Wilmslow is one of the most desirable places to live in the region. Is it because of the beautiful countryside that surrounds it? These walks that are all within a five mile radius of the suburb suggests it could be the case.

Great British Life: The Carrs by Val LawsThe Carrs by Val Laws (Image: Archant)

Twinnies Bridge and the The Carrs Park
0 miles from Wilmslow
A short walk from the centre of Wilmslow that follows the River Bollin north through Carrs Park and ends at Twinnies Bridge.
Click here to view the directions for the Carrs Park walk

Great British Life: Rossmere by Howard BradburyRossmere by Howard Bradbury (Image: Archant)

Lindow Common
1 mile from Wilmslow
Start out from Lindow Common and head out in a loop which takes you towards Morley Green, back through Newgate Nature Reserve, around Rossmere and end at Black Lake.
Click here to view the directions for the Lindlow Common walk

Styal
2 miles from Wilmslow
A walk of vivid contrasts; for the first half of it, you are going through woodland, crossing and re-crossing the Bollin. For the second half, you are skirting the perimeter of Manchester Airport, with its high security fences before strolling the picturesque Altrincham Road back to the starting point.
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Woodford to Handforth Dean
3 miles from Wilmslow
This walk takes you on a figure of eight route from the Deanwater Hotel at Woodford, through farm land towards Handforth Dean.
Click here to view the directions for the Woodford walk

Great British Life: A scenic view near Mottram St Andrew by Keith CarterA scenic view near Mottram St Andrew by Keith Carter (Image: Archant)

Mottram St Andrew
4 miles from Wilmslow
A walk around one of Cheshire’s most desirable locations to live which takes in a section of the North Cheshire Way.
Click here to view the directions for the Mottram St Andrew walk

Great British Life: Mobberley dew by John CarrollMobberley dew by John Carroll (Image: Archant)

Mobberley and Great Warford
4 miles from Wilmslow
Equestrian lovers will love this walk around the area surring Great Warford. You will pass by many fields full of horses, and you may be lucky enough to spot some wildlife on your travels.
Click here to view the directions for the Great Warford 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.