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Cheshire Walkers Group

We are the Cheshire Walkers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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Overview

Starting in Chipping, arguably the prettiest village in The Forest of Bowland, this relatively easy walk, is fairly low level, but with great views of the surrounding hills and fells.

Never far from the majestic fells, we take a meandering route to the hamlet of Whitewell where the famous Inn at Whitewell is situated. We will have our lunch on the green by the pub, where those wishing to have sneaky bar beverage may do so.

After lunch we take a steep, but short climb out of the village and cross rambling countryside. It should be noted that  on the recce, there were a number of cows in one or two fields on this section of the walk.

Some of the stiles in the afternoon part of the walk are somewhat decrepit, with some paths also being quite overgrown. Long trousers would be a benefit here to avoid nettle stings.

Once back at Chipping there are a couple of good pubs to enjoy a nice drink before heading back home.

 

Sunday, 3 September 2023
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:
462.1m / 1516ft
Type:
circular

Most of the walk is across fields and occasionally on quiet roads. 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Introductory walk

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 62131 43296
Nearest postcode:
PR3 2GN
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Start time:
10:00 am

We start the walk at the excellent car park in the centre of Chipping. Cost of parking is £2.90 and you can pay by cash or card. There are also toilets at the car park.

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