Handforth walks

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.

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.

Circular walk from Woodford Church passing by woods and fields.

This walk starts from Wilmslow Park and follow River Bollin to Handforth.

Lovely parts of the walk are with swathes of Bluebells along the steep banks down to the River Bollin in Spring.

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.

Nice walk around Wilmslow and across the River Bollin.

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.

Beautiful walk from Fulshaw Cross to Alderley Golf Course.

There are a few farms along the route, farm animals to see and a surprising number of wildflowers.

Lovely flat walk from Heyes Lane to Prestbury Road.

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.

Walk from Moor Lane to Mobberley Golf Course passing through Nature Reserve.

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

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

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

Easy walk from Upcast Lane to Clay Lane and around Row-of-Trees.

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.

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.