Activities at Alderley Edge and Cheshire Countryside
Walking with your dog at Alderley Edge and around Cheshire
Please read this guide to help you to keep yourselves, your dogs, livestock, wildlife and the environment safe, when you are walking at the Cheshire and Wirral countryside places. Please keep your dog under close control at all times - thank you for your cooperation.
Mountain Biking at the Bosley Cloud
Find out more about the National Trust's partnership with Congleton Mountain Biking Club at the Bosley Cloud
£1000 raised towards disabled access path at Thurstaston Common
A bag for life campaign run by Karl Tatler Estate Agents & Lettings has raised an amazing £1,000 over two years.
Explore the woods at Alderley Edge
Explore the features which add to the myths and legends of Alderley Edge on one of our new way-marked routes.
Mow Cop trail
Follow this trail around Mow Cop to find out more about its history.
- Moderate
- 20 mins
- 1.0 mile (1.6km)
Alderley Edge woodland walk
Leave the train behind and head into rolling Cheshire farmland to the Edge with it's spectacular views, mature Scots pines and beech woodlands, a place steeped in history and legends.
- Easy
- 3 hours 30 mins
- 4.5 miles (7.2km)
Enjoy a winter walk at Alderley Edge
Explore the features which add to the myths and legends of Alderley Edge on a brisk winters walk.
Waterfall and clockhouse woods walk
Wander through this peaceful area of Alderley Edge filled with history and wildlife, where past generations have mined and farmed the landscape.
- Moderate
- 1 hour
- 2.0 miles (3.2km)
Explore the woods this autumn
Grab your walking boots, get together with family and friends and enjoy some brisk fresh air.
Bountiful berries and autumn hues at Thurstaston Common
Why not come along and try and catch a falling leaf or pick some wild blackberries and tick off some of the 50 things to do before you’re 11 ¾
Wizard walk at Alderley Edge
An easy-access circular walk in the heart of the Cheshire countryside exploring mining remains and learning about the popular legend of Alderley Edge.
- Easy
- 45 mins
- 1.0 mile (1.6km)
Summer comes to Thurstaston Common
The countryside puts on its own show with trees looking more vibrant than ever and everything bursting to life, so what better time to get out and explore.
Explore the diverse landscape of Bickerton Hill
Experience great views and a diverse landscape here at Bickerton Hill.
Orienteering fun at Alderley Edge
If you enjoy being in the great outdoors, why not improve your navigation skills by following one of our orienteering courses at Alderley Edge?
The legend of Alderley Edge
Read about the legend of Alderley Edge, a tale of a white horse, brave knights and a devious wizard.