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Nantwich town centre by John Cocks
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The market town of Nantwich is a great starting point to explore the parts of South Cheshire that are often overlooked by walkers.
Shopshire Union Canal by Howard Bradbury
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Nantwich, River Weaver and Shropshire Union canal
0 miles from Nantwich
Following the Nantwich Riverside Loop, you will get a walk beside the river, a walk beside the canal, a stroll across fields with a view over the Cheshire Plain and an historic town with an embarrassment of architectural riches.
Redesmere and Capesthorne Hall
Start out at Redesmere, a lake just five miles south of Aldlerley Edge, head north and explore the extensive grounds of Capesthorne Hall, an 18th century country house built in the Tudor revival style.
All the routes were correct at the time of publication, over time access to certain parts of the walk may be subject to change. We advise you acquire a recent OS map of the area you plan to visit and assure there are no major changes.
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Gardens at Walton Hall by Howard Bradbury
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Enjoy this diverse set of walks that all commence within a few miles from the centre of Warrington
Fox Covert by Ray Tickle
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Appleton and Higher Walton
4 miles from Warrington
Start off from Appleton on the edge of Warrington Golf club and enjoy the views from a vantage point close to Fox Covert Cemetery before heading onto Walton Hall.
Alderley Edge
Not quite a hill, but the views from this iconic sandstone escarpment are arguably the finest in all of Cheshire. This walk explores the wonderful terrain that surrounds the famous village.
All the routes were correct at the time of publication, over time access to certain parts of the walk may be subject to change. We advise you acquire a recent OS map of the area you plan to visit and assure there are no major changes.
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Windmill Wood near Alderley Edge by Howard Bradbury
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Woodland walking is a fine way to explore the outdoors at at any time of the year, there is an abundance of wildlife in the warmer months to an explosion of colour in the autumn. We’ve picked half a dozen of our favourites of these from our archives.
A pond in Windmill Wood at Alderley Edge by Howard Bradbury
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Windmill Wood and Alderley Edge
Ramble through the mysterious woodlands of Alderley Edge, experience the local folklore that surrounding famous landmarks such as the Wizard s Well.