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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.

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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

Overview

From Deep Hayes Country Park the walk follows the Leek Branch of the Caldon Canal towards Leek and then to Ladderedge Country park, from where there are great views, especially towards the Peak District.

The walk then goes south through Hollinhay Wood to rejoin the Leek Branch of the Caldon Canal to Denford. We then go south by Hazlehurst Wood to Lady Green and Crowpoint Wood before returning through Deep Hayes Country Park to the starting point.

Denford is very close to the starting point and so there is an opportunity for individuals to finish after 6 miles if they so wish.

Only three stiles, all after Denford.

Please notify the walk leader if going directly to the start.

Sunday, 7 December 2025
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.4km / 8.3mi
Ascent:
274.3m / 900ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SJ 73789 55924
Nearest postcode:
CW1 5TW
what3words:
cloak.castle.spared
Meeting time:
9:00 am

Free public car park, Waterloo Road, Haslington Car share is £3.50

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 96057 53338
Nearest postcode:
ST9 9QQ
what3words:
having.crowds.scarecrow
Start time:
10:00 am

Deep Hayes Country Park Visitor Centre, Cheddleton

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