Wilmslow
OS Map: Explorer 268 Macclesfield and Congleton
Wilmslow lies in a deep valley of the River Bollin. From its source near Shutlingslow the river flows through some beautiful countryside offering enjoyable walking. The town itself is an affluent modern place largely providing a dormitory to Manchester.
Alderley Edge, to the south, is a wooded sandstone escarpment overlooking the Cheshire Plain. It is well worth planning a walk to include the Edge and perhaps also nearby Hare Hill. Nether Alderley watermill [NT], which dates from the 15th century, and is in full working order with regular flour grinding demonstrations is well worth including in a walk.
Suggested Walks
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Location
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Distance
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Guide
Book
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| Alderley Edge | 5.5km | Cheshire - A Year of Walks |
| Alderley Edge and Over Alderley | 6.5km | East Cheshire Walks |
| Alderley Edge and the Hough | 5.0km | East Cheshire Walks |
| Alderley Edge to Nether Alderley | 9.5km | East Cheshire Walks |
| Alderley Edge, Hare Hill and Bradford Lane | 7.0km | East Cheshire Walks |
| Bollin - A walk around the | 8.0km | East Cheshire Walks |
| Lindow, Saltersley and Mobberley | 15.0km | East Cheshire Walks |
| Redesmere and Siddington | 5.0km | Cheshire - A Year of Walks |
| Twinnies Bridge to Morley | 5.5km | East Cheshire Walks |
| Wilmslow and Great Warford | 9.5km | East Cheshire Walks |
| Wilmslow to Castle Hill | 13.5km | East Cheshire Walks |
| Wilmslow to Mottram Bridge | 8.0km | East Cheshire Walks |
To browse or purchase guide books listed navigate to Books/County Pages/Chesire
| Tourist Information: |
| TIC Knutsford |