We are the East Cheshire Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Easy/moderate walk from Congleton heading part way up to Cloud Side.
This is an easy to moderate walk, along towpaths, footpaths across fields, some lanes and tracks. A few gentle ascents.
Our route: along the canal heading northeast, down to Dane-in-Shaw Pasture (an SSSI), towpath again, head for Pool Bank, Overedge, Biddulph Valley Way, Castle Inn Road, Dreamcatcher Meadows, past the Cricket Club, then some road walking (on pavements) to the canal again, and return to start point.
Can be very muddy in places; bring poles if you normally use them. Several stiles.
Well behaved dogs welcome, on short leads at all times. We pass near sheep on part of the walk, and sometimes there are bullocks in the Dane-in-Shaw Pasture.
Pack your ICE cards, a drink and snack for mid-morning.
GPX will be available on ECR website soon.
Any queries, please text me on 07833142563
Gillian
PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE ON THE DAY FOR ANY CHANGES TO THE WALK. NB Finish times are intended as a guide only. You do not need to book a place on this walk. Ramblers Association recommends that all walkers carry ICE (in case of emergency) information
Park on Henshall Hall Drive, before (but not too close to) the bridge over the canal. Post code CW12 3TA is about 150 yards south of the on-road parking area. Meet on the left side, just before the bridge.
