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17km (10.5 miles) 5 - 7 hours 

We recommend that you use OS Explorer maps 257 and 267.

The route is over fairly level terrain, but there are numerous stiles on each section.

The walk starts at Acton Church on the 84 Hanley to Chester bus route and finishes at Parkers Road, Coppenhall on the 20 Hanley bus route.

1. At the bottom of Wilbraham Road, take the path between houses on the left, over the canal bridge and follow it to the lane at Welshman's Green in Henhull.
2. Turn left along Welshman's Lane.
3. Go straight across at the junction onto Wettenhall Road past Reaseheath College.
4. Turn right down Cinder Lane.
5. After walking through the main entrance to Poole Hall, take the path to the left, just after the bridge.
6. Turn right at the lane.
7. Take the second footpath on the left.
8. Turn right into Church Road.
9. Take the next road on the left, after the school.
10. Go straight ahead at the road junction and along the farm drive at the rear of Aston Hall.
11. Turn right at farm track, go over the railway bridge and follow the track along the field edge.
12. At Brickyard Bridge on the Shropshire Union Canal, turn right in an easterly direction along the tow path.
13. Leave the tow path at Cross Lane bridge (No. 14). Cross over the bridge and take the path immediately on the left
14. Turn right at the main road.
15. Take the path on the left just before the junction of Cross Lane.
16. Turn left at the main road.
17. Take the footpath on the right past Moat House Farm.
18. Take the right fork in the lane towards the moated site and Larch Wood.
19. Cross the small bridge on the right and go left, following the field edge.
20. After entering a farm track, take the footpath on the left next to the brick building.
21. Turn left at Moss Lane.
22. Take the second footpath on the left.
23. Turn right at the railway line and follow it to the next road bridge.
24. Turn right to complete this section of the circular walk at Parkers Road bus stop.

We hope you have enjoyed this part of the Crewe and Nantwich Circular Walk and you follow the next section Walking the Wildside - Coppenhall to Weston.