Accessible Walks

At Visit Cheshire, we understand the importance of accessibility. That is why we have collated the below list of accessible walks, complete with flat, wide paths, minimal inclines, and no stiles, meaning anybody who wants to enjoy our picturesque scenery is able to do so!

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Shropshire Union Canal - Walks for All

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Walking Route

Nantwich

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

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Easy Walks around Holmes Chapel - Route 1

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Walking Route

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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Walks for All - Biddulph Valley Way

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Walking Route

Congleton

The Biddulph Valley Way follows the route of a disused railway which carried coal between the Potteries and Congleton for over 100 years. Today, this is a tranquil route that allows visitors to enjoy the delightful Cheshire East countryside

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Nelson Pit Walk 1

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Walking Route

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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Trent and Mersey Canal - Walks for All

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Walking Route

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 - Ashtons and Neumanns Flashes

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Walking Route

Northwich

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

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Walks for All - Brereton Heath

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Walking Route

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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Neston Town Trail

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Walking Route

Neston

Once a major port and more recently an important centre for coal mining, Neston today is a pleasant market town on the Wirral Peninsula.

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Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve

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Retreat

Congleton

The Local Nature Reserve has over 50 acres of mainly silver birch and oak woodland surrounding a 15 acre lake as well as areas of heathland, a wildflower meadow and wetland areas.

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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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Easy Walks around Holmes Chapel - Route 1

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Walking Route

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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Lindow Common - Walks for All

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Walking Route

Wilmslow

Lindow Common is a small area of heathland on the outskirts of Wilmslow.

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Knutsford Rail Trail

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Walking Route

Knutsford

This circular walk explores the beautiful and historic town of Knutsford as well as the grounds of Tatton Park.

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Walks for All - Anderton Nature Park

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Walking Route

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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Hunts Lock to Blue Bridge Circular Walk

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Walking Route

Northwich

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

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The Cheshire Treasure Hunt Trails

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Guided Tour

Explore Cheshire’s towns and villages on a self-guided themed Treasure Trail; the fun and imaginative way to explore.

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Delamere Forest Walkways

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Walking Route

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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Rode Heath Ramble

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Walking Route

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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Walk the Wheelock Rail Trail

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Walking Route

Nr Sandbach

The Wheelock Rail Trail is a popular 2km traffic free route for walkers and cyclists on the outskirts of Sandbach and runs between Ettiley Heath and Malkins Bank.

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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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