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.
Little budworth, Cheshire
3.25
miles
mi
| Easy | 1hr 15min
An easy walk centred around the distinctive heathland of Little Budworth Country Park.
Peckforton estate, Cheshire
3.75
miles
mi
| Medium | 1hr 30min
Classic Cheshire farmland and richly varied woods
Thurstaston, Cheshire
5.75
miles
mi
| Easy | 2hrs
Panoramic views from a heathland crest, and the edge of a grand estuary.
Northwich, Cheshire
4.5
miles
mi
| Easy | 1hr 30min
A gentle walk taking in a stunning piece of Victorian engineering.
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.
Formby point, Merseyside
3.5
miles
mi
| Easy | 1hr 30min
The effort is minimal and the rewards are great on this exhilarating walk through an area of great significance for wildlife.
Martin mere, Lancashire
5.25
miles
mi
| Easy | 2hrs
An easy walk on the West Lancashire Coastal Plain, under wide skies, around a great bird centre.
Healey dell, Greater manchester
5.5
miles
mi
| Hard | 2hrs 30min
Out of a surprising wooded gorge onto the open moors
