Circular Walk from Burwardsley over Peckforton Moss

An easy green circular walk from The Pheasant Inn Burwardsley.
Green Social Walk
Wednesday 2 September 2026

2 dogs allowed

From the car park we walk E through Peckforton Hills, then descend into the village where we can see the iconic Peckforton Estate cottages. We pick up the path going NW over Peckforton Mosses towards Beeston Moss. This path is particularly interesting. I saw lots of butterflies, wildflowers, a kestrel and hundreds of swallows swooping for insects in the rough grass. We then head NW towards Willis’s Wood. At this point here are great views of both Beeston and Peckforton Castles.
When we reach Stone House Lane, we turn left to join the Sandstone Trail and gently ascend back to Burwardsley for a well-deserved lunch.
If you would like to stay for refreshments after the walk or if you would just like to join us at The Pheasant could you let me know by Thursday 27th August please.

NB. A £10 non-refundable deposit is required at The Pheasant. I will pay the deposits on Friday 28th August. You can repay me on the day.

Join the relevant OHWC Community Group to book the walk.

Terrain:
Undulating grassland which is very dry and hard (at the moment!). Two gradual climbs in the Peckforton Hills which we will take very steadily. Some tricky descents where walking poles will be useful.
Map/Area:
OS Explorer 257
Starting Point:
The Pheasant Inn car park Burwardsley CH3 9PF
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Walk Starts:
10:00
Walk Finishes:
13:30
Distance:
8.0km
Ascent:
140m
Highest Point:
200m unnamed

Safety

Let the walk leader know of any relevant medical conditions

Refer to the Handbook for walk related information and specifically for recommended walking equipment https://ohwc.org.uk/kit-list/ and safety information https://ohwc.org.uk/safety/

Remember you are responsible for being properly equipped

Ensure you have the walk leader’s phone number in case of an emergency

Let the walk leader know of any relevant medical conditions

Refer to the Handbook for walk related information and specifically for recommended walking equipment and safety information

Remember you are responsible for being properly equipped

Ensure you have the walk leader’s phone number in case of an emergency

If you become detached from the group STOP, call out; try contacting group by phone or text. If no contact return to the last place you were with the group. Wait 30 mins repeatedly trying to make contact. After 30 mins seek help and/or make your own way safely.

The Google map below is the location of the walk start point.