Section 3 of 7, North Cheshire Way
Overton to Weaverham
9.6 miles (15.5 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SJ 520 768. Finish: SJ 622 751. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 129 m of climbing and 238 m of descent; highest point 138 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Overton.
- Bus stops
- Overton, Bellemonte Road / Forest Hills Hotel (Hail & Ride), 180 m from the start. Directions SJ 518 767Overton, Bellemonte Road / Greenacres (Hail & Ride), 190 m from the start. Directions SJ 522 768Overton, Hillside Road / Elm Rise (Hail & Ride), 300 m from the start. Directions SJ 522 770
- Car parks
- 380:020, 110 m from the start. Directions SJ 519 768Car park (free), 130 m from the start. Directions SJ 518 768Car park, 180 m from the start. Directions SJ 518 768
Getting back
The section finishes at Weaverham. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Barnton, Runcorn Road / Snowdon Street, 770 m from the finish. Directions SJ 629 754Barnton, Runcorn Road / The Beech Tree Inn, 790 m from the finish. Directions SJ 630 752Barnton, Alamein Road / Broomsfield Lane, 860 m from the finish. Directions SJ 629 756
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 20%; the rest (76%) isn't recorded.
About 20% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 5 kissing gates, 9 gates.
Steepest climb: about 26 m in a kilometre (1 in 38), starting 1.5 miles in.
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