Section 1 of 2, Delamere Way
Stockton Heath to Onston
10.2 miles (16.5 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SJ 615 857. Finish: SJ 592 741. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 159 m of climbing and 162 m of descent; highest point 82 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Stockton Heath.
- Bus stops
- London Bridge, 20 m from the start. Directions SJ 615 857London Bridge, 80 m from the start. Directions SJ 615 856Dingleway, London Road, 110 m from the start. Directions SJ 616 856
- Car parks
- Car park, 370 m from the start. Directions SJ 613 860Forge Car Park (free), 490 m from the start. Directions SJ 613 861Car park, 500 m from the start. Directions SJ 617 852
Getting back
The section finishes at Onston. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Acton Bridge, 770 m from the finish. Directions SJ 598 745
- Bus stops
- Crowton, Station Road / Onston Lane, 400 m from the finish. Directions SJ 590 744Acton Bridge, o/s 27 Station Hill, 540 m from the finish. Directions SJ 596 745Acton Bridge, o/s 18 Station Hill, 550 m from the finish. Directions SJ 596 745
Planning the Delamere Way
- Planning the whole trail: mcfs.org.uk.
- The guidebook the trail recommends: Delamere Way walking guide (Mid-Cheshire Footpath Society).
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 27%, gravel and tracks 27%; the rest (37%) isn't recorded.
About 26% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 7 stiles, 1 kissing gate, 6 gates, 1 flight of steps.
Steepest climb: about 35 m in a kilometre (1 in 29), starting 1 mile in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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