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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Discover Chester's Old Churches

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Northgate Street, Chester

Christianity has played an important role in the life of the city for much of Chester's long history.

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Quaker’s Coppice - Walks for All

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Crewe

Right on the edge of Crewe, enjoy this short and generally level, winding walk through a haven of deciduous woodland.

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The Lovell Quinta Arboretum Circular Walk

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Swettenham Village, Congleton

A wonderful section of the Dane Valley Way that takes you through mixed grazing fields. The second half of the walk meanders through the Cheshire Wildlife Trust site Swettenham Meadows which is a haven for water loving plants.

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Delamere Forest Walkways

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Northwich

Delamere Forest is an ideal place to go for a walk, with 6 waymarked paths. With dry sandstone paths, lots of mature pines to shade or shelter under depending upon the weather and the flooded forest of Blakemere attracting birds to watch.

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A Circular Walk around Maiden Castle, Bickerton

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Bickerton

This short but spectacular circuit explores the very best of arguably the finest section of the Cheshire Sandstone Ridge. Ascend through purple heather and bilberries to the ramparts of Maiden Castle hillfort.

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Shropshire Union Canal - Walks for All

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Nantwich

This level canal towpath offers an elevated position for views over Nantwich town and the surrounding Cheshire plain countryside.

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A Walk around Wybunbury

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Wybunbury

Come and enjoy these 1.6km (1 mile) and 8km (5 miles) circular walks along country lanes and public footpaths. For both walks start in the bottom car park next to the Swan Inn in Wybunbury.

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Medieval Tours

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Chester

This exciting and unique tour will focus on medieval Chester in the year of 1403

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Hunts Lock to Blue Bridge Circular Walk

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Northwich

This is a lovely waterside walk that crosses Hunts Lock and the recently reinstated Riversdale Bridge.

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Walks for All - Tarvin Community Woodlands

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Tarvin

Owned by the Tarvin Community Woodlands Trust to conserve, restore and re-establish native trees, plants and all types of wildlife, this delightful 5ha site allows a short walk through open woodland, meadow and wildflower areas.

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Mount Pleasant Circular Walk

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Delamere

On leaving the gardens you first pass through an area of fruit farms, before joining the Sandstone Trail, a long-distance path of 34 miles in length. This leads you through an area of farmland and into Delamere Forest, an ancient hunting forest.

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Bluebell Cottage Circular Walk

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Dutton, Northwich

Explore the stunning countryside of the Weaver Valley, passing through a shady wood filled with bluebells and wood anemones in spring.

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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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Marbury Country Walk

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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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Easy Walks around Holmes Chapel - Route 1

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Holmes Chapel

All around Holmes Chapel there are woods, rivers, meadows and paths away from the traffic. You can enjoy nature during a quiet stroll or walk and chat with friends and family, all for FREE!

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Victorian Chester Trail

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Chester

What the Dickens! It's a trail around Victorian Chester – or it's not all Black & White (although a lot of it is) Chester's famous black and white buildings attract visitors from across the world..

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Walks for All - Nantwich Riverside Park

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Nantwich

The riverside area of Nantwich offers a pleasant walk alongside the River Weaver and around Nantwich Lake within easy access of the historic town centre.

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The Rows Trail

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Chester

This walk covers around 600 yds (1km). Take care – you may meet low beams and different floor surfaces as you walk. And don't forget to take a look at the Rows from street level as you explore.

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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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Walks for All - Tegg's Nose

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Macclesfield

Discover Tegg’s Nose Country Park and experience Cheshire East’s wild hill country where rock dominates the landscape.

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