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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

St Luke's is the oldest building in Widnes, circa 1180.We then walk North, following the old St Helens to Widnes railway to the top of The Dream, a large statue dedicated to the miners of Sutton Manor Colliery.Heading West we come to Rainhill and then across fields we next reach Cronton, where the second of our two ancient crosses is situated.We then turn East and back to St Luke's.Other than one short but fairly steep section to the top of The Dream, the route is gently undulating. Total cumulative ascent 226 ft. Tel 07592818230. Dogs on 2m leash. Please book for this walk in the Walks Programme. Maximum bookings 30. Full Day. Bring lunch and adequate liquids. Booking is essential and opens from 26/02/2026. Book using https://nmc-ramblers.org.uk/ or click link below.
Thursday, 26 March 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular
Website:
https://nmc-ramblers.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=97&Itemid=1363&walkno=5627&booktext=Booking&maxbook=30&max_booking_walk=30

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 51618 87728
Nearest postcode:
WA8 9HU
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retailing.cocoons.symphonic
Start time:
10:00 am

At the front of St Luke's Church, Pitt Lane

Upcoming walks with North and Mid Cheshire Area

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KETTLESHULME

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Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
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HALTON

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Difficulty:
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Distance:
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FRODSHAM

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Difficulty:
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MONYASH

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Difficulty:
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Difficulty:
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PLUMBLEY

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Difficulty:
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DANEBRIDGE

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Difficulty:
Strenuous
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11.0 miles
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WIDNES

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Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
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FRODSHAM

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Difficulty:
Leisurely
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BARROWFORD

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Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
13.0 miles
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FOWLEY COMMON

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Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
5.0 miles
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GREAT SANKEY

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Difficulty:
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KESWICK

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Difficulty:
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Distance:
6.0 miles

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 £3.75 per month
Register for an account for FREE