DARESBURY AND MOORE NATURE RESERVE;  7.5 miles easy walking in the Cheshire countryside, mostly on lanes, field tracks and canal tow paths.  Three easy hills, 2 main roads to cross, no stiles, and suitable for well behaved dogs on leads.

From Brabyns, drive to Stockport and join the M60 westbound towards Chester.

Follow the signs for the airport and merge onto the M56.

Exit the M56 at junction 11.

At the roundabout take the 4th exit.

After about 1 mile you will see a brown sign for the Lewis Carroll Centre.  Turn right at the next traffic light.

After a few yards the road turns sharp right.  Just after the bend you will see the Ring ‘O Bells pub (WA4 4AJ) on your right.  Turn right into the pub car park and drive up to the highest level.  I will meet you there at 10am for a 10.10 start.  (PLEASE DO NOT USE IN THE CHURCH CAR PARK).

Journey time is about 50 minutes, and distance is about 29 miles.

7,5 miles, moderate