We looked through our archives to see what we recommended to you in previous years during August.

Great British Life: The Dee EstuaryThe Dee Estuary (Image: David Dunford)

Thurstaton and Dungeon Gorge
August 2021 issue
After a walk along the beach, an oak-shaded footpath continues to the Dungeon – a deep little wooded gorge overlooked by a good-sized cave entrance with a small waterfall at its head.
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Great British Life: One of the pools on the walk Photo: Paul TaylorOne of the pools on the walk Photo: Paul Taylor (Image: Archant)

Moore Nature Reserve
August 2020 issue
Explore the land reclaimed by nature in acres of green space and old canals near Warrington. The reserve is home to three types of woodpecker, various owls, sundry warblers and a host of waterfowl, if you're lucky you may spot buzzards, kestrels, sparrowhawks and peregrines, even the odd osprey and red kite
Click here to view the details of the Moore Nature Reserve walk

Croker Hill
August 2019 issue
Head to the western edge of the Peak District, starting out at Sutton near Macclesfield. Navigating your walk to the 400m summit of Croker Hill will reward you with views of the Cheshire Plain and Manchester.
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Great British Life: Entrance to Poynton Coppice by Paul TaylorEntrance to Poynton Coppice by Paul Taylor (Image: Archant)

Poynton
August 2018 issue
The starting point at Nelson Pit Visitor Centre sets the theme for this walk that explores the industrial heritage of this area.
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Appleton and Higher Walton
August 2017 issue
Warrington is often overlooked as a walking destination, but this gentle stroll around Appleton and Higher Walton shows you don’t always have to head to the country to enjoy a nice walk.
Click here to view the details of the Appleton walk

Great British Life: 2014 The well dedicated to St Plegmund by Keith Carter2014 The well dedicated to St Plegmund by Keith Carter (Image: Archant)

Plemstall
August 2014 issue
Head for the outskirts of Chester to explore the quiet villages of Plemstall, Guilden Sutton and Mickle Trafford.
Click here to view the details of the Plemstall walk


All the routes were correct at the time of publication, over time access to certain parts of the walk may be subject to change. We advise you acquire a recent OS map of the area you plan to visit and assure there are no major changes.