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Grappenhall Heys & The Dingle
Association / Club / Walk leader
4.39 mi
+102 ft
-98 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Grappenhall and Thelwall (Warrington)
Easy walking through woodland and former parkland, with the picturesque valley of Lumb Brook as a highlight.
Lymm & the Penny Ferry
7.65 mi
+85 ft
-85 ft
3h 35
Easy
Departure from Grappenhall and Thelwall (Warrington)
Much of interest, including a visit to historic Lymm and an (optional) crossing of the eccentric Penny Ferry.
Grappenhall stroll
1.55 mi
+56 ft
-56 ft
0h 45
Easy
Departure from Grappenhall and Thelwall (Warrington)
An easy stroll around the pretty village of Grappenhall, including woodland walks.
Lymm Dam
2.17 mi
+52 ft
-52 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Lymm (Warrington)
An easy stroll around Lymm’s best-known beauty spot, plus a visit to the historic village centre.
Two Canals
4.60 mi
+108 ft
-108 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Lymm (Warrington)
Varied rural walking including contrasting sections of canals that are among England’s youngest and oldest.
A part of Lymm Heritage Trail
Visorando Member
3.27 mi
+79 ft
-79 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Lymm (Warrington)
Using a part of Lymm Heritage Trail, this circular walk will take you around Lymm Dam. It was created in 1824 by a dam built during the construction of what is now the A56 road.
Burtonwood Sankey Brook Circular
4.95 mi
+62 ft
-62 ft
2h 20
Moderate
Departure from Burtonwood and Westbrook (Warrington)
Starting from Burtonwood passing 15c moated Bradlegh Hall on way to Sankey Brook and historic Sankey Canal. The canal, the first in the UK, built to carry coal from Haydock to Liverpool in 1757. Good view of Sankey Viaduct the world's first substantial viaduct built by George Stephenson in 1830 for the world's first intercity rail line. Having completed the canal section the route returns to start.
Bridgewater Canal
3.12 mi
+108 ft
-108 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Lymm (Warrington)
An easy stroll through fields and woods and along the canal towpath.
Dunham Massey
6.49 mi
+148 ft
-144 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Lymm (Warrington)
Visit a magnificent deer park and stately home, with peaceful canalside interludes.
Lymm and the Dam
5.26 mi
+118 ft
-118 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Lymm (Warrington)
An extended stroll through historic Lymm and round its picturesque wooded lake.
Trans-Pennine Trail
15.83 mi
+220 ft
-230 ft
1 hr
Moderate
Departure from Lymm (Warrington)
A fairly level bike ride along a converted railway, bridleways and quiet country lanes.
Pennington Flash Circular
3.33 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Wigan (Greater Manchester)
The walk starts from the car park on Slag Lane and follows a clockwise circular route around Pennington Flash.
Lowton via Golborne
6.00 mi
+85 ft
-85 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Wigan (Greater Manchester)
The walk starts from Pennington Flash car park and follows the anticlockwise circular route via Golborne Park and Lowton.
Clock Face Colliery Moss Circular
5.98 mi
+75 ft
-72 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Bold (Liverpool City Region)
A circular route beginning at Clock Face Park onto Wheatacre Reserve and returning via Colliery Moss.
Bold Heath 'Ladies'
5.62 mi
+154 ft
-151 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Bold (Liverpool City Region)
A circular walk starting from Clock Face park then taking 'Ladies Walk' between Bold New and Old Halls to Bold Heath. The return section includes a disused railway track and The Dream sculpture.
Bamfurlong
5.45 mi
+89 ft
-85 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Wigan (Greater Manchester)
Walk starts from Viridor Wood car park and follows anti clockwise circularroute via Viridor Wood and Three Sisters Park.
Abram Bickershaw Circular
6.07 mi
+52 ft
-49 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Wigan (Greater Manchester)
The walk starts at Abram by Kingdown Flash (01Start) and follows the anticlockwise circular route via Bickershaw Park and Fan Lodge ponds.
Sutton Manor, The Dream, Clockface Park Circular
5.49 mi
+102 ft
-121 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from St Helens (Liverpool City Region)
Starting at Sutton Manor Park visiting The Dream sculpture, Clockface Country Park, Sutton Mill Dam, Brickfields Nature Reserve and Daisyfields Reserve.
Bickershaw Amberswood Circular
5.76 mi
+33 ft
-43 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Wigan (Greater Manchester)
The walk starts from Bickershaw and follows the anticlockwise circular route via Amberswood, Low Hall and Victoria Fields.
Carr Mill Sankey Valley Circular
6.76 mi
+190 ft
-213 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from St Helens (Liverpool City Region)
A circular walk around Carr Mill Dam, Sankey Valley Canal and Burgy Park.
Carr Mill Chadwick Green Circular
4.95 mi
+223 ft
-226 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from St Helens (Liverpool City Region)
A circular route crossing Carr Mill via causeway onto a rising farmland section leading to Newton Rd. Extensive views over Mersey Plain, Manchester and Cheshire Heights from this midway point. Return route is via open farmland leading to woodland section back to lakeside.
Bryn Gates Lane Circular
5.85 mi
+69 ft
-66 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Wigan (Greater Manchester)
Circular walk starting from Wigan Flashes and including Bryn Gates Lane, Viridor Wood and canal towpath.
Marbury Country Park Walk
1.87 mi
+79 ft
-75 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Anderton with Marbury (Cheshire West and Chester)
Short, easy walk from the excellent Marbury Hall Nurseries garden centre and visiting the Marbury Country Park.
Billinge Longshaw Circular
6.30 mi
+384 ft
-407 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Billinge Chapel End (Liverpool City Region)
Circular walkleaving Billinge by Garswood Rd, crossing Barton Clough on route to Chair Wood and then via Longshaw to top of Billinge Hill before descending back to Billinge. Excellent views over Merseyside, Pennines, Welsh and Cheshire hills from the highest point in Merseyside.
Pick Mere
2.60 mi
+72 ft
-72 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Pickmere (Cheshire East)
An easy, scenic stroll around a popular lake called Pick Mere.
Arley Hall & Great Budworth
8.68 mi
+138 ft
-135 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Pickmere (Cheshire East)
A lengthy walk to a country house and delightful village.
Dutton Viaduct & the Weaver
4.71 mi
+131 ft
-144 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Little Leigh (Cheshire West and Chester)
A walk through rolling countryside to an impressive viaduct with a straightforward riverside return.
Little Leigh and Saltersford
4.37 mi
+144 ft
-174 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Little Leigh (Cheshire West and Chester)
A varied walk by way of village, canal tunnel, capacious locks and quiet riverside fields.
River and canal stroll
2.27 mi
+62 ft
-36 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Little Leigh (Cheshire West and Chester)
A simple and pleasant stroll beside the River Weaver, returning along the Trent & Mersey Canal.
Billinge Orrell Waterpark Circular
5.62 mi
+509 ft
-479 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Billinge Chapel End (Liverpool City Region)
A circular walk starting from the base of Billinge Hill and ascending it to enjoy views from the highest point in Merseyside. The descent passes through woodland on route to Orrell Waterpark. The return route follows the west flank of Billinge Hill with more great views over Welsh and Cheshire hills back to start.
Westhoughton Common
5.32 mi
+207 ft
-217 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Wigan (Greater Manchester)
The walk starts opposite Cowburn St Hindley and follows anti-clockwise circular route around Westhoughton Common.
Borsdane Wood
4.92 mi
+164 ft
-164 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Wigan (Greater Manchester)
The walk starts from Mill Lane in Hindley and follows the clockwise circular route via Borsdane Wood and Westhoughton Common.
Pennington Green Circular via Borsdane Wood
5.13 mi
+213 ft
-200 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Wigan (Greater Manchester)
Walk starts from Hindley Mill Lane and follows anticlockwise circular route via Borsdane Wood, Pennington Green, Kirkless Wood and Hindley Hall.
Wigan Flashes Circular
5.03 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Wigan (Greater Manchester)
The walk starts at Westwood Road Wigan in order to join the canal and head south. On leaving the canal the route passes through Wigan Flashes and Turners Flash before heading back to start.
Weaverham stroll
2.97 mi
+69 ft
-69 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Weaverham (Cheshire West and Chester)
A pleasant stroll around the village including a riverside section within a Community Woodland.
Acton Bridge
3.49 mi
+102 ft
-108 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Weaverham (Cheshire West and Chester)
A walk along field paths to a neighbouring village, with views over the Weaver valley.
Dutton Locks & the Weaver
7.94 mi
+128 ft
-151 ft
3h 45
Easy
Departure from Weaverham (Cheshire West and Chester)
Varied walking through rolling countryside with a scenic stretch along the Weaver Navigation.
Tabley Estate and Holford Moss
6.13 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Plumley (Cheshire East)
Skirting Tabley Hall to the birch woodland of Holford Moss and its intriguing brine wells and lime beds.
Holford Hall
2.33 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Plumley (Cheshire East)
An easy stroll visiting a historic house and the site of a former watermill.
Pickmere Radio Telescope
6.36 mi
+79 ft
-79 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Plumley (Cheshire East)
An impressive radio telescope and an optional circuit of the beautiful lake at Pickmere.
Orrell Winstanley Circular
7.81 mi
+407 ft
-384 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Wigan (Greater Manchester)
Starting from Orrell Waterpark then follows lower slopes of Billinge Hill before ascending to Winstanley College and back to the waterpark. Good views over Mersey, Winter Hill and Cheshire hills.
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