Section 7 of 7, North Cheshire Way
Adlington to Mitchell Fold
6.2 miles (9.9 km). About 2½ hours, moderate.
Start: SJ 912 804. Finish: SJ 963 824. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 303 m of climbing and 180 m of descent; highest point 286 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Adlington.
- Station
- Adlington (Cheshire), 120 m from the start. Directions SJ 911 803
- Bus stops
- Adlington, Railway Station, 150 m from the start. Directions SJ 911 803Adlington, Brookledge Lane / Wych Lane, 230 m from the start. Directions SJ 914 804
- Car parks
- Car park, 60 m from the start. Directions SJ 912 804Car park, 140 m from the start. Directions SJ 911 805Car park, 160 m from the start. Directions SJ 911 803
Getting back
The section finishes at Mitchell Fold. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Lyme Country Park, Lyme Hall, 30 m from the finish. Directions SJ 963 824
Planning the North Cheshire Way
- Planning the whole trail: mcfs.org.uk.
- The guidebook the trail recommends: North Cheshire Way walking guide (Mid-Cheshire Footpath Society).
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 28%, gravel and tracks 22%, grass 6%; the rest (42%) isn't recorded.
About 31% on roads with traffic.
Path grade, where mappers have given one: clear path 100%.
On the way: 4 stiles, 8 gates, 1 stream crossing, 2 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 85 m in a kilometre (1 in 12), starting 3.2 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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