Finding a walk with a good path is sometimes tricky. You could be a wheelchair user, pushing a pram, or have a child with a scooter or bike so bumps, steps, mud and narrow paths are out of the question.
Here is a list of walks in and around Cheshire which i believe to be pushchair friendly. Sometimes paths can change due to weather or maintenance but these were all suitable at the time of writing.
There is a Children’s Zoo, beautiful grounds that are perfect for picnics. There are woodland walks, flower beds and picturesque pond. Entertain the children for hours and hours at our fantastic, fully-accessible playground, play a round of Adventure Golf or Pitch ‘n’ Putt. Or book yourself on to the high ropes course. With the lovely Heritage Cafe.
Address: Warrington WA4 6SN
A lovely 6 km, there and back family friendly walk along the river, starting at the National Trust Quarry Bank and following the River Bollin to the Carrs Park in Wilmslow. There’s a playground area for the kids and it’s only a 10 min walk into the centre of Wilmslow if you want to get lunch. In the park is Cafe Azul serving takeaway items.
Styal Rd, Styal, Wilmslow SK9 4HP
🌳Dunham Massey
A garden for all seasons, an ancient deer park and a house filled with treasures and stories. The paths around the gardens and the estate are all nice and flat and perfect for pushchairs.
Altrincham, Cheshire WA14 4SJ
Castle Park House and Gardens in Frodsham is an attractive historic park with nine hectares of Green Flag awarded grounds with a mixture of formal gardens, wide open green lawns, wooded areas and a great selection of playground equipment for children. It has two cafes including a place to get an ice cream.
Frodsham, Cheshire, WA6 6SE
We park just off Atlantic Street in the Transpennine Trail car park WA14 5RF. You can get straight onto the trail from this carpark.The trail is along an old railway line. It is a lovely, long, well surfaced wide path with no risks of cars and perfect for pushchairs, bikes, and scooters.
You can come off the trail at multiple locations to get something to eat. To Dunham Ice Cream Farm is Pushchair friendly, however to the Dunham Barn you have to go up steps although there is other routes to take without steps.
Lymm, Cheshire WA13 9AQ
Once the site of a historic rail link for Cheshire’s salt industry, the Whitegate Way is flat, wide and straight, making it perfect for little cyclists, walkers and wheelchair users. Stretching for 10km from the heart of Winsford to Cuddington, the Way offers off road easy walking for all ages. Halfway along the old railway line is the main access point where you'll find a large free car park (CW7 2QE), toilets and a cafe. Pram friendly
Clay Ln, Whitegate, Winsford CW7 2QE
🌳Biddulph Valley Way
For over 100 years trains ran along this track. Today walkers, cyclists and horse riders enjoy this tranquil route away from roads.
Car Park Off Brunswick Street, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 1RG
The Wheelock Rail Trail is a traffic free, well surfaced wide, flat path. A perfect walk for children with scooters and bikes in Sandbach, Cheshire. Starting near the postcode CW11 3HD. We parked on Lodge Road. Wheelock Trail is 2.5km long, with it being a there and back route you can just walk as far as you would like and turn back for a shorter walk.
Lodge Road, Sandbach. CW11 3HD
🌳Middlewood Way
The path runs between Marple and Macclesfield and is around 11 miles long.
While the entire route may be too long for younger children, there are plenty of shorter sections that are ideal for a wholesome family walk. The path is flat and easy to navigate, making it ideal for pushchairs and wheelchairs.
Bollington Car Park, Adlington Road, Bollington, Cheshire,SK10 5JT
🌳Nantwich lake
The riverside area of Nantwich offers a pleasant walk alongside the River Weaver and around Nantwich Lake within easy access of the historic town centre. Free car parking is available at the lake and in St Anne’s car park off Welsh Row.
St Anne car park, Off Welsh Row, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 5ED
Marbury Country Park is just outside Northwich, Cheshire. A wonderful area where you can wander along the mere with splendid views over the water to the church at Great Budworth, or explore the arboretum and community orchard. Children can enjoy the play area and ride their bikes along the paths.
Comberbach, Cheshire CW9 6AT
The former sand quarry, at Astbury, offers a gentle stroll around the lake. Its about 1.5km round, going past the watersports centre. The path is wide and flat so perfect for pushchairs, bikes and scooters too. GG’s Coffee Hub is open every day serving drinks, ice creams and cakes just by the carpark.
Congleton, Cheshire CW12 4FP
The heath is an easy circular walk, with suitable paths for little ones to take their scooters or bikes. You can also feed the ducks and pop over the road to The Little Cow Shed for a coffee, flavoured milk or ice cream. Pram friendly
Congleton, Cheshire CW12 4SU
A great little walk around Shakerley Mere which is in between Holmes Chapel and Knutsford in Cheshire. You can enjoy a pleasant stroll around the Mere, with woodland to explore and nature at its best. Pack a picnic to have on one of the many picnic tables beneath the birch and oak trees or at weekends you can get a hot drink and cake from the coffee van which is there at weekends.
Northwich Rd, Cranage, Knutsford WA16 9LB
🌳RHS BridgeWater
The gardens are lovely at Bridgewater. There are walled gardens, the kitchen garden, china, woodland playground and Ellesmere Lake. The paths are flat and wide so perfect for pushchairs and scooters. Finish off your visit with a trip to their cafe and garden shop.
Occupation Rd, Worsley, Manchester M28 2LJ
Grosvenor Park is one of the finest examples of Victorian parks in the UK. Located between the city centre and the River Dee, it’s perfect for combining with a trip to Chester city centre. There are lots of pram friendly paths throughout and a wide range of activities such as the popular miniature railway, play area, cafe, open-air theatre and gardens.
Grosvenor Park Rd, Chester CH1 1QQ
🌳The Moor
This is a lovely large play area, duck pond and smooth walking paths, located near to the centre of Knutsford. There is a pay and display car park right next to it. We love the large duck pond, the play area having a lovely toddler area, fenced off from the main area and there are lots of picnic tables and bins too.
Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 6DX
The River Weaver provides a flat river bank walk in Northwich, Cheshire.
The footpath is in excellent condition and frequently used for both walkers and runners. For most of the 7km route they are hard surfaced and don't have any styles making is great for pushchairs, scooters and bikes too. With Free parking too.
Yarwood Close, Northwich, CW8 1ET
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