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Great houses and glorious gardens, moorland landscapes and medieval deer parks around Cheshire and Greater Manchester.
Among the woods, hills, rivers and parkland, some of the walks and hikes around Cheshire and Greater Manchester will transport you to another age. Through the Southern Woods at Quarry Bank you’ll discover hidden gems from the cotton mill’s past, or head to Alderley Edge to encounter both a Bronze Age burial mound and a modern memorial to the Tudor Armada.
Discover the Western Woods at Quarry Bank. Explore ancient semi-natural woodland, following the twists and turns of the River Bollin as the trees are awash with colour.
Beautiful woodland and wonderful views await you on this self-led walk to Lantern Wood. On a clear day look out for Kinder Scout, the hills of Derbyshire and Yorkshire, Holme Moss and Winter Hill.
Explore the Southern Woods at Quarry Bank to find the jaw dropping display of bluebells carpeting the bank next to the River Bollin. As the river twists and turns alongside this woodland walk, keep your eyes out for other hidden gems.
Enjoy an easy-access circular walk in the heart of the Cheshire countryside exploring mining remains and the popular legend of Alderley Edge.
Discover the wider estate at Quarry Bank and see the Apprentice House, Styal Village and the Northern Woods on this circular walk, with lush fields and woodland areas with huge redwoods, rare rhododendrons and folly bridges.
Wander through this peaceful area of Alderley Edge filled with history and wildlife, where past generations have mined and farmed the landscape.
This looped walk around the Dunham Massey deer park offers views of historic buildings and roaming fallow deer.
If you're looking for short walk with a big payoff, a walk to The Cage is essential on your visit to Lyme.
Take in impressive views of Cheshire and Greater Manchester on this pleasant walk to Paddock Cottage, in a tranquil area of Lyme Park estate.
Take in impressive views of The Cage and Deer Sanctuary on this step-free walk to East Lodge in a tranquil area of Lyme Park in Cheshire.
Discover the history of Mow Cop and explore the castle ruins along this short trail in the Cheshire countryside.
Stride out along the Gritstone Trail and sample some of the finest walking in Cheshire. This hiking route begins at Lyme and is called the Gritstone Trail because of the local rock type which is millstone grit. This 35 miles route is a challenging walk stretching from Disley to Kidsgrove, and can be completed in one go, or there are options to break it up into smaller sections.
Lyme features as part of Stage 5 of the GM Ringway. The 8.2 mile route starts at Middlewood train station and finishes at Strines train station passing through colourful forest paths, sections of the Macclesfield and Peak Forest Canal and the old textile-printing settlement of Strines.
Combine your next walk with a visit to a National Trust place. Head inside an historic house, smell the flowers in bloom in a garden, or bring along your four-legged friend for a dog walk.
From the glorious garden at Dunham Massey to the industrial garden landscape at Quarry Bank, take a moment notice seasonal flowers and nature on your next walk.
Bring your four-legged friend on your next adventure. With dog-friendly gardens, countryside and ancient woodland to choose from, find a new favourite dog walk in Cheshire and Greater Manchester.
Take your walks to the next level with more outdoor activities in Cheshire. Find new places to run, cycle or horse ride at the places the National Trust cares for.
There are lots of walks to, or from, National Trust houses in Cheshire. You can roam across moorland to Lyme or through woodlands to Quarry Bank. Head indoors on your next walk.
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Great houses and glorious gardens, moorland landscapes and medieval deer parks around Cheshire and Greater Manchester.