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Stage 3 of the Gritstone Trail - Congleton to Kidsgrove
Association / Club / Walk leader
19.56 mi
+1,558 ft
-1,581 ft
10h 20
Moderate
Departure from Congleton (Cheshire East)
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.
Lawton Hall
2.20 mi
+82 ft
-82 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Odd Rode (Cheshire East)
A wooded stroll with a visit to a rewarding church, passing a stately home (private) and some interesting remnants of its estate.
Two Canals
3.92 mi
+82 ft
-82 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Odd Rode (Cheshire East)
Locks, bridges and aqueducts on the Trent & Mersey and Macclesfield Canals (with an optional 1-mile extension to their junction).
Mow Cop
5.48 mi
+663 ft
-689 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Odd Rode (Cheshire East)
Field and quarry paths up to the famous folly, with superb views in all directions, and a pleasant canalside return.
Timbersbrook to Rushton Spencer
7.01 mi
+1,047 ft
-1,017 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Congleton (Cheshire East)
Nice walk passing by The Cloud, Rushton Bank and Bridestones.
Brereton Heath
3.77 mi
+138 ft
-138 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Swettenham (Cheshire East)
A straightforward there-and-back walk to a local lake, heathland and woodland country park.
Twemlow and the Dane Valley
6.18 mi
+203 ft
-217 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Swettenham (Cheshire East)
A longer walk with historic buildings en route and lovely riverside views on the return.
Swettenham Brook
1.72 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
0h 50
Easy
Departure from Swettenham (Cheshire East)
Explore our intimate local valley around Holmes Chapel.
The Cloud from Rushton Spencer
Visorando Member5.09 mi
+663 ft
-689 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Rushton (Staffordshire)
This North Staffordshire linear walk starts in the village of Rushton Spencer near Leek and follows the Staffordshire Way to the summit of the Cloud. This local landmark offers some wonderful views across north Cheshire and north Staffordshire.
Sandbach Crosses, River Wheelock and the Trent & Mersey
5.07 mi
+75 ft
-75 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Sandbach (Cheshire East)
A historic town centre, pretty stream valleys and an easy canalside return.
Wheelock Rail Trail and the Trent & Mersey Canal
1.13 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
0h 35
Easy
Departure from Sandbach (Cheshire East)
An easy stroll that packs a lot into its short distance.
River Wheelock and the Trent & Mersey
4.03 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Sandbach (Cheshire East)
Two contrasting waterways lead you through pleasant Cheshire countryside.
Gawsworth & Danes Moss
4.96 mi
+79 ft
-79 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Gawsworth (Cheshire East)
Five minutes’ drive to a fascinating village, with a mossland nature reserve and gentle canal scenery.
Redesmere & Capesthorne Hall
3.10 mi
+69 ft
-69 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Siddington (Cheshire East)
Walk beside beautiful lakes, with thatched cottages and a fine country house.
Redesmere To Capesthorn Hall
3.31 mi
+72 ft
-72 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Siddington (Cheshire East)
In spring there are delightful patches of bluebells along some paths.
Apedale Country Par
7.38 mi
+538 ft
-551 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Audley Rural (Staffordshire)
A fine walk with the chance to descend a coal mine or ride a steam train.
Wedgwood’s Monument
5.75 mi
+407 ft
-433 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Audley Rural (Staffordshire)
A stroll through woodland to a historic blast furnace and then a monument with a fine view.
Congleton Lane to Catchpenny Pool
5.28 mi
+43 ft
-43 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Lower Withington (Cheshire East)
This is a lovely walk through woodland, along quiet roads and bridleways.
Rossen Clough to Croker Hill
3.93 mi
+640 ft
-646 ft
2h 20
Moderate
Departure from Sutton (Cheshire East)
This circular walk offers some great views around Rossen Clough.
Langley and Tegg’s Nose
6.82 mi
+988 ft
-994 ft
4h 00
Easy
Departure from Sutton (Cheshire East)
Featuring rolling hills, wooded reservoirs and an optional climb to a viewpoint with geological and industrial interest.
Gritstone stroll
1.55 mi
+240 ft
-243 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Sutton (Cheshire East)
A fairly easy stroll up the hill behind the pub, offering good views to Tegg’s Nose and Sutton Common.
Sutton Common
4.48 mi
+650 ft
-650 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Sutton (Cheshire East)
After a pleasant ramble along a stream, the effort of climbing to the TV mast is rewarded by a scenic ridge walk.
Rossendale Ramble
12.32 mi
+1,690 ft
-1,667 ft
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from Sutton (Cheshire East)
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.
South Park
2.08 mi
+59 ft
-59 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Macclesfield (Cheshire East)
An easy and surprisingly green urban and parkland walk from the front door – suitable for pushchairs
Macclesfield Forest & Shutlingsloe
7.17 mi
+1,240 ft
-1,237 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Sutton (Cheshire East)
An invigorating climb to a notable summit with glorious forest and moorland views (no dogs).
Rossendale Brook
2.37 mi
+394 ft
-394 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Sutton (Cheshire East)
A streamside and farmland stroll with fine views to Sutton Common.
Kinderfields Edge
2.76 mi
+495 ft
-476 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Sutton (Cheshire East)
A walk through sheep pastures with wide views and sturdy stone-built hill farms.
Astle Farm West to Mill Lane
2.92 mi
+36 ft
-33 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Nether Alderley (Cheshire East)
This is a lovely short walk through delightful woodland, quiet lanes and passes beautiful Brook House Farm.
Stubby Lane to Chelford
3.85 mi
+39 ft
-26 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Nether Alderley (Cheshire East)
Great walk from Stubby Lane to Chelford passing next to reservoirs.
Over Peover Trek
5.57 mi
+52 ft
-52 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Peover Superior and Snelson (Cheshire East)
Great walk through the picturesque village of Over Peover starting and ending from The Dog.
Peover Heath Stroll
2.28 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Peover Superior and Snelson (Cheshire East)
Great walk through the picturesque village of Over Peover starting and ending from The Dog.
Peover Lane to Bate Mill
6.48 mi
+115 ft
-128 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Chelford (Cheshire East)
This walk is along a number of quiet roads and footpaths.
Stage 2 of the Gritstone Trail - Macclesfield to Congleton
17.50 mi
+2,129 ft
-2,165 ft
9h 55
Moderate
Departure from Macclesfield (Cheshire East)
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.
Shutlingsloe, Cat & Fiddle and the Macclesfield Forest from Trentabank
7.70 mi
+1,627 ft
-1,608 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Sutton (Cheshire East)
A Cheshire walk that explores the area around the Macclesfield Forest. The route includes Shutlingsloe, views towards Wildboarclough, the Cat & Fiddle and the Macclesfield Forest
Tegg's Nose from Trentabank
7.04 mi
+1,214 ft
-1,184 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Sutton (Cheshire East)
This Cheshire walk lies within the boundaries of the Peak District National Park and provides a pleasant excursion into this surprisingly beautiful part of Britain. The walk includes the viewpoint of Tegg's Nose and the trio of reservoirs in the valley.
Wildboarclough & Shutlingsloe
6.82 mi
+1,289 ft
-1,263 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Sutton (Cheshire East)
A route to the summit of the Cheshire Matterhorn and more!
Shutlingsloe from Trentabank
2.99 mi
+705 ft
-709 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Sutton (Cheshire East)
A short walk in the Cheshire sector of the Peak District National Park. Shutlingsloe is known as the Cheshire Matterhorn and offers some excellent views.
Ridgegate to Tegg's Nose
5.90 mi
+1,158 ft
-1,158 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Sutton (Cheshire East)
From Ridgegate to Tegg's Nose, this walk passes through small hills and forests.
Nether Alderley to Hocker Lane
4.08 mi
+276 ft
-282 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Nether Alderley (Cheshire East)
Great circular walk from Nether Alderley to Hocker Lane.
Trentabank to Shutlingsloe
4.82 mi
+974 ft
-968 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough (Cheshire East)
Lovely walk through forest and moorland from Trentabank to Shutlingsloe.
Alderley Edge to Bradbury Lane
3.01 mi
+210 ft
-203 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Nether Alderley (Cheshire East)
Great walk from Alderley Edge to Bradbury Lane and through The Wizard.
Sandle Bridge Lane to Peover Hall
9.85 mi
+72 ft
-75 ft
4h 35
Easy
Departure from Marthall (Cheshire East)
Great walk through Little Watford, Over Peover, Snelson and Marthall.
River Bollin
2.93 mi
+108 ft
-108 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Prestbury (Cheshire East)
Village, riverside and woodland walking with a historic church and a dog-friendly short-cut.
Alderley Edge
8.42 mi
+535 ft
-538 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Prestbury (Cheshire East)
Fine views and supernatural associations. Fairly strenuous.
Legh Hall
4.20 mi
+151 ft
-177 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Prestbury (Cheshire East)
Riverside walking with a variety of historic May be muddy in places. Several style buildings and pleasant farmland views.
Prestbury To Mottram St Andrew
7.40 mi
+492 ft
-489 ft
3h 50
Easy
Departure from Prestbury (Cheshire East)
This delightful walk beginning in the pretty village of Prestbury.
Rainow to Lamaload Reservoir
5.75 mi
+732 ft
-738 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Rainow (Cheshire East)
Nice walk from Rainow and around Lamaload Reservoir.
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.
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