6 of the best March walks in Cheshire

Spring comes to the county in March, the perfect season for walking. We take a look back at our archives for some rambles across the county.

2019 Birdlife at Parkgate by Paul Taylor (Image: Archant)

Parkgate and Gayton
March 2019 issue
There aren't any places in the area where you can enjoy a coastal walk in Spring, but this simple walk from Parkgate is well worth a try.
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Woodford to Handforth Dean
March 2018 issue
Not quite an 'urban' walk but one that is never far away from civilisation rather than 'out in the sticks', take a figure of eight walk from the Deanwater Hotel at Woodford, through farm land towards Handforth Dean.
Click here to view the details of the Woodford walk

2017 All Saints Church, Thornton Hough by Paul Taylor (Image: Archant)

Thornton Hough
March 2017 issue
Explore the countryside outside the pretty village of Thornton Hough on the Wirral Peninsula, the terrain is flat in these parts which makes for a gentle country ramble.
Click here to view the details of the Thornton Hough walk

2016 St John the Divine, Burwardsley by Paul Taylor (Image: Archant)

Burwardsley
March 2016 issue
If you want to head for higher ground, then this walk around Burwardsley may be more up your street. This walk has got a bit of everything: hills, woodland, wildlife and distant castles.
Click here to view the details of the Burwardsley walk

2015 Towpath of the Macclesfield Canal by Paul Taylor (Image: Archant)

Astbury and Little Moreton Hall
March 2015 issue
Astbury is famous for its daffodils, so what better time to visit this small village close to the Cheshire/Staffordshire than during Spring?
Click here to view the details of the Astbury 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 recommend you refer to an up to date OS map before you set off to plot your route.