Waterside Walks

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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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   Lawton Woods Loop

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   Liverpool Road West, Church Lawton

   The name Lawton originates in the Lawton family with its family crest being the head of a bleeding wolf. Local legend talks about a man saving the Earl of Chester from being killed by a wolf.

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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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   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 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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   Chester Centre 3.3 Mile / 6km Circular Walk

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   Northgate Street, Chester

   Take in the historic city of Chester on this scenic circular walk.

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   Walks for All - Ashtons and Neumanns Flashes

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   Northwich

   These reclaimed lime beds provide an excellent area for short walks and bird watching.

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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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   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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    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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    Walks for All - Anderton Nature Park

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    Northwich

    Anderton Nature Park provides a haven for wildlife on restored industrial land adjacent to the historic Victorian boat lift and near to Northwich town centre. For the full story behind the Park’s creation visit www.andertonstory.org.uk.

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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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    Nelson Pit Walk 7

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    Higher Poynton

    The route climbs over 1300 feet from Nelson Pit to Bowstones, and is partly strenuous. However, the views from the highest points on a good day are spectacular. This walk should be avoided on a misty day.
    

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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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    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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