Section 4 of 7, North Cheshire Way
Weaverham to Over Tabley
11.9 miles (19.1 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: SJ 622 751. Finish: SJ 722 797. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 179 m of climbing and 138 m of descent; highest point 64 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Weaverham.
- Bus stops
- Barnton, Runcorn Road / Snowdon Street, 770 m from the start. Directions SJ 629 754Barnton, Runcorn Road / The Beech Tree Inn, 790 m from the start. Directions SJ 630 752Barnton, Alamein Road / Broomsfield Lane, 860 m from the start. Directions SJ 629 756
- Car parks
- Saltersford Locks car park, 400 m from the start. Directions SJ 626 751Saltersford Tunnel car park, 680 m from the start. Directions SJ 628 750Car park, 890 m from the start. Directions SJ 631 753
Getting back
The section finishes at Over Tabley. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Tabley, Pickmere Lane / Windmill Hotel, 450 m from the finish. Directions SJ 721 793Tabley, Chester Road / Pickmere Lane, 470 m from the finish. Directions SJ 722 792
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 47%, gravel and tracks 20%; the rest (34%) isn't recorded.
About 41% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 7 stiles, 3 kissing gates, 13 gates.
Steepest climb: about 32 m in a kilometre (1 in 31), starting 0.2 miles in.
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