Walks you can reach from Greenbank by train
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Helsby Station to Cuddington Station (Cheshire)
5m direct from Greenbank.
Tough: steep ascents. 16km.
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Frodsham Station to Cuddington Station (Cheshire)
5m direct from Greenbank.
Tough: steep ascents. 13km.
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Knutsford Station to Wilmslow Station (Cheshire)
15m direct from Greenbank.
A flat, mostly straightforward walk through lovely Cheshire countryside, with quiet field and farmland paths past pubs and over Paddock Hill. Some narrower paths have overgrowth, particularly nettles and there are multiple paths to choose from at the Knutsford end requiring care. A frequent bus (number 88) links the two towns; planes can be seen landing at Manchester Airport, and there are alpacas on Paddock Hill.
13km. Moderate ascents.
Some narrow paths are overgrown with nettles; the Longridge to Pavement Lane section near Knutsford has multiple paths and needs a map to stay on route.
Lunch stop: the Bulls Head.
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Knutsford Station to Chelford Station (Cheshire)
15m direct from Greenbank.
fabulous houses to admire en-route. A lovely, very flat and straightforward walk on obvious footpaths through varied fields, woods and countryside, peaceful and well-marked. A few sections can be overgrown, there are about three stiles and but the ground is easy and the ways are clear. Good transport links: buses to Knutsford and trains from Chelford allow a circular trip. Plenty of places to sit and rest with views of the Cheshire Plain.
Easy: 10km, gentle ascents.
A local grocer's and, with a short diversion, a pub at Chelford.
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Knutsford Station to Holmes Chapel Station (Cheshire)
15m direct from Greenbank.
A varied walk over fields, woodland and streams, clearly marked throughout, but a little boggy in places and so good boots are needed especially in winter. The public footpath through Toft Woods / Windmill Wood may be closed for tree-felling.
16km. Gentle ascents.
Can be muddy.
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Knutsford Station to Hale Station (Cheshire)
15m direct from Greenbank.
A direct, safe and enjoyable route that avoids traffic where possible, on field paths through countryside. Some fields between Knutsford and Mobberley can be very boggy after rain and a couple of stiles and gates need repair; new housing and unsown fields mean a little route-finding is needed. A short deviation into Ashley reaches a pub.
13km. Moderate ascents.
Fields can be very boggy after wet weather, and some stiles and gates need repair. A new housing development means following a wooden fence around a building site, and a couple of fields may need skirting around the edge. Can be muddy.
Lunch: A pub at Ashley, via a short deviation mid-route.
Treat yourself to frozen yoghurt in Hale at the finish.
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Altrincham Station to Hale Station (Cheshire)
30m direct from Greenbank.
A very short, flat stroll through pleasant suburban streets, passing shops and restaurants and some older grand buildings.
Easy: 1km, moderate ascents.
Lunch: Plenty of shops and places to eat at both ends, including independent food outlets in Altrincham.
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Hale Station to Wilmslow Station (Cheshire)
30m direct from Greenbank.
11km. Moderate ascents.
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Hale Station to Gatley Station (Cheshire)
30m direct from Greenbank.
Easy: 9km, gentle ascents.
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Altrincham Station to Gatley Station (Cheshire)
30m direct from Greenbank.
Easy: 10km, gentle ascents.
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Stockport Station to Romiley Station (Cheshire)
1h direct from Greenbank.
A green, fairly direct route over undulating ground between Stockport and Romiley, using quiet back streets to reach the parks, then mostly park pathways and the broad, gravel-surfaced Alan Newton Way. Almost entirely on smooth and compacted or paved surfaces; rougher with small boulders and potholes near Middle Farm. Avoids the flights of steps on the other Stockport-Romiley routes, making it largely step-free; follows National Cycle Route 55. Passes through a working farm, so keep dogs leashed and follow signage.
Easy: 7km, moderate ascents.
Lunch: A cafe in Vernon Park is a short walk off the path.
End-of-walk reward: the Duke of York.
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Stockport Station to Hazel Grove Station (Cheshire)
1h direct from Greenbank.
an excellent route. A largely flat, almost entirely paved semi-urban walk through the suburbs of Stockport, avoiding the A6 where possible, passing parks, grand houses and a surprising amount of greenery and ending through an industrial estate. Two flights of stairs cross the railway.
Easy: 5km, gentle ascents.
Two flights of stairs at Woodsmoor and near Hazel Grove cross the railway and are unavoidable. Otherwise only one major road to cross, with safe crossing points.