Section 5 of 7, North Cheshire Way
Over Tabley to Oversley Ford
8.9 miles (14.3 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: SJ 722 797. Finish: SJ 825 834. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 139 m of climbing and 143 m of descent; highest point 66 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Over Tabley.
- Bus stops
- Tabley, Pickmere Lane / Windmill Hotel, 450 m from the start. Directions SJ 721 793Tabley, Chester Road / Pickmere Lane, 470 m from the start. Directions SJ 722 792
- Car parks
- Car park, 270 m from the start. Directions SJ 723 800Car park, 280 m from the start. Directions SJ 723 800Car park, 410 m from the start. Directions SJ 721 793
Getting back
The section finishes at Oversley Ford. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Morley, Morley Green Road / Dooley's Lane, 860 m from the finish. Directions SJ 823 826Wilmslow, Altrincham Road / Moat House, 950 m from the finish. Directions SJ 817 828
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 40%, gravel and tracks 17%; the rest (39%) isn't recorded.
About 48% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 13 stiles, 19 gates, 1 stream crossing, 10 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 27 m in a kilometre (1 in 37), starting 7.5 miles in.
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