Marbury Country Park – Great Budworth Village loop from Northwich

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Cheshire West and Chester

Anderton With Marbury

Marbury Country Park – Great Budworth Village loop from Northwich

Moderate

4.6

(35)

146

hikers

Marbury Country Park – Great Budworth Village loop from Northwich

03:15

12.6km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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Includes short out-and-back sections

Your route doubles back at waypoints. If this isn’t intentional, adjust those waypoints’ positions.

After 389 m for 173 m

After 9.73 km for 127 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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476 m

Anderton Marina

Highlight • Structure

Solid canal path might be muddy in wet weather lovely walk to park and marine and boat lift

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1.85 km

The former grand estate at Marbury is now an expansive country park with miles of walking trails, an arboretum, children's play area and beautiful woodlands. There's also an outdoor swimming pool (members only).

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2.25 km

Forge Woods

Forest

2.95 km

Kingfisher Spot on the Canal

Highlight • Natural

along the other side of the canal. a kingfisher can be spotted

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6.31 km

The George & Dragon, Great Budworth

Highlight • Pub

A lovely pub in the heart of Great Budsworth, the George & Dragon has been serving visitors since 1722. The pub is especially known for its fish which is delivered …

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6.39 km

Great Budworth Village

Highlight • Religious Site

Lovely old village. Be careful of a couple of tight corners and narrow streets entering and leaving the village. Nice pub for a quick stop too.

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9.79 km

Marbury Country Park Main Car Park

Highlight • Parking

Car park at Marbury country park charged £2.50 for the day which i thought was good value.

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12.3 km

Anderton Boat Lift

Highlight • Monument

The Anderton Boat Lift is a tremendous feat of engineering that provides a 50 foot (15.2 m) vertical link between the River Weaver and the Trent and Mersey Canal. The …

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