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South Cheshire Group

We are the South Cheshire Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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

Overview

A very pleasant flat walk starting from Shakerley Mere, walking alongside Dove and Sand Meres and then along Cheshire lanes and footpaths, over fields and through villages. Plenty of points of interest along the route. Paths are generally very good but there may be some muddy sections.

Sunday, 5 April 2026
Meeting time:
9:15 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
38.4m / 126ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SJ 73699 55901
Nearest postcode:
CW1 5TW
what3words:
froth.advice.term
Meeting time:
9:15 am

Public Car Park, Waterloo Road, Haslington. Car share £1.50

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 73299 71401
Nearest postcode:
WA16 9JY
what3words:
booms.tipping.strength
Start time:
10:00 am

Shakerley Mere Car Park. There are two car parks adjacent to the mere. Use the Middlewich Road (B5081) one. Please notify walk leader if going direct to start.

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