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Lawton Hall – Lawton Woods loop from Alsager

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Lawton Hall – Lawton Woods loop from Alsager

Moderate

4.8

(10)

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Lawton Hall – Lawton Woods loop from Alsager

02:35

9.98km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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148 m

Stream and Wooden Footbridge

Highlight • River

Peace & quiet spot for a quick brekkie

Tip by

578 m

Canal Access Point on National Cycle Route 5

Highlight • Cycleway

Just off a main road is this quiet country lane which also has a short step free access to good canal path

Tip by

1.70 km

Trent and Mersey Canal Twin Locks and Bridge

Highlight • River

A lovely section of the Trent and Mersey Canal, which widens out to include twin locks and a bridge. There are views of Mow Cop in the distance and a couple of benches that make for an excellent picnic spot.

Tip by

2.57 km

Lawton Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

Once the residence of the Lawton family, this is now split into modern residences of houses and apartments by a property developer.

It dates to around 1600 and is a grade II listed building.

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3.15 km

Church Lawton

Highlight • Settlement

3.74 km

Lawton Woods

Highlight • Forest

A nice area to explore if you are local.
There are a few meandering paths but sadly access to the pool is restricted.
Woodland sale signs everywhere too.
Tragic!
Explore it whilst you can, folks.

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5.08 km

Stone Bridge on Macclesfield Canal, Scholar Green

Highlight • River

Muddy in wet weather

Tip by

7.89 km

Bratt's Wood

Forest

9.96 km

The Broughton Arms

Highlight • Restaurant

The Broughton Arms is situated in a beautiful location, take a seat outside and enjoy the tranquil view of the Trent and Mersey Canal, popular with boaters and walkers. We’re …

Tip by

9.98 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.65 km

2.88 km

2.16 km

750 m

315 m

219 m

Surfaces

3.08 km

2.88 km

2.02 km

1.16 km

667 m

112 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 19 June

21°C

14°C

18 %

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Lawton Hall – Lawton Woods loop from Alsager

Stream and Wooden Footbridge

Canal Access Point on National Cycle Route 5

Trent and Mersey Canal Twin Locks and Bridge

Lawton Hall

Church Lawton

Lawton Woods

Stone Bridge on Macclesfield Canal, Scholar Green

The Broughton Arms

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