Mow cop, Cheshire
5.25
miles
mi
| Medium | 2hrs 15min
A walk that samples both the lush Cheshire Plain and the wilder ridges that overlook it.
Burwardsley, Cheshire
5.5
miles
mi
| Medium | 2hrs 15min
A loop walk on the most accessible section of a prominent sandstone ridge.
Peckforton estate, Cheshire
3.75
miles
mi
| Medium | 1hr 30min
Classic Cheshire farmland and richly varied woods
The cloud, Cheshire
7
miles
mi
| Hard | 2hrs 45min
An exhilarating walk with a long, easy prelude, then a steep ascent to one of Cheshire's best viewpoints.
Frodsham hill, Cheshire
6.25
miles
mi
| Medium | 2hrs 30min
Linking two prominent hills on the edge of Cheshire's sandstone escarpment
Alderley edge, Cheshire
3.25
miles
mi
| Medium | 1hr 30min
Discover a famous Cheshire landmark and plenty of history and legend.
Shutlingsloe, Cheshire
5.25
miles
mi
| Hard | 2hrs 30min
A short but intense walk from enclosed valleys and forest to a stark peak.
Tegg's nose, Cheshire
5
miles
mi
| Hard | 2hrs
The set-piece comes early and the rest of the walk unfolds gentler views.
Lyme park, Cheshire
6.25
miles
mi
| Medium | 2hrs 30min
A circuit partly within and partly outside the park itself, climbing to an elevated ridge.
Douglas valley, Lancashire
7.25
miles
mi
| Medium | 3hrs
A gentle yet surprising corner of Lancashire with some wonderful views, and it saves the best until last.
Healey dell, Greater manchester
5.5
miles
mi
| Hard | 2hrs 30min
Out of a surprising wooded gorge onto the open moors
Blackstone edge, Greater manchester
6.25
miles
mi
| Hard | 2hrs 45min
A steady climb to a rocky ridge on the Pennine watershed
Anglezarke, Lancashire
7.5
miles
mi
| Medium | 3hrs
A landscape shaped by quarries and reservoirs, full of interest both historical and natural.
Haslingden grane, Lancashire
3.25
miles
mi
| Medium | 1hr 30min
A walk which, more than most, lays bare the past.
Hog low pike, Lancashire
4.5
miles
mi
| Hard | 2hrs 30min
Far-reaching views over the Irwell, Darwen and Edgworth valleys
