Charity Blue – Tarporley to Utkinton

A pleasant walk which passes through fields and along tracks, bridleways and country lanes, including a section along the Sandstone Trail. On a clear day there are great views of Beeston castle, the Cheshire Plain and across into Wales and the Clwydian Range.

Blue

13 July 2025

No dogs allowed

Beginning the walk from Cobblers Cross Lane, we walk briefly along the road before taking a footpath over fields which lead on to Tarporley high street. After walking along the side of St Helen’s church we again take footpaths that take us out of the village and down to the Sandstone Trail.
We travel North along the trail for the next few miles, passing along the edge of Ash Wood, Oxpasture Wood and Fisher Green, until we reach Utkinton. Skirting around the edge of the village we head on towards Willington, taking in great views of Beeston castle and gradually ascending as we go. Crossing St Johns Road, we take a bridle path which gradually leads us up to our high point of the morning near to Primrose Woods. Turning right along the lane we continue for several minutes until we reach a footpath which passes by Tirley Garth and takes us down to a road. Here we almost immediately take another footpath which leads across fields and up to Tirley Lane. From here it is a brief 10 minute walk to the end of our route.

Please Note that precise details of the start, finish and transport back to the BBQ will be shared on the Club’s WhatsApp Community Group for the walk.

Tarporley to Utkinton walk route
Terrain:
Across fields, along country lanes, tracks and footpaths.
Map/Area:
OS Explorer 267
Starting Point:
On the roadside, Cobblers Cross Lane, Tarporley. SJ 561 625
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Walk Starts:
09:00
Walk Finishes:
12:45
Distance:
12.2km
Ascent:
195m
Highest Point:
Near to Primrose Wood and Roughlow Farm (165m)

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 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.