Do you love family walks? One of the things we’ve been doing a lot of lately is going on family walks in the North West, particularly in Cheshire. Today I’m sharing my favourite child-friendly walks in Cheshire.
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9 child-friendly walks Cheshire
If you’re looking for walks in Cheshire for all the family this is the post for you. These walks are suitable for families with children of all ages however most of these walks are not pushchair friendly. If you are looking for pram-friendly walks in Cheshire then this post may be more suitable.
White Nancy to Rainow, Bollington
This is one of my favourite family walks now that our pushchair days are behind us. We park in Bollington and walk up to White Nancy. White Nancy is an 18 foot, grade 2 listed landmark at the top of Kerridge hill overlooking Bollington.
From White Nancy you can follow the Gritstone trail across to Rainow and then back to Bollington via Ingersley Vale waterfalls which is a stunning walk through fields and woodlands. Find the full details of this walk here.
Bosley cloud, Congleton
This walk also follows another part of the Gritstone trail on the Cheshire/Staffordshire border. This walk is definitely not for pushchairs. It’s an uphill climb with 168 steps. There are also some narrow, rocky parts near the summit too. The views at the top are stunning, you can see for miles across Cheshire and Staffordshire.
I have written up the 2.5 mile walk that we do at The cloud if you are interested. It’s a great family walk. Find it here – The cloud Congleton walk.
Quarry Bank, Wilmslow
We love Quarry Bank mill and have taken pushchairs there many times but there are plenty of areas not suitable for pushchairs too. As well as exploring the gardens (which have a very steep hill in the middle) you can explore all the woodlands too. We love walking through the woods as far as Manchester airport. Find my full review of Quarry Bank Mill, National Trust here.
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Macclesfield Riverside park
This is a lovely flat route but it’s not suitable for pushchairs as there are a few styles on the route. It’s roughly 2.5 miles from Prestbury to Macclesfield. You can extend the walk a little in the middle by visiting Tytherington woods. There is a free car park at Sk10 4XQ (Shirleys car park).
As well as enjoying the walk, you might spot the resident heron or the herd of Longhorn cattle.
Dane Moss, Gawsworth
This is a free to visit Cheshire Wildlife Trust nature reserve in East Cheshire. Parking is in a small lay-by. My kids love the boardwalks which are through woodland and lowland raised bog. Some parts are suitable for prams but currently, some sections are incomplete and wouldn’t be easy with a pram. You can also climb the bridge over the railway and walk along the Macclesfield canal if you want to extend the walk.
Delamere forest walks
There are Delamere forest walks (click through for my guide to all the different Delamere forest trails) for all abilities. Some walks are perfect for pushchairs and little legs and they all go past the Gruffalo sculpture. There are a couple of more challenging ones like climbing Old Pale hill for stunning views across 7 counties.
Delamere forest Zog trail
From the 30th January 2023, the all-new Zog trail opens at Delamere forest. Based on the Julia Donaldson book, this is self-led trail that encourages children to think about how we can help the forest and how the forest helps us. Brightly illustrated panels along the trail are packed with activities to think about and there is a free augmented reality app. Special Zog trail packs are available to buy from the visitors centre for £4. Find out more here – Forestry England Zog trails
Knypersley reservoir, Biddulph
This child-friendly walk is just over the boarder in Staffordshire. We parked at Greenbank country park and followed the steps down to the woodland walks around the Serpentine Lake and Knypersley reservoir. We enjoyed exploring the abandoned tiny castle and finding the waterfall.
Tegg’s Nose Country Park
This is another East Cheshire walk suitable for families. This country park is just on the edge of the Peak District. There are various different circular walks that you can enjoy of varying lengths. The shortest walk is around the former quarry but longer walks include Teggs Nose Reservoir. Find out more here in my Tegg’s nose walks guide.
Alderley Edge walks for families
There are lots of great walks at Alderley edge. Some are perfect for prams and others not. It’s a fantastic area for exploring with children as there are loads of fallen logs for balancing on including a fantastic purpose-made area. Find out more here – Alderley edge walks for families.
Marbury park to Anderton boat lift walk
This walk has not one but two play areas. It’s around 3 miles in total and the route is traffic free. Perfect for families. Full route details and more here – Marbury park to Anderton boat lift walk here.
Let me know in the comments if you know any great family walks in Cheshire.
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