Cheshire Year Round Walks

by Judy Smith

Published 14 May 2018
These 20 circular walks vary in length from 3 1/2 to 7 1/2 miles and are enjoyable all year the round. The author has divided the routes into seasons to show each at its very best. In spring, Macclesfield Forest is dotted with heron's nests and the woods near Dutton are a sea of bluebells. On a summer's day you can spot seals near Hilbre Island and enjoy the wonderful views of Cheshire's Peak District. Autumn brings deep-bronzed beech woods around Alderley Edge and Anderton. To see merlins and pink-footed geese at Parkgate saltmarshes or admire the carpet of snowdrops at Dunham Massey you should visit in winter.

All the walks include details of:

* How to get to the start
* Where to park
* Numbered route map and directions
* Distance and terrain
* Recommended local pubs and cafes
* Points of interest along the way

Shropshire Year Round Walks

by Judy Smith

Published 26 April 2021
This guide contains 20 circular walks in Shropshire, covering the very best of the county's wide-ranging landscape, from high up on the Shropshire Hills down to glorious woodland and wildlife-rich mosses; through historical towns and villages and along meandering waterways.
There are recommendations for spring, summer, autumn and winter walks - including the best places to see bluebells in spring or wildflowers in summer, where best to appreciate autumn colours, and the perfect views for those crisp and clear winter days. The routes range from 21/2 to 8 miles.
SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS:
SPRING
A sea of bluebells in Sallow Coppice & Clun
A riot of rhododendrons in Burwarton, on the eastern slopes of Brown Clee Hill
Ellesmere: a springtime walk with the chance of seeing herons nesting on Moscow Island
SUMMER
Take in magnificent views from Ragleth Hill
Titterstone Clee Hill: an Iron Age hillfort, a frozen-in-time village & one of the best views in England
A must-do walk at Stiperstones when the heather is in full bloom
AUTUMN
Collecting sweet chestnuts on an atmospheric walk in Comer Woods
Foraging for fungi & wildlife-spotting at Whixall Moss
Blazing autumn colours on a walk among the 300-year-old beech trees of Lydham
WINTER
Cound: woodland, fields & a valley carpeted with snowdrops
A waterside walk on the Severn Way, taking in wildfowl at Chelmarsh Reservoir
Weston Rhyn: check out formidable Chirk Castle & cross the border into Wales
WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT:
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE - 20 circular Shropshire walking routes varying in length & difficulty, covering the hidden gems, must-see landmarks & noted beauty spots that make this such a special county for walking
A WALK FOR EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR - Walks chosen specifically for each season, with specific places that shine at certain times in the calendar
ALL THE INFO YOU'LL NEED - All of these Shropshire walks include parking info & how to get there, recommended local pubs & cafes, points of interest along the way & other places to visit nearby
EASY TO FOLLOW - Full colour maps & pictures throughout, with clear written instructions making it easy to find your way