This is a walk of 5½ miles (8½ km) starting in charming and historic Tarvin, and taking in the ancient packhorse bridges of Hockenhull Platts, the broad grasslands of the Gowy Valley, Stamford Bridge and the route of Roman Watling Street. Although the route is largely level, there are ample opportunities for fine views over the beautiful Cheshire countryside. The Stamford Bridge pub, about ⅔ of the way round, makes an excellent stop for refreshments and a bite to eat, and there are more pubs in Tarvin. The way is a mixture of hard surfaces, grassy fields and paths. Parts can be quite muddy, so wear waterproof walking boots. Route finding is greatly aided where the tracks are not clear by Cheshire County Council's waymarkers. I am indebted to Tony Bowerman's book Walks in Mysterious Cheshire and Wirral, one of the walks in which forms the basis for this one.
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Ordnance Survey 1:25000 Explorer maps are Nos. 266 and 267. For
further information on the locations visited, click on
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