Activities at Alderley Edge and Cheshire Countryside

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Walking feature

Explore the woods at Alderley Edge

Alderley Edge and Cheshire Countryside, Cheshire

Explore the features which add to the myths and legends of Alderley Edge on one of our new way-marked routes.

Golden beech leaves sway in Clockhouse Wood at Alderley Edge
Walking trail

Waterfall and clockhouse woods walk

Alderley Edge and Cheshire Countryside, Cheshire

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)
View the Cheshire landscape from Stormy Point, Alderley Edge
Walking trail

Alderley Edge woodland walk

Alderley Edge and Cheshire Countryside, Cheshire

Walk rolling Cheshire farmland with mature Scots pines and beech woodlands, for spectacular views, intriguing legends and an ancient mining history.

  • Easy
  • 3 hours 30 mins
  • 4.5 miles (7.2km)
A plaque shows the original location of an Armada Beacon at Alderley Edge
Walking trail

Wizard walk at Alderley Edge

Alderley Edge and Cheshire Countryside, Cheshire

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)