East Cheshire Ramblers

From gentle strolls to challenging hikes across Cheshire, the Peak District and beyond - there's a walk for everyone!

 

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About East Cheshire Ramblers

Walking Together Across East Cheshire and Beyond

East Cheshire Ramblers is a friendly and active local group of the Ramblers, the UK’s walking charity. We welcome people of all ages and abilities who enjoy exploring the countryside, discovering new places, and sharing the benefits of walking with others.

Based in the heart of East Cheshire, our walks take in some of the finest landscapes in the region, including the Peak District, the Cheshire countryside, the Staffordshire Moorlands, and beyond. Whether you’re looking for a gentle stroll, a challenging hill walk, or an adventurous scramble, you’ll find something to suit your interests.

What We Do

Our varied programme includes:

🚶 Regular weekday and weekend walks

⛰️ Longer and more challenging hill walks

🧗 Peak District scrambling adventures

🗺️ Navigation and map-reading training

🥾 Walk leader development and support

🍽️ Social events and group gatherings

🌿 Footpath protection and countryside access work

All walks are led by experienced volunteer Walk Leaders who help create a safe, enjoyable, and welcoming experience for everyone.

New Walkers Welcome

You don’t need any previous experience to join us on a walk. Many of our members joined simply because they wanted to get outdoors, meet new people, and enjoy the countryside.

Walking with East Cheshire Ramblers is a great way to:

  • Improve your physical and mental wellbeing
  • Discover new walking routes
  • Meet like-minded people
  • Build confidence in the outdoors
  • Explore some of the UK’s most beautiful landscapes

We encourage new walkers to browse our walks programme and come along to a walk that matches their ability and interests. You can try three walks with us before becoming a Ramblers Member.

Protecting Our Paths

As part of the Ramblers movement, we are passionate about protecting public rights of way and improving access to the countryside.

Our volunteers help monitor local footpaths, report problems, and work with local authorities to ensure paths remain open, safe, and accessible for everyone.

Join East Cheshire Ramblers

By becoming a member of the Ramblers, you’ll be helping to protect the places we all love to walk while supporting campaigns that improve access to the countryside across the UK.

Membership also gives you access to a nationwide community of walkers, events, advice, and resources.

Ready to Get Walking?

Browse our walks programme, find a walk that interests you, and come along and join us. 

We look forward to welcoming you on a walk soon!

East Cheshire Ramblers – Walking together, enjoying the countryside, and protecting the places we love.

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Our Ramblers Wellbeing Walks are weekly, social, short walks for beginners, available in Crewe and Macclesfield for residents. Our walks are the perfect opportunity to get out, increase your activity levels and socialise in a safe environment. 

The Ramblers (or affiliated members) generate funds from Ramble Worldwide (formerly Ramblers Walking Holidays) bookings through partnership agreements, specifically receiving donations of £10 per passenger or up to £500 per group booking when users quote a specific code (e.g., RW24). This is in addition to direct discounts for the traveller, effectively acting as a charitable donation mechanism from the travel partner to the Ramblers.

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As a Ramblers Member you can ralogo200x157
  • be part of Britain’s biggest walking charity
  • join a community of over 100,000 members
  • enjoy a wide range of membership benefits
  • choose from 38,000 led walks a year across England, Scotland and Wales
  • help us continue our charitable work to protect Britain’s footpaths and promote walking