6 of the best May walks in Cheshire

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

This narrow footbridge crosses the Weaver weir stream below Saltersford Locks (Image: David Dunford)

Acton Bridge and Little Leigh
May 2021 issue
This varied walk certainly offers plenty of opportunities for canal-gazing, as it samples two waterways that once competed to serve the local salt trade, and features notable tunnels, locks and bridges.
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Trentabank and Macclesfield Forest
May 2019 issue
Conifers may be more associated with a winter wonderland feeling, but this area is a spectacular place to walk in May. It’s teeming full of wildlife: from red deer to herons.
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Alderley Edge and Windmill Wood
May 2018 issue
A spring ramble through the mysterious woodlands of Alderley Edge and up to Castle Rock.
Click here to view the details of the Alderley Edge walk

Lovell Telescope by Gemma Howarth Rymill (Image: Archant)

Chelford
May 2017 issue
Head to Chelford for a relatively flat walk to a landscape that has a rich agricultural past.
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Romiley and Marple
May 2016 issue
A watery walk, starting at Romiley, taking in sections of the Peak Forest Canal, the River Goyt and the River Etherow. Marvelat the wonder of Marple Aqueduct.
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Sandstone Trail and Frodsham
May 2015 issue
Go up hill and down dale on a walk above Frodsham. A bright sunny day in May will reward you with fantastic views from the top of from Woodhouse Hill.
Click here to view the details of the Frodsham 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 confirm there are no major changes.