-236 ft
4h 25
Easy
Departure from Wilmslow (Cheshire East)
Lovely parts of the walk are with swathes of Bluebells along the steep banks down to the River Bollin in Spring.
St Olaf's Chapel & Alleyways in Pownall Park
1.78 mi
+62 ft
-62 ft
0h 50
Easy
Departure from Wilmslow (Cheshire East)
This interesting walk through Pownall Park takes in Carnival Fields and St. Olaf's Chapel which was built by the Boddington Family. Sadly, it is now just a ruin. Some of this route follows public footpaths through the Pownall Park area which are now are pretty much back alleys through the area.
North Wilmslow Road
4.96 mi
+121 ft
-112 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Wilmslow (Cheshire East)
Nice walk around Wilmslow and across the River Bollin.
Lindow Common to Rossmere
4.14 mi
+46 ft
-46 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Wilmslow (Cheshire East)
Lindow Common is a very popular area and is well worth a visit in its own right. The common is crisscrossed by numerous footpaths and contains the Black Lake. It’s worthwhile exploring areas away from Black Lake where there are some small pools and expanses of heather. There is a lot of conservation work being carried out on the common which is designed to keep its open aspect and to protect wildlife and fauna. It is designated as a site of special scientific interest.
Fulshaw Cross to Alderley Golf Course
2.35 mi
+39 ft
-39 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Wilmslow (Cheshire East)
Beautiful walk from Fulshaw Cross to Alderley Golf Course.
Alderley edge bypass
6.22 mi
+141 ft
-138 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Alderley Edge (Cheshire East)
There are a few farms along the route, farm animals to see and a surprising number of wildflowers.
Heyes Lane to Prestbury Road
3.07 mi
+39 ft
-39 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Wilmslow (Cheshire East)
Lovely flat walk from Heyes Lane to Prestbury Road.
Rotherwood Road to Lindow Moss
1.86 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Wilmslow (Cheshire East)
This is a short walk around Lindow Moss. The area became famous when Lindow Man was discovered by peat cutters in August 1984. The footpath skirts the edge of Lindow Moss where peat is still extracted. There is a Lindow Moss website here and you can find information about Lindow Man here. This route keeps to the public footpaths, but there are many unofficial routes across the moss.
Moor Lane to Mobberley Golf Course
3.89 mi
+43 ft
-43 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Wilmslow (Cheshire East)
Walk from Moor Lane to Mobberley Golf Course passing through Nature Reserve.
Exploring Alderley Edge
4.38 mi
+404 ft
-387 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Alderley Edge (Cheshire East)
A more complete exploration of Alderley Edge, with a return route via farmland.
Nether Alderley
6.65 mi
+413 ft
-397 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Alderley Edge (Cheshire East)
A fine church, a historic watermill, and some lesser-known paths on Alderley Edge.
Wizard’s Well & Stormy Point
2.64 mi
+381 ft
-381 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Alderley Edge (Cheshire East)
This walk takes you to some of the highlights of Alderley Edge.
Upcast Lane to Clay Lane
2.93 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Wilmslow (Cheshire East)
Easy walk from Upcast Lane to Clay Lane and around Row-of-Trees.
Mottram St Andrew to Hare Hill
3.68 mi
+289 ft
-266 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Mottram St. Andrew (Cheshire East)
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.
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