10 great riverside walks in and around Cheshire

There are few finer things than exploring the countryside surrounding the many rivers situated across the county.

The River Dane near Wincle (Image: Archant)

River Dane
This walk from Wincle explores the Cheshire part of the Peak District and takes in part of the route of the River Dane.
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Early morning at the Groves Chester by Pete Lawless (Image: Archant)

River Dee
A great walk around the heart of the city of Chester which follows the River Dee and takes in some historic sites.
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Hale Lighthouse Sunset by David Baker (Image: Archant)

River Mersey
This walk around the village of Hale, (not the one near Altrincham) explores the wildlife and spectacular views across the Mersey estuary.
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Signs to the Nantwich Riverside loop (Image: Archant)

River Weaver
This water themed walk from Nantwich allows you to experience both the Shropshire Union Canal and the River Weaver.
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The River Weaver near Bostock Green (Image: Archant)

River Weaver
Another walk exploring the River Weaver, this one takes you to what was once the centre of Cheshire - Bostock Green - between Northwich and Middlewich.
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The River Bollin near Styal (Image: Archant)

River Bollin
We head for Styal for a walk which combines river and woodland with the din of international air travel, the River Bollin s very pretty as it meanders through this woodland close to Quarry Bank Mill.
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River Bollin
The leafy village of Prestbury is another opportunity to experience the River Bollin as it runs through the west side of the popular spot.
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Marple Bridge and the River Goyt (Image: Archant)

River Goyt
Another walk that takes in more than one significant waterway. This route takes us along the Peak Forest Canal and beside the River Goyt in Marple.
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Bridge over the River Etherow (Image: not Archant)

River Etherow
Another walk close to Marple that also takes in the Peak Forest Canal as well as the River Etherow.
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The River Gowy (Image: Archant)

River Gowy
A walk that runs just outside of Chester, takes in sections of the River Gowy.
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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.