A stroll around Ashton Hayes

This is a relatively easy green social walk with the opportunity for a lunch/snack at The Golden Lion - Ashton Hayes community hub. There is an escape route after 6km if you do not want to do the full walk.

Green Social

Wednesday 4 February 2026

2 dogs allowed

We set of east from the car park towards and along Shay Lane, a bridleway. The bridleway was muddy on the recce (14 Jan) with two large puddles to negotiate. At the end of the lane we turn north on to a road and follow the Eddisbury Way. We soon return to fields, then road following the Way until we reach Brines Brow. We will stop here for a break. We resume by turning west following the Baker Way along Grange Road. Until we reach the Mouldsworth/Ashton Hayes road.

For those wanting to do a shorter walk can now take the road into Ashton Hayes and The Golden Lion (overall distance 6.8km 90m ascent).

For the full walk, we cross the road, onto fields, passing behind the church heading for Peel Hall. We then follow the access road away from Peel Hall to a footpath. This footpath has a closed sign on it, although it is in use. There are badger setts with large holes to the side of the path for a short section – an alternative path is available. Passing the badger setts we walk around the SE of Ashton Hayes to the playing fields, then the car park.

 

The lunch reservation at The Golden Lion is booked for 12:30.

Join the relevant OHWC Community Group to book the walk and/or lunch. When joining the group please state if you are walking or lunching or both.

Lunch orders to be posted in the Group by Sunday 1st Feb. Lunch payment is on the day. Once you have ordered you are liable for payment.

The Golden Lion menu

A stroll around Ashton Hayes walk route

Terrain:
3km on quiet lanes, 5km on fields and bridleway. Muddy in places.
Map/Area:
OS267 Northwich & Delamere Forest
Starting Point:
The Golden Lion car park, Ashton Hayes
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Walk Starts:
09:30
Walk Finishes:
12:30
Distance:
8.0km
Ascent:
107m
Highest Point:
100m Junction Shay Lane and Eddisbury Way

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.