Swettenham and Dane Valley

Walk leader :  Stephen M

Grading of walk :  Easy

Walk details :  This is a lovely easy 5 mile (8 Km) walk. Starting from Brereton Heath Country Park the route descends into the attractive valley of the meandering River Dane and continues on to the small and secluded village of Swettenham. Our path takes us on a circuit through the picturesque countryside surrounding the village before retracing our steps to the start. Two thirds of the way round the walk we will take our refreshments by a beautiful country church. We will also have the opportunity to visit The Swettenham Arms pub before our return to the car park.

Risk assessment :  A risk assessment was carried out 15/10/2023. A summary of identified risks is below:

Terrain: The walk is mostly along well made paths and quiet country lanes. There is a steep short ascent and two short descents. There is also likely to be a short muddy section.
Accessibility: There are a number of well maintained, easily climbed stiles.
Roads: We will be walking along some country roads but they are very quiet.
Livestock: Two fields had livestock in them when we did the recce so, dogs will need to be on a lead at those points.

Start time and meeting point :  12:30 at Brereton Heath Country Park, post code – CW12 4SU

Directions to the start :  Take the A54 from Holmes Chapel towards Congleton turning right into Davenport Lane where the car park entrance is clearly signposted. Post code: CW12 4SU.

Parking:  Parking is at Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve which is a pay and display car park, £3.70 for the day.

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Public transport :  There are no public transport options for this walk. Please consider car sharing and, if possible, offering lifts to walkers without their own transport.

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Booking : Book your walk here

Changes and cancellation :  Very occasionally, due to severe weather or another serious event, a walk may be cancelled. In these instances, a note will be added to the website at least TWO HOURS before the start time. So, do check the website before you set out, and if in doubt use the walk leader’s mobile contact number. Every effort will be made to contact you should a walk be cancelled.