Section 3 of 3, South Cheshire Way
Hankelow to Grindley Brook
12.5 miles (20.2 km). About 4½ hours, moderate.
Start: SJ 670 459. Finish: SJ 521 432. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 215 m of climbing and 202 m of descent; highest point 154 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Hankelow.
- Bus stops
- Hankelow, Audlem Road / White Lion PH, 490 m from the start. Directions SJ 671 454Hankelow, Old School Lane / White Lion PH, 490 m from the start. Directions SJ 671 454Hankelow, Old School Lane / Corbrook Cottages, 900 m from the start. Directions SJ 667 450
Getting back
The section finishes at Grindley Brook. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Grindley Brook, Chester Road / Bridge, 100 m from the finish. Directions SJ 521 433Grindley Brook, A41 / Horse & Jocky PH, 110 m from the finish. Directions SJ 522 431
Planning the South Cheshire Way
- Planning the whole trail: mcfs.org.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: grass 50%, paved or flagged 26%, gravel and tracks 12%, earth, rock and mud 7%.
About 26% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 24 stiles, 3 kissing gates, 17 gates.
Steepest climb: about 62 m in a kilometre (1 in 16), starting 9.3 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
- Pubs
- Bhurtpore Inn, Aston: 4.9 miles in.The Horse and Jockey, Grindley Brook: at the finish. Step-free.The Swan, Marbury: 8.8 miles in, about 200 m off the way.
- Café
- Lockside Cafe, Grindley Brook: 12.3 miles in, about 300 m off the way.
As OpenStreetMap records them. Opening times change, so check before you set off.
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