Short Walks

Keen to explore the stunning Cheshire and Warrington countryside but short on time (or energy)? Be inspired by our list of short walks, all shorter than 5km long, below. With great options spanning the Anderton Nature Park, to Maiden Castle, and to Bosley Cloud, they provide the perfect sample of what our picturesque county has to offer!

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Watergate Street Trail

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Chester

This guide is to help you to explore and enjoy Watergate Street, one of Chester's most picturesque streets.

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Nantwich Riverside Loop

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Nantwich

Stretch your legs on this pleasant walk from the town centre, taking in the Riverside Park, the Shropshire Union Canal and the historic Welsh Row. Just follow the signs in either direction and enjoy getting to know the countryside and its history.

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Walks for All - The Wheelock Rail Trail

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Sandbach

The Wheelock Rail Trail near Sandbach follows the route of a disused railway from Ettiley Heath to Malkins Bank. Today the trail is a rich haven for wildlife and wild flowers and provides a pleasant level and wide route through Cheshire.

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Spike Island & West Bank Promenade

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Cheshire, Widnes

Spike Island is open parkland, with items of industrial archaeological interest and a canal.
Orienteering courses suitable for wheelchair users.
Tactile maps available from Visitor Centre.

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Tatton Park - Walks for All

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Knutsford

Tatton Park, winner of Visit England’s Large Visitor Attraction of the Year 2014, is steeped in history and memories of world wars.

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Walks for All - Macclesfield Riverside

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Off Manchester Road, Macclesfield

Situated in the delightful Bollin Valley, the Macclesfield Riverside Park provides a recreational park close to the heart of the town. The park has a variety of habitats and is a great place to watch wildlife.

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Roman Chester Trail

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Chester

For over 300 years the legionary fortress of Deva, the largest in Roman Britain, stood where Chester now stands. Its influence is still felt 1600 years after the Romans departed and this short guide will help you discover more about Deva and its…

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Little Moreton Hall Circular Walk

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Congleton

Linking up with the Macclesfield Canal allows you to enjoy a gentle stroll along this picturesque waterway, before returning once again to cross the fields back to the unique half-timbered Little Moreton Hall.

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The Cheshire Treasure Hunt Trails

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Guided Tour

Explore Cheshire’s towns and villages on a self-guided themed Treasure Trail; the fun and imaginative way to explore.

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Neston Town Trail

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Neston

Once a major port and more recently an important centre for coal mining, Neston today is a pleasant market town on the Wirral Peninsula.

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Cuddington Rail Trail 4.5km Circular

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Cuddington

A delightful 4.5km sightseeing walk around Cuddington, beginning and ending at Cuddington Railway Station.

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Roman Middlewich Trail

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Middlewich

The Roman Middlewich Trail commences at the library and is easily identified by the large red interpretation panels along the route

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Alsager Series No. 4 – Borrowpit Meadow

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Alsager

Pleasant walking through woods, by pools and with views afar.

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Joey the Swan - Walks for All

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Crewe

This attractive area of open countryside and parkland is rich in wildlife, including ancient trees and a wildflower garden planted by the volunteers of Wistaston Conservation Group.

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Chester Millennium Festival Trail

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Northgate Street, Chester

Welcome to the Chester Millennium Festival Trail, laid down in 2000 as part of the city's '2000 years of Building' Millennium Festival.

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Walks for all - Stanney Woods Local Nature Reserve

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Ellesmere Port

Stanney Woods is an ancient woodland of oak and silver birch, with some hazel and holly. It is an excellent site for bird watching and exceptionally good for fungi in autumn.

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Trent and Mersey Canal - Walks for All

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Middlewich

This level canal-side towpath walk offers a great insight into the waterway’s corridor as it flows through the town of Middlewich. In
contrast to the busy roads, slow down to the pace of life of the canals.

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Walk the Wheelock Rail Trail

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Nr Sandbach

The Wheelock Rail Trail is a popular 2km traffic free route for walkers and cyclists on the outskirts of Sandbach and runs between Ettiley Heath and Malkins Bank.

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Marbury Country Walk

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Walking Route

Whitchurch

Starting from the Swan Inn in the middle of the village of Marbury this delightful country walk climbs gently to the top of Wirswall Hill and back down to the village.

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Chester Ghost Tours

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Walking Tour

Northgate Street, Chester

Chester Ghost Tours have been delving into haunted happenings for over 30 years in a city renowned for its action-packed past.

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