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The Bears Head, Brereton – Brereton Hall Lodges loop from Holmes Chapel

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North West England

The Bears Head, Brereton – Brereton Hall Lodges loop from Holmes Chapel

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The Bears Head, Brereton – Brereton Hall Lodges loop from Holmes Chapel

04:42

18.0km

120m

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: July 17, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

4.21 km

The Bears Head, Brereton

Highlight • Pub

A fabulous warm and welcoming pub, serving great beers and food.

vintageinn.co.uk/restaurants/north-west/thebearsheadbrereton#

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2

4.34 km

Brereton Hall Lodges

Highlight • Historical Site

The two lodges joined by an archway.

Even though there was no clear sight of the hall, Brereton Hall is a splendid building completed around 1600 on the site of …

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3

5.00 km

St Michael's Church, Berrington

Highlight • Religious Site

The original church dates back to the time
of Richard I, but the present building only to 1600.

Tip by

4

7.22 km

Brereton Heath Country Park

Highlight • Natural

Formerly a sand quarry, the area is now a country park. The mere is home to a wide variety of birds as well as a sailing club.

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5

7.63 km

Tree Stump and Lake in Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

parking £1.50 1 hr_£2.50 3 HR+ public toilets

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6

9.43 km

River Dane

Highlight • River

12.1 km

Pigeon House Clough

Forest

12.4 km

Bowshot Wood

Forest

9

14.0 km

Holmes Chapel Viaduct

Highlight • Monument

Go under the viaduct to the road turn left and walk along the only roadway for 500m then look for the style into the field.

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10

16.7 km

River Dane

Highlight • River

Even blocked the path, but you can still pass cross country

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B

18.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.67 km

5.36 km

3.07 km

1.37 km

1.06 km

501 m

Surfaces

6.99 km

5.44 km

2.23 km

1.91 km

941 m

523 m

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Monday 5 October

18°C

12°C

61 %

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