Section 1 of 3, Crewe and Nantwich Circular Walk
Acton to Bradfield Green
9 miles (14.5 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: SJ 632 531. Finish: SJ 684 593. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 57 m of climbing and 66 m of descent; highest point 61 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Acton.
- Bus stops
- Acton, Chester Road / St Mary's Church, 50 m from the start. Directions SJ 632 531Acton, Chester Road / Primary School, 70 m from the start. Directions SJ 632 532
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 130 m from the start. Directions SJ 632 530Car park, 870 m from the start. Directions SJ 639 527Car park (free), 940 m from the start. Directions SJ 633 541
Getting back
The section finishes at Bradfield Green. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Bradfield Green, Middlewich Road / St Peter's Church, 220 m from the finish. Directions SJ 682 594Bradfield Green, Middlewich Road / Coach & Horses PH, 660 m from the finish. Directions SJ 680 588Bradfield Green, Eardswick Lane / Middlewich Road, 790 m from the finish. Directions SJ 679 587
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 27%, grass 5%; the rest (65%) isn't recorded.
About 26% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 28 stiles, 6 kissing gates, 7 gates, 2 flights of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 12 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
- Café
- The Galley, Aston Juxta Mondrum: 5 miles in.
As OpenStreetMap records them. Opening times change, so check before you set off.
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