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.
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
Chester, Cheshire
3
miles
mi
| Easy | 1hr 15min
The classic circuit of Chester's medieval walls, with a few variations.
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.
Liverpool, Merseyside
4.75
miles
mi
| Easy | 1hr 45min
A loop through a great city, starting and finishing on the waterfront.
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
Entwistle, Lancashire
4.5
miles
mi
| Easy | 1hr 45min
To moorland, then around reservoirs that are havens for wildlife.
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
Lever park, Lancashire
4.75
miles
mi
| Easy | 2hrs
A straightforward walk, though steep in places, taking in a superb viewpoint.
Darwen tower, Lancashire
3.75
miles
mi
| Medium | 1hr 45min
A simple walk, if moderately steep in parts, to a great physical and historical landmark on the moors.
