Walks, Woods and Water in Northwich Woodlands

South Cheshire Group

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Overview

A walk through the Northwich Woodlands, eight parks with woods and water (meres, flashes, canal and rivers) reclaimed from industrial wasteland. Plenty of wildlife and history!

Sunday, 22 February 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:: 109.7m / 360ft
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SJ 73790 55927
Nearest postcode:: CW1 5TW
what3words:: stable.third.atoms

Meeting time:: 9:15 am

Waterloo Road free car park, Haslington Car share £2.00

Starting point

Grid reference:: SJ 66324 74777
Nearest postcode:: CW9 5LN
what3words:: loft.vanish.reader

Start time:: 10:00 am

Witton Mill Car Park, Old Warrington Road, off Leicester Street, Barons Quay Retail Park. Please notify Leader if you are going direct to the start point.

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