Cheshire Circuit
A 90-mile long-distance walk celebrating the county of Cheshire, visiting many of the county’s most popular places, including Delamere Forest, the Peckforton Hills, and the Bickerton Hills. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Grid Ref: SJ 51719 77916
Distance: 90 miles (144 km)
Time: 40–50 hours
Duration: 6–8 days
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
257 Crewe, Nantwich, Whitchurch and Tattenhall
267 Northwich and Delamere Forest
275 Liverpool, St Helens, Widnes and Runcorn
Summary
The Cheshire Circuit begins in Frodsham and initially follows the Sandstone Trail south to Whitchurch, briefly crossing the Cheshire border into Shropshire. En route, it takes in Delamere Forest, the Peckforton Hills, and the Bickerton Hills. The route then heads east to join the Shropshire Union Canal near Audlem. A mixture of canal towpaths, field paths, and minor roads is used to follow the course of the River Weaver as closely as possible, passing through the towns of Nantwich, Winsford, and Northwich. Frodsham Marsh is then crossed to where the River Weaver empties into the Manchester Ship Canal before returning to Frodsham. (Source: LDWA)