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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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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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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Nelson Pit Walk 1

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Macclesfield

This short walk follows the canal towpath and The Middlewood Way, giving an insight into the industrial history of the area.

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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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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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Walks for All - Shakerley Mere

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Northwich

Enjoy a pleasant stroll around the Mere, with opportunities for bird-watching and fishing, or why not picnic beneath the birch and oak woodland?

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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 Chester Tour

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Walking Tour

Chester

Be enthralled by the tales and anecdotes of those who have contributed to the rich heritage of this much-loved city, beginning in Roman times, through the vibrant Medieval expansion period, the desperation of the Civil War, the Georgian elegance and…

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Billinge Hill

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Bollington

The old track, known as Hedgerow, is probably an ancient trade route and a drovers’ road leading from Cheshire into the Peak District. It leads up to the pass or crossing point called Charles Head and is an interesting walk for another day.

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Nelson Pit Walk 4

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Higher Poynton

This is one of a series of walks from the Nelson Pit Visitor Centre. This is a flat walk along the Macclesfield Canal towpath and Middlewood Way.

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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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Willaston Kissing Gate Circular Walk

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Willaston, Nantwich

The second in a series of walks published by the Willaston Community Opportunities Group, this route offers a pleasant circular walk to help you get to know the village.

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Overleigh Cemetery Guided Walk/Tour

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Guided Tour

Chester

A late afternoon walk through Chester's Overleigh Cemetery, an enchanting Victorian graveyard next to the River Dee.

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Easy Walks around Holmes Chapel - Route 2

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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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