This walk is a relatively flat and just under 7 miles with 3 gentle ascents along the route and there is no stiles.  From the pub car park, we follow the Weaver Navigation to reach Saltersford Locks where we will have our coffee break. We then leave the river for our first ascent to join the Trent and Mersey Canal which we follow to go above the Saltersford Tunnel for our second ascent. We then follow country tracks and our third ascent to reach the village of Little Leigh and then descend to rejoin the canal which we follow to pass the outskirts of Bartington. We continue along the canal for a while before taking our lunch break on a bridge over the canal. We then descend a gentle hill to rejoin the Weaver Navigation which takes us back to the pub.

For those wishing to walk a shorter distance of just under 5 miles, there is a turning off the canal taking you back the pub. Please be aware that this is before the planned lunch stop.

We will meet in the car park of the Leigh Arms pub, which is located at Warrington Road, Northwich CW8 4QT at 10.15am for a 10.30am start. We have permission to use their car park so if the chain is across the entrance, then just move it. Toilets may be available at the start of the walk.

After the walk, drinks are available at The Leigh Arms pub for those people wishing to stay for a drink.

Directions to the Leigh Arms Pub (Warrington Road, Northwich CW8 4QT):

The quickest way is to use the M56 which is about 30 miles and should take about 45 minutes to drive.

7 miles, moderate