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North and Mid Cheshire Area

North and Mid Cheshire Ramblers organises walks using car, coach and public transport. We walk locally and also in North Wales, Peak District and Lakes

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Overview

The walk takes us from Runcorn to Walton Hall Gardens following park and woodland paths, before following the Bridgewater Canal towpath. We return along the towpath past Daresbury Laboratories before crossing fields to reach the Runcorn spur of the canal and then follow urban paths back to the car park. Good paths throughout, no stiles. There may be some mud in places if there has been rain. There are long sections of canal towpath. Under 500ft of ascent. Walk will be at a pace to suit the group. 420 ft asc. Tel 07843177858. Assistance dogs only. Please book for this walk in the Walks Programme. Maximum bookings 20. Full Day. Bring lunch and adequate liquids. Booking is essential and opens from 04/09/2025. Book using https://nmc-ramblers.org.uk/ or click link below.
Thursday, 2 October 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular
Website:
https://nmc-ramblers.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=97&Itemid=1363&walkno=5548&booktext=Booking&maxbook=30&max_booking_walk=20

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 54812 81086
Nearest postcode:
WA7 6PT
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Start time:
10:00 am

Free CP. From A533 turn into Palace Fields, take 1st R then follow brown signs to Runcorn Ski Centre

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
Join now for just £3.58 per month
Register for an account for FREE