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Manchester Weekend Walkers lead public transport walks into fantastic countryside all year round.

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
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Overview

Train based walk

Leader: Jonathan B

Meet Point: Near the ticket barriers, or on the platform at Piccadilly Station. Alternatively, meet the group on the train, or at the Walk Start at Nantwich Station. 

Transport to Walk Start: 09:30 train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nantwich

Suggested Ticket:  Off Peak Nantwich Return £17.20

Walk Start: Nantwich Station at 10:20

Return Services:  16:18 (direct); 18:18 (direct) - other services are available, but change at Crewe

Waypoints: B5341, Elliot’s Wood, Millenium Wood, Mill Bank farm, Hack Green, Secret Nuclear
Bunker, Shropshire Union Canal, Edleston Bridge, Wilbraham Arms, Nantwich Train Station

Extra: No toilet at walk start. No toilets en-route. Optional drinks at the end of the walk. Please do not bring your dog (apart from assistance dogs)

Saturday, 7 February 2026
Start time:
10:20 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
50m / 164ft
Type:
circular

A circular walk starting and finishing at Nantwich, comprising mostly fields and farmland with a section following the Shropshire Union Canal.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 65316 51876
Nearest postcode:
CW5 7BL
what3words:
weeds.recorders.swordfish
Start time:
10:20 am

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