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Preston Brook walks
River and canal stroll
Association / Club / Walk leader
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Helsby Hill and Alvanley
6.75 mi
+764 ft
-748 ft
3h 45
Easy
Departure from Frodsham (Cheshire West and Chester)
Two hillforts, mixed walking in farmland and woodland, and rocky outcrops with wide views.
Frodsham Marsh
4.57 mi
+82 ft
-82 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Frodsham (Cheshire West and Chester)
An interesting, level walk around the bird-rich lagoons and reed-beds of Frodsham Marsh – take your binoculars!
Overton Hill
2.06 mi
+348 ft
-328 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Frodsham (Cheshire West and Chester)
A pleasant woodland stroll to a nearby war memorial with fine views over the Mersey Estuary to Liverpool.
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.
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.
Grappenhall Heys & The Dingle
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.
Helsby Hill
3.40 mi
+305 ft
-295 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Alvanley (Cheshire West and Chester)
A rewarding field and woodland walk to a local landmark with a commanding view over the Mersey estuary.
Woodhouse & Helsby Hills
5.96 mi
+630 ft
-633 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Alvanley (Cheshire West and Chester)
Two hillforts, mixed walking in farmland and woodland, and rocky outcrops with wide views.
Alvanley stroll
2.27 mi
+148 ft
-151 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Alvanley (Cheshire West and Chester)
A pleasant stroll around the village and surrounding farmland, with wide views in all directions.
Delamere Forest
9.76 mi
+312 ft
-315 ft
1 hr
Moderate
Departure from Delamere and Oakmere (Cheshire West and Chester)
A moderate mountain-bike ride (or lengthy walk) on roads and woodland tracks within Delamere Forest. Numerous ascents and descents, mostly short but with a couple of steep or uneven sections where inexperienced or young riders may prefer to dismount. Not suitable for road bikes.
Blakemere - Whitegate Way out and back
Visorando Member10.17 mi
+184 ft
-180 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)
A simple out and back route from Blakemere village, to the end of the Whitegate Way and back again. Ideal for anyone wanting to get some miles in their legs and it's pretty much flat and easy to follow, as there is no deviation once on the Way.
Swinford Mill & Manley Old Hall
6.16 mi
+180 ft
-174 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Mouldsworth (Cheshire West and Chester)
Historic buildings and low-lying meadows around The Goshawk.
Brine’s Brow
4.12 mi
+236 ft
-249 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Mouldsworth (Cheshire West and Chester)
Fields and wooded stream valleys on the fringes of Delamere Forest.
More walks in Preston Brook
Discover also walks in surrounding cities:
- Acton Bridge
- Alvanley
- Anderton with Marbury
- Antrobus
- Appleton
- Ashton Hayes and Horton-cum-Peel
- Aston
- Aston by Budworth
- Barnton
- Barrow
- Birchwood
- Bold
- Bostock
- Burtonwood and Westbrook
- Christleton
- Comberbach
- Croft
- Cronton
- Crowton
- Cuddington
- Cuerdley
- Culcheth and Glazebury
- Daresbury
- Darnhall
- Davenham
- Delamere and Oakmere
- Duddon
- Norley
- Northwich
- Penketh
- Poulton-with-Fearnhead
- Prescot
- Rainhill
- Rixton-with-Glazebrook
- Rudheath
- Sandymoor
- St Helens
- Stanthorne and Wimboldsley
- Stockton Heath
- Stretton
- Sutton Weaver
- Tarvin
- Utkinton and Cotebrook
- Walton
- Waverton
- Weaverham
- Whiston
- Whitegate and Marton
- Whitley
- Willington
- Wincham
- Winsford
- Winwick
- Woolston