Section 2 of 7, North Cheshire Way
Stoak to Overton
12.2 miles (19.7 km). About 4½ hours, moderate.
Start: SJ 423 730. Finish: SJ 520 768. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 405 m of climbing and 300 m of descent; highest point 141 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Stoak.
- Bus stops
- Stoak, Picton Lane / Bunbury Close, 90 m from the start. Directions SJ 423 731Stoak, Little Stanney Lane / Bunbury Arms PH, 270 m from the start. Directions SJ 422 732Croughton, Wervin Road / Motorway Bridge, 620 m from the start. Directions SJ 420 724
Getting back
The section finishes at Overton. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Overton, Bellemonte Road / Forest Hills Hotel (Hail & Ride), 180 m from the finish. Directions SJ 518 767Overton, Bellemonte Road / Greenacres (Hail & Ride), 190 m from the finish. Directions SJ 522 768Overton, Hillside Road / Elm Rise (Hail & Ride), 300 m from the finish. Directions SJ 522 770
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 37%, earth, rock and mud 10%; the rest (52%) isn't recorded.
About 36% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 28 stiles, 14 kissing gates, 6 gates, 6 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 72 m in a kilometre (1 in 14), starting 8.4 miles in.
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