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Bridgewater Canal
Association / Club / Walk leader
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A Manchester Mini-Trail from the Grey Horse Inn
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 & 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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