See Events page for guided walks

'Heritage Trails' - all routes are circular and start and finish at the Bridgend Centre

Packs containing a map, easy to follow directions, children's adventure quiz and furry keepsake are available for each Trail from the Bridgend Centre at £2.00 per pack.

Trail 1 - The 'Bee Happy' Trail,  4 mile introduction to Bollington taking in Middlewood Way and Canal

Trail 2 - 'Ribbon of History', 4 1/2 or 6 mile walk investigating sights, sounds and scents around Harrop Valley

Trail 3 - 'Written in Stone', 3 1/2 mile walk to Bollington's famous landmark White Nancy , exploring the theme of quarrying in Bollington 

Trail 4 - 'Revolving in Time', 4 or 4 1/2 mile walk  to Rainow looking at the mills and agriculture of the area

Trail 5 - 'Drifting through the Past',  7 1/2 or 8 1/2 mile walk via Bakestonedale  explores mining for coal and fireclay

Trail 6 - 'As the Crow Flies', 5 1/2 mile walk to Higher Hurdsfield looking at changes in the environment

Trail 7 -' Travelling in Time' 5 1/2 miles walk to Adlington exploring the theme of transport

Trail 8  - 'Upstairs, Downstairs', 6 mile walk to Butley Town looking at aspects of social history 

Each Heritage Trail Pack contains a map, directions, memories, quiz with answers and a furry keepsake for the end of the walk. Markers will guide you around the trail and don't forget to look for surprises along the way!

Tree Trail

'See the Wood AND the Trees' Booklet can be purchased from the centre for £4.95.

Guided Walks are led from the Centre most Wednesdays. These range from easy walks of approx. 2 miles, moderate walks led by guest leaders or Cheshire East Rangers of approx. 3 miles, to longer walks led by Bridgend Staff of approx. 5-6 miles. Each walk takes in point of interest relating to the history or flora and fauna of the area.  Please ring  01625 576311 to obtain further details or see the Events page for details of the next walks.