Activities at Alderley Edge and Cheshire Countryside
Walking with your dog in the Cheshire and Wirral countryside
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.
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.
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.
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)
Alderley Edge woodland walk
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)
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.