Waterside Walks

There’s something so refreshing about strolling past bodies of glimmering water, seeing the reflection of your beautiful surroundings on its surface. Here in Cheshire and Warrington, tourists and visitors alike can experience this sensation by wandering beside the River Dee, Shropshire Union Canal, and Brereton Nature Reserve’s lake to name a few, whilst taking in the fresh air of course!

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Two Locks Walk

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Northwich

This is a beautiful waterside walk that takes in the historic Hunts Lock and Vale Royal Locks. Walkers will be enchanted by the number of bird species that can be seen and heard along the way.

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Nelson Pit Walk 5

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Higher Poynton

One of a series of walks from the Nelson Pit Visitor Centre. The route through Poynton Coppice is pretty at any time of the year. The majority of The Coppice is owned by Cheshire East Council and is subject to a ten-year management plan.

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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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Walks for All - Marbury Country Park

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Northwich

Many of the features of the Country Park, including the lime avenues and the arboretum, are a legacy of the days when Marbury was a grand estate. Stroll through splendid woodlands and enjoy views across Budworth Mere.

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Walks for All - The Weaver Parkway

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Winsford

The Weaver Parkway is an extensive area of open green space alongside the River Weaver on the outskirts of Winsford. It was created on former industrial land of brine workings and salt mining, creating a unique habitat for unusual wildlife.

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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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Gawsworth Hall Circular Walk

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Gawsworth, Macclesfield

Enjoy a pleasant ramble in the rolling Cheshire countryside, through arable farmland and pastures, along the Macclesfield Canal and across the Danes Moss Reserve.

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Nelson Pit Walk 2

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Higher Poynton

This walk visits the estate of Lyme Park where red deer may be spotted alongside the moorland paths.

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The Carrs - Walks for All

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Wilmslow

This walk follows the River Bollin for just under a mile from Wilmslow town centre to Twinnies Bridge.

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Bridge Street Trail

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Chester

For any Visitor to Chester who has time constraints, a lovely idea is a stroll down Bridge Street on to Lower Bridge Street and through the Bridgegate to view the River Dee.

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Nelson Pit Walk 10

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Higher Poynton

The second part of two walks making the Middlewood Challenge, a 20-mile walk in the figure of eight. The first section of the Challenge is Walk 9 which is about 8 miles long and takes around 3½ hours to walk. Total walking time for both parts is arou

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Nelson Pit Walk 8

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Higher Poynton

A pleasant ramble on the Middlewood Way, across fields and along the towpath of the Macclesfield Canal. Part of the walk, crossing from the Middlewood Way to the Canal can be muddy.

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Walks for All - Brereton Heath

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Brereton, Congleton

Designated as a Local Nature Reserve, Brereton Heath was a quarry site for silica sand. The lake is surrounded by habitats restored to the original landscape of heather and silver birch trees.

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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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Bollington Circular Walk 4

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Bollington, Macclesfied

The fourth in a series of circular walks around Bollington and Kerridge starting from the Rangers Office, Adlington Road.

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Malkins Bank Circular Walk

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Sandbach

This area once contained thriving industries due to large underground salt deposits. Large works were constructed and brine shafts sunk to extract the salt.

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Nelson Pit Walk 9

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Higher Poynton

The first part of two walks making the Middlewood Challenge, a 20-mile walk in the figure of eight. The second section of the Challenge is Walk 10 which is about 12 miles long and takes around 5 hours to walk.

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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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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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Walk the Dane Valley

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Brereton, Congleton

A route from Brereton Local Nature Reserve crossing the River Dane through to Swettenham.

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