Somerford walks

A straightforward there-and-back walk to a local lake, heathland and woodland country park.

A longer walk with historic buildings en route and lovely riverside views on the return.

Explore our intimate local valley around Holmes Chapel.

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.

Walk beside beautiful lakes, with thatched cottages and a fine country house.

In spring there are delightful patches of bluebells along some paths.

Nice walk passing by The Cloud, Rushton Bank and Bridestones.

This is a lovely walk through woodland, along quiet roads and bridleways.

Five minutes’ drive to a fascinating village, with a mossland nature reserve and gentle canal scenery.

Locks, bridges and aqueducts on the Trent & Mersey and Macclesfield Canals (with an optional 1-mile extension to their junction).

A wooded stroll with a visit to a rewarding church, passing a stately home (private) and some interesting remnants of its estate.

Field and quarry paths up to the famous folly, with superb views in all directions, and a pleasant canalside return.

Two contrasting waterways lead you through pleasant Cheshire countryside.

A historic town centre, pretty stream valleys and an easy canalside return.

An easy stroll that packs a lot into its short distance.

Great walk through the picturesque village of Over Peover starting and ending from The Dog.

Great walk through the picturesque village of Over Peover starting and ending from The Dog.

Great walk from Stubby Lane to Chelford passing next to reservoirs.

This walk is along a number of quiet roads and footpaths.

This is a lovely short walk through delightful woodland, quiet lanes and passes beautiful Brook House Farm.

An easy and surprisingly green urban and parkland walk from the front door – suitable for pushchairs