The best walks and hikes in Cheshire East

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Want to go hiking in Cheshire East to explore more of this corner of North West England? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in Cheshire East to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in Cheshire East is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.

Shining Tor, Cats Tor & Foxlow Edge loop — Peak District National Park	Intermediate	02:45 9.44 km
Shutlingsloe loop from Ridgegate Reservoir — Peak District National Park	Intermediate	02:26 7.96 km
Three Shire Heads loop from Cat & Fiddle — Peak District National Park	Intermediate	03:11 11.2 km
Mow Cop, The Old Man of Mow and Limekiln Wood loop	Intermediate	02:39 9.33 km
Macclesfield Forest loop — Peak District National Park	Easy	01:45 6.04 km
Alderley Edge loop via The Edge	Intermediate	02:26 8.95 km
Tatton Park loop	Intermediate	02:44 10.5 km
Wincle Gritstone loop via Dane Valley Way — Peak District National Park	Easy	01:43 6.14 km
Sponds Hill & Lyme Park loop — Peak District National Park	Intermediate	03:27 12.0 km
Quarry Bank Mill loop via Pareni Tree and Chapel Bridge	Easy	01:10 4.49 km

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Shining Tor, Cats Tor & Foxlow Edge loop — Peak District National Park
02:45
9.44 km
3.4 km/h
250 m
250 m
Intermediate
4.9
(91)
678
Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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2
Shutlingsloe loop from Ridgegate Reservoir — Peak District National Park
02:26
7.96 km
3.3 km/h
290 m
290 m
Intermediate
4.8
(12)
263
Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Three Shire Heads loop from Cat & Fiddle — Peak District National Park
03:11
11.2 km
3.5 km/h
260 m
260 m
Intermediate
4.7
(14)
103
Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4
Mow Cop, The Old Man of Mow and Limekiln Wood loop
02:39
9.33 km
3.5 km/h
210 m
210 m
Intermediate
4.8
(10)
85
Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5
Macclesfield Forest loop — Peak District National Park
01:45
6.04 km
3.5 km/h
160 m
160 m
Easy
4.8
(4)
122
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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6
Alderley Edge loop via The Edge
02:26
8.95 km
3.7 km/h
130 m
130 m
Intermediate
5.0
(5)
61
Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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7
Tatton Park loop
02:44
10.5 km
3.8 km/h
70 m
70 m
Intermediate
5.0
(2)
78
Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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8
Wincle Gritstone loop via Dane Valley Way — Peak District National Park
01:43
6.14 km
3.6 km/h
110 m
120 m
Easy
5.0
(11)
46
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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9
Sponds Hill & Lyme Park loop — Peak District National Park
03:27
12.0 km
3.5 km/h
290 m
290 m
Intermediate
4.9
(11)
41
Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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10
Quarry Bank Mill loop via Pareni Tree and Chapel Bridge
01:10
4.49 km
3.9 km/h
30 m
30 m
Easy
43
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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