Poynton to New Mills
A station-to-station walkCheshireNorth of England
A delightful walk along canal towpath and through pastures and woods, much of it under tree cover, with farm tracks and stiles and occasional steps. The access to the canal at New Mills is steep. The northern edge of Lyme Park can be visited via a detour. Uses the Macclesfield and Peak Forest canals.
Lyme Park: Glorious house, surrounded by gardens, moorland and deer park (National Trust; 4h to visit).
Lunch: Local shops and pubs in Disley mid-route.
Warnings: A mixed herd of cattle at Barlow House Farm needs care, especially with dogs. The gate at the Red Lane end of Lyme Park is locked at closing time and may be shut without warning in high winds; check National Trust opening times.
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Walk details: Slow Ways.