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A Manchester Mini-Trail from the Grey Horse Inn
Association / Club / Walk leader
1.41 mi
+79 ft
-72 ft
0h 45
Easy
Departure from Manchester (Greater Manchester)
A short city-centre walking tour from a historic alehouse, featuring a mix of well-known landmarks and lesser curiosities.
Stockport - a Ramble
Visorando Member
4.97 mi
+213 ft
-203 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Stockport (Greater Manchester)
This rewarding dérive reveals the B side of our heritage and culture, an antidote to the country walk, and one which for many folk is right on their doorstep. It explores the unique post-occupancy landscape of a Northern town where the rot has set in, viewing iconic heritage sights from the relative safety of the pavement.
Yew Tree Farm to Oversley Lodge Farm
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.
Haughton Dale
3.24 mi
+213 ft
-213 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Tameside (Greater Manchester)
Canal towpath and riverside walking in a wildlife-rich rural oasis, including a local nature reserve.
Werneth Low
4.71 mi
+433 ft
-413 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Tameside (Greater Manchester)
Follow the Trans-Pennine Trail to a popular local landmark with extensive views.
Back o’ th’ Hill
3.93 mi
+305 ft
-305 ft
2h 05
Moderate
Departure from Tameside (Greater Manchester)
Wide views, interesting corners, and a quiet stretch of canal towpath with a spooky tunnel.
Chadkirk Chapel
1.96 mi
+141 ft
-141 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Stockport (Greater Manchester)
A level walk full of interest, visiting a historic chapel, a holy well and a stretch of the River Goyt.
River Goyt and Marple Aqueduct
7.81 mi
+515 ft
-505 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Stockport (Greater Manchester)
A rewarding walk along varied waterways, featuring historic buildings and striking canal architecture.
Goyt Hall and Chadkirk
3.86 mi
+312 ft
-325 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Stockport (Greater Manchester)
Along the Goyt to a historic half-timbered farmhouse, returning via the Peak Forest Canal and Chadkirk.
Chadkirk Chapel
1.92 mi
+220 ft
-233 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Stockport (Greater Manchester)
A level walk full of interest, visiting a historic chapel, a holy well and a stretch of the River Goyt.
River Goyt and Marple Aqueduct
7.73 mi
+472 ft
-476 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Stockport (Greater Manchester)
A rewarding walk along varied waterways, featuring historic buildings and striking canal architecture.
Sunbank Wood
2.13 mi
+108 ft
-141 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Ringway (Greater Manchester)
This a pleasant little walk and sadly part of it is disappearing under concrete. Manchester Airport have developed on either side of Sunbank Lane. There was a petition to stop it but sadly it failed. There are some before and after pictures on the slideshow.
Castle Mill Lane to Kell House Farm
7.43 mi
+89 ft
-85 ft
3h 30
Easy
Departure from Ashley (Cheshire East)
Great walk from Castle Mill Lane to Kell House Farm.
Manchester Airport to Styal Mill
3.25 mi
+203 ft
-203 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Styal (Cheshire East)
This walk starts at the big roundabout on Altrincham Road just before the airport tunnels.
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.
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.
Lyme Park from Poynton
10.20 mi
+1,099 ft
-1,079 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Poynton-with-Worth (Cheshire East)
A route that takes in the delights of the countryside surrounding Lyme Park
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.
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.
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.
Airport to Higherhouse Farm
4.02 mi
+16 ft
-13 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Mobberley (Cheshire East)
Easy and flat walk from Wood Lane to Higherhouse Farm.
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.
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.
Lady Lane to Valewood Farm
4.63 mi
+39 ft
-43 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Mobberley (Cheshire East)
Nice and flat walk from Lady Lane to Valewood Farm.
Ladybrook Valley to Lockgate Farm
6.37 mi
+325 ft
-325 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Poynton-with-Worth (Cheshire East)
Lovely walk from Ladybrook Valley to Lockgate Farm along Macclesfield Canal.
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.
Jackson’s Brickworks
2.74 mi
+108 ft
-108 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Stockport (Greater Manchester)
A surprisingly varied route visiting a former industrial site now converted to a popular nature reserve, and sampling both the Macclesfield Canal and Middlewood Way.
Two Canal
4.33 mi
+289 ft
-285 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Stockport (Greater Manchester)
Sample both the Macclesfield and Peak Forest Canals, returning via Disley Golf Course.
Lyme Park
5.24 mi
+381 ft
-400 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Stockport (Greater Manchester)
Lyme Park is administered by the National Trust. The grounds are free to enter on foot, but a fee must be paid to enter the house.
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.
Saltersley Hall and Rossmere
2.89 mi
+33 ft
-36 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Mobberley (Cheshire East)
Historic farmhouses, a picturesque lake and wildlife-rich woodland and peatland.
Rossmere & Lindow Common
5.11 mi
+69 ft
-66 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Mobberley (Cheshire East)
An interesting, level walk around the peatlands and heathlands of Lindow Moss, passing two attractive lakes.
Graveyard Lane
2.97 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Mobberley (Cheshire East)
Farmland walking along tracks and field paths, returning via Saltersley Hall and an area of heathery peatland.
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.
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.
Brook Lane to Merryman's Lane
5.32 mi
+39 ft
-39 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Alderley Edge (Cheshire East)
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.
Mobberley to Mountpleasant Farm
4.05 mi
+36 ft
-26 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Mobberley (Cheshire East)
Great and flat walk from Mobberley to Mountpleasant Farm.
Smith Lane to Booths Mere
5.86 mi
+79 ft
-69 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Mobberley (Cheshire East)
Great and flat walk from Smith Lane to Booths Mere.
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.
Mobberley to Paddockhill Lane
5.39 mi
+69 ft
-66 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Mobberley (Cheshire East)
Nice and flat walk from Mobberley to Paddockhill Lane.
London Road to Styperson Pool
4.57 mi
+446 ft
-423 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Adlington (Cheshire East)
This is a lovely walk up a gentle incline to Styperson Pool and above to Long Lane. There are good views towards Alderley Edge and Bollington.
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.
Noahs Ark Lane to Carter Lane
5.55 mi
+75 ft
-72 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Great Warford (Cheshire East)
Circular and flat walk from Noahs Ark Lane to Carter Lane.
Dale Top (Park Moor) from Lyme Park
6.22 mi
+876 ft
-876 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Kettleshulme and Lyme Handley (Cheshire East)
Lyme Park in Cheshire is popular with visitors yet this walk explores quiet paths and tracks to the south of the Country Park. Navigation is generally easy and the reward for your efforts are some fine views.
Park Moor and Birchencliff from Lyme Park
6.92 mi
+863 ft
-837 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Kettleshulme and Lyme Handley (Cheshire East)
This Peak District walk starts from Lyme Park and explores the moors lying to the south of this grand stately home. There is a short section of road walking along a quiet country lane.
Chelford Road to Knutsford Road
2.99 mi
+46 ft
-46 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Chorley (Cheshire East)
Lovely walk around the Wilmslow Golf Course from Chelford Road to Knutsford Road.
The Disley Lanes from Lyme Park
4.03 mi
+413 ft
-390 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Kettleshulme and Lyme Handley (Cheshire East)
This Cheshire walk explores Lyme Park and the lanes around Disley. Most of the route is within the boundaries of the Peak District National Park. It visits Lyme Cage prior to leaving the park. It then proceeds along quiet lanes before returning to the park. The Cage dominates the walk as it is rarely out of sight.
Kettleshulme & Sponds Hill
7.64 mi
+1,204 ft
-1,224 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Pott Shrigley (Cheshire East)
The Cheshire sector of the Peak District National Park is often seen as uninteresting and this route goes some way to dispel this myth. The route does have a couple of lengthy steep ascents towards the end but effort is rewarded with excellent and varied landscapes. Conditions underfoot can be very wet after heavy rain so appropriate footwear is essential.
Bridgend Heritage Trails, Bollington
Tourist office6.86 mi
+869 ft
-860 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Bollington (Cheshire East)
The fifth of the Bridgend Heritage Trails looks at the industry based around the natural resources that Bollington is sited on. This walk takes you through landscapes where adits, soughs, spoil heaps, gin circles and bell pits can still be seen. The route leads from townland to farmland and from moorland to towpath showing not just the diversity of the environment but the differences in how we use it from past to present.
Bridgend Tree Trail 2, Bollington
5.32 mi
+299 ft
-272 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Bollington (Cheshire East)
In the middle of trees discover or rediscover iconic places of Bollington like Tinkers Clough, Dumbah Hollow, Butley Town and the Lowerhouse! This walk encourage us to really look at the grace, beauty and majesty of the trees that grow in our local countryside.
Bridgend Tree Trail 3, Bollington
6.99 mi
+472 ft
-456 ft
3h 35
Easy
Departure from Bollington (Cheshire East)
In the middle of trees discover or rediscover iconic places of Bollington like Whiteley Green, Adlington, Styperson, and Pott Shrigley! This walk encourages us to really look at the grace, beauty, and majesty of the trees that grow in our local countryside.
Bridgend Heritage Trail 3 – Written in Stone
3.38 mi
+479 ft
-463 ft
2h 00
Moderate
Departure from Bollington (Cheshire East)
Head up to the spectacular viewpoint of Kerridge Ridge before winding your way through Bollington’s network of paved and cobbled paths to explore how stone and quarrying have shaped the town.
This walk is a similar version of this trail. This Heritage trail contain more paved and concrete road than the Tree one.
Bridgend Tree Trail 4, Bollington
5.21 mi
+571 ft
-568 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Bollington (Cheshire East)
In the middle of trees discover or rediscover iconic places of Bollington like Harrop Woods, Billinge Head, Rainowlow and Ingerlsey Vale ! This walk encourage us to really look at the grace, beauty and majesty of the trees that grow in our local countryside.
Bridgend Heritage Trails, Woods & Wildflowers, Bollington
4.87 mi
+548 ft
-548 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Bollington (Cheshire East)
Circular walks that explore the local countryside and bring Bollington’s past to life. This walk follows Harrop Brook through enchanting woodland before returning via an ancient Salt Trail (A). A feast for the senses in every season, look out for bluebells in spring and an abundance of wildflowers in summer. Packed with history, from battlefields to buildings, mineshafts to trade, along the way you’ll meet some intriguing characters, such as the ‘Midnight Milkman’ and the Black Prince.
Bollington from Clarence to Nancy
2.04 mi
+400 ft
-404 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Bollington (Cheshire East)
A circular walk from Bollington Discovery Centre or Bridgend Centre to discover two iconics places of Bollington : White Nancy and the Clarence Mill.
Bridgend Tree Trail 1, Bollington
3.27 mi
+515 ft
-515 ft
1h 55
Moderate
Departure from Bollington (Cheshire East)
In the middle of trees discover or rediscover iconic places of Bollington like White Nancy, Kerridge Ridge and the Rally Road! This walk encourage us to really look at the grace, beauty and majesty of the trees that grow in our local countryside.
This walk is a similar version of this trail. This Tree trail contain more forest and grassland path than the Heritage one.
Bridgend Centre Trail 1 - Bee Happy, Bollington
2.74 mi
+312 ft
-318 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Bollington (Cheshire East)
Walk to Whiteley Green through Bollington’s unique landscape, taking in stunning views, majestic mills, local tracks and peaceful waterways. Discover intriguing places and half-forgotten artifacts including traces of ancient beekeeping.
Bridgend Heritage Trails, Revolving in time, Bollington
4.16 mi
+453 ft
-453 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Bollington (Cheshire East)
A circular walk following the River Dean to Rainow and returning through farmland. The fourth of the Bridgend Heritage Trails takes you back to the Industrial Revolution with an insight into the lives of mill workers and farm labourers beyond who helped to create the landscape that surrounds Bollington today. Find out about the people who trod the ancient packhorse trails and stone slab paths which have echoed the ring of hooves and the clatter of clogs over the centuries.
Bridgend Centre Trail 6 - As the Crow flies, Bollington
4.39 mi
+233 ft
-233 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Bollington (Cheshire East)
Taking a fairly straight out-and-back route to Higher Hurdsfield, this walk initially rises and then gradually descends as it wends from town to farm to canal back to Bollington.
Barges, Bridges and the ‘Bollington Bug’, Bridgend Heritage Trails
5.98 mi
+276 ft
-256 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Bollington (Cheshire East)
Circular walks that explore the local countryside and bring Bollington’s past to life. Trail N° 7 - Travelling in time. Heading north from Bollington this largely flat walk follows towpath and disused railway line to reach Adlington before returning via Whiteley Green through farmland footpaths and tracks. This trail guides you along, towpath, bridleway, footpaths, farm tracks and roads to discover the different modes of transport used through the centuries.
Bridgend Centre Trail 8 - Upstairs, Downstairs
5.16 mi
+157 ft
-148 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Bollington (Cheshire East)
Heading west from Bollington, this largely flat walk meanders through farmland and the grounds of fine houses to Butley Ash and back. This is an alternative walk from Bridgend Tree Trail 2, Bollington here.
Bollington to White Nancy
4.90 mi
+531 ft
-531 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Bollington (Cheshire East)
This walk takes in Bollington Village, Macclesfield Canal and White Nancy along Kerridge Hill.
Tegg’s Nose & White Nancy
8.43 mi
+1,047 ft
-1,047 ft
4h 45
Easy
Departure from Bollington (Cheshire East)
A rewarding walk to a local country park with superb views over the Cheshire Plain and Peak District.
White Nancy
2.54 mi
+354 ft
-354 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Bollington (Cheshire East)
Short but full of interest, this is a perfect evening stroll to Bollington’s most famous landmark.
Middlewood Way & Styperson Pool
5.22 mi
+344 ft
-367 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Bollington (Cheshire East)
Mostly level walking, with an extension to a pretty wooded lake with fine views from the adjacent hills.
To the Swan at Kettleshulme
5.35 mi
+817 ft
-830 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Rainow (Cheshire East)
A hilly walk over a scenic ridge to a pretty Cheshire village and its splendid pub.
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