Cheshire H3
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Format Large Town
Pub Name Map Ref. location .. beer.

Acton Bridge and Weaverham

• Acton Bridge
  • The Hazel Pear SJ598745 Map LinkNear the Railway station at Acton Bridge. From Weaverham go along th B5153 Frodsham Road. until you reach the bend with the station.From the North along the A49, cross the canal at Acton Bridge and take the next right. At the T junctio turn left and continue for 1km. Pub on next junction
  • The Maypole SJ598745 Map LinkComing down the A49 pass over the junction with the A533 and cross the river Weaver on the swing bridge.(You will see the Leigh Arms to your left) Turn the next right and go up the hill and sharp right and left and the Maypole will become apparent on the right hand side. If you reach the junction with the railway station then you have blinkes and missed it
• Little Leigh
  • The Leigh Arms SJ 603761 On the A49 just by the swing bridge at the River Weaver near Acton Bridge this is an easy pub to find. Just before you reach the bridge, going South, look and turn left. Map Link
  • The Horns SJ603763 This is on the A49 just next to the swing bridge over the River Weaver / Canal This appears now (August 2007) to be closed up.Map Link
• Weaverham
  • The Hanging Gate SJ615745 Map LinkThe other Hanging Gate.Going from the A49 head along the B5153 into Weaverham. The pub is in the village in Sandy Lane

Allostock.

• The Three Greyhounds SJ729710 Map Link This pub is just beside Shakeley Mere to the west side of the M6. On the Holmes Chapel road it is at the junction of the B5081 and B5082. Coming from Knusford head out on the A50 towards Holmes Chapel and then turn right to Lower Peover on the B5081. Continue straight through and then just after crossing the M^ Shakeley Mere will be on the left with the Pub on your right at the Junction.
  Coming off the A556 Northwich bypass at Rudheath go down the B5082 through Lach Dennis and continue towards Holmes Chapel but stop before the M6.

Altrincham and Environs.

An ancient Cheshire town although classed as Trafford now..

• Altrincham
  • Regent Road Car Park - In Altrincham.SJ776876 Map LinkComing in along the A56 from the A556 or J7 of the M56 and go past the first traffic lights (Dunham to the left and Bowden to the right). Keep going along - watch the 30 limit as there is a camera - and when you reach the next lights take a right into Regent Road. Go down until you get to the first of the shops (a chemist on the right) and then after that turn right into the car park (free after 6:30). Go down towards the bottom and we will cluster there..
  • King George Nr Altrincham Football ground.SJ780872 Map Link Coming in along the A56 from the A556 or J7 of the M56 and right at the first traffic lights towards Bowden. Keep going along and when you reach the next lights go straight on. At the roundabout go straight on (leftish) into Altrincham and then turn right at the next Traffic lights. At teh second traffic ligh (with Tesco on your left) fork right. The road goes a bit narrow with cars the other direction having Right of Way - and keep on to the end. Turn right and pass the football ground on your left and the JW Lees pub is on the left.
  • The Nags Head. SJ740854 Map Link From Mere go along the A556. Just before you reach the Roundabout with the A56 to Lymm or to Altrincham and the junction with the M56 you will see the pub set off to the left below the main road. Pull in just before the roundabout and park in the lay-bye / approach road for the hash. Coming from Lymm direction turn right at the Altrincham Roundabout and right immediately to the pub.
  • The Orange Tree SJ768880 Head from Lymm Roundabout along the A56. Though the 40 and 30 mph limits with the speed cameras which work and pass the schools. Pass a large filling station on the left and the Orange Tree is on the left. If you have reached the Cresta Court you have gone too far.
  • Bay Malton SJ752888Map Link It is easy to get to says Allisdhair- follow the A56 into Altrincham, past the Cresta Court Hotel. Turn left into Oldfield Road opposite the George and Dragon Hotel. Follow Oldfield Road over a mini roundabout and through a speed restricting chicane then bear right as Oldfield Road becomes Seamons Road, past a row of shops on the right and over the narrow bridge over the canal, the pub is on the left.

• Ashley
  • The GreyHound SJ776843 Map Link From the A556 at Mere turn towards Knutsford and then North along the Ashley Road along the side of Tatton Park then through the wrigley bit to Ashley.
• Hale
  • The Bleeding Wolf Approximately SJ780870 Map Link Now Closed.
• Halebarns
  • The Romper SJ807847 Map Link Go along the M56 towards Marchester and come off at J6 the A538 Wilslow turn. Head towards Wilmslow but immediately you get through the lights under the motorway prepare to turn left to get round to the Romper car park.
  • The Bull SJ790858 Pub Link Go along the M56 towards Manchester and come off at J6 the A538 Wilmslow turn. Head left towards Hale Barns. Pass an arcade of shops on the right and you will come to a turn to the left just before the church - turn left and left into the pub carpark.
• Sale
  • Jackson's Boat, SJ810925 Map Link Rifle Road, Sale In Sale go along Brooklands Road and turn left onto Marsland Road towards M60; go under motor way and continue on road signed to Deckers, Trafford Water Park and Jackson's Boat. Take right fork towards Jackson's Boat NOT left towards Deckers.
    Going east on M60 you have to go off M60 at A56 turning and run parallel and north of motorway until picking up A6144.
    Going west on M60 take exit 6 for A6144 and turn away from Sale, go under motorway and continue on road signed to Deckers, Trafford Water Park and Jackson's Boat. Take right fork towards Jackson's Boat NOT left towards Deckers. Pub is on Mersey at a dead end. Large car park on left.
• Styal
  • The Ship Inn SJ837835 Map LinkGo along the M56 towards Marchester and come off at J5. Head towards Cheadle Royal. Go down the side of the airport and at the T junction at the end turn right down the A5166 towards Styal Take the 3rd ( or 4th) right and then right again into the Ship Car park

Alderley Edge

• Bulls Head. Mottram St Andrew SJ880785 ..Map LinkHead out of Alderley Edge through Hough on the Prestbury road. Go straight through Mottram and past the school to the T junction and the pub is on the right. From Prestbury head out to Alderley and if you reach Mottram you've gone past. Near Mottram Cross

• The Wizard SJ859773 Into Alderley Edge from th A34 and East up the A535 to Macclesfield. The pub is up the hill handy for the old tin mines along the Edge itself.

• The Oakwood SJ 833792. Map LinkThis pub is opposite Alderley Golf course on the B5085 between Mobberley and Alderley Edge

• Royal Oak .Going North...Take the A34 to Alderley Edge. Turn right immediately before the bridge over the railway (if heading north). Continue for about two hundred metres until you come to the pub.

Alsager

• Alsager
  • Plough SJ783549Map Link The simplest route is to come down the M6 to Junction 16 and then (if you were heading south) go alll the way round and take the last exit towards Alsager. Go over the railway lines and then at the Traffic lights turn right. The pub is about 500m on the right. If you are coming down the A50 then go through Rode Heath and then ontto the A533 and next main left towards Alsager along the B5077 and keep your eyes open as you go about 3km
• Rode Heath
  • Broughton Arms SJ805572 Map LinkOut on the A50 to the north east of Alsager to Rode Heath. Coming from the north get off at J 17 of the M6 and go towards Congleton. Turn South onto the A50 at the traffic lights. Continue to Rode Heath and turn right along the A533 towards Sandbach and the pub is by the canal
  • Royal Oak SJ809568 Sandbach Rd (A533) near Alsager. Ansells, Bass, Titanic
• Lawton Heath
  • The Horseshoe SJ798567
• Scholar Green
  • The Bleeding Wolf SJ833567 Map Link On the A 34 Congleton Road north of Kidsgrove. From Holmes Chapel take the A50 and turn off East at Rode Heath. From the D Road (A500) take the A34 Northward. Within easy stagger of Mow Cop. This pub serves Robinson's and Hartley's beers.

Antrobus , Higher and Lower Whitley

• Chetwode Arms SJ614789Map Link A friendly pub just off the A49. Going from J10 of M56 south onto the A49 past the Hollow Tree
• The Millstone SJ603805 Closed
• The Birch & Bottle SJ628806
• The Antrobus ArmsSJ636796 Map LinkTravelling from the M56 turn south at J10 onto the A559 to Northwich. Go past the Birch and Bottle and continue for about a mile. The pub is tucked to the left (East) From the South continue past the Antrobus turnings.

Beeston, Bickerton, Burwardsley and Peckforton and points south

• Beeston
  .. Set off the A49 this is the site of a cattle market and two castles. One is Beeston Castle a ruin with great views of the Cheshire plains through to Wales, the other a more recent pile called Peckforton Castle

• Beeston Castle SJ552597 Map Link Set in rural South West Cheshire. This is fairly simple navigation as long as you are travelling south down the A49 from Tarporly. Down past Tarporley on the A49 you reach the Red Fox traffic lights and continue right along the A49. You will go down the hill and then under the narrow bridge near the cattle market. The pub is immediately on your right./li>

• Bickerton
  The Poacher SJ523545 Map Link Set in rural South West Cheshire south west of Beeston there is a certain amount of up to the trails.Down the A49 until past Spurstow then turn right on to the A5016 and A534 towards Bickerton and Farndon.. About 3 km along on the south side of the road. Normally visited in summer months due to the longish drive for most of the pack. Good beer and views.

• Broxton
  The Copper Mine SJ491544 Go along past the Bickerton Poacher on the A534 for another 3 km.

• Beeston/Brassey Green
  The Shady Oak SJ533604 Map Link Go down the A49 Down past Tarporley on the A49 you reach the Red Fox traffic lights and continue right along the A49. About half a mile down on the right there is a turn-off to Tiverton - go through Hand Green onto Huxley Lane. After a mile turn left towards Beeston Castle down Bates Mill Lane and the pub is on the Canal.

• Bunbury/Spurstow
  
• The Elm Tree SJ565573Map Link Down the A49 towards Beeston. Go past the Wild Boar and on to the next crossroad but one and turn East toward Spurstow. The pub is at the next junction to Bunbury (I think). Burtonwood
• The Dysart ArmsSJ568582 Map Link Go down the A49 to Tarporley and at the Red Fox continue straight on down the A51. At Alpraham turn right towards Bunbury and cross the Shropshire Union Canal. After about a kilometre pass the Church ( distinctive ) and the pub is soon after.

• Burwardsley (Higher)
  The Pheasant SJ527566 Map Link Take a drive down the A49 until you get to Beeston Castle. Then turn right towards the Peckforton Hills . From this point your best bet is to follow the signs to the Cheshire Candle Workshops and the pub is sat on the rising ground. The car park is up behind the pub.

• Farndon
  The Farndon SJ413545Hash Map Coming from the A55 Chester Ring road drop onto the A41 going south. Just after Waverton fork right towards Saighton and Aldford and pick up the B5130. Follow it until Churton and then turn right towards Farndon and Holt.
  Coming from the Eastwards If you go down the A49 Passed Beeston and Bunbury turn right and travel along the A534, cross A41 at Broxton roundabout, carry on 3 miles, turn Right on B5130 then Left into Farndon. Through the village, past Paul (I was Diana's Rock) Burrell's flower shop on the right , then pub on the left.If you get to the river Dee you've gone too far.
  Car park behind the pub with extra space at the bottom of the hill by the Dee on the left.

• Huxley
  The Farmers Arms, Huxley. SJ 505616 Go south on A49, past Tarporley. Turn right at traffic lights at Red Fox Pub (on the right) and continue on A49. After 0.7 mile turn right onto Huxley Lane signposted to Tivertonl. Continue along Huxley Lane for 3 miles through Tiverton passing the Shady Oak pub off to the left. Turn left just after the Huxley Primary School. The turn is signposted Hargreave, Tattenhall and Chester. The Farmers Arms is just 0.4 mile on the left following the turn.

• Haughton Moss
  The Nag's Head, . SJ580562 Map Link First Off. I believe there is a Nags Head IN Bunbury. This is not where we are going!
  Follow the A49 south Continue on right at the Fox to go down the A49 past Bunbury. At Spurstow turn left ( east) towards Haughton (Moss). Follow the lane for about two miles through the wiggles and the Nags Head is on the left.
  Nick says. Allow 45 minutes from Knutsford

• Tilston
  Carden Arms Tilston near Broxton. Approached from A534(either via A41 or A49 from east). Heading west of Broxton on A534, turn left (south) at Barton on minor road to Tilston via Stretton. Pub at cross-roads in middle of village - opposite another pub (Fox and Hounds). SJ458514 Map Link

Bollington and About.

Beyond Macclesfield at the edge of Cheshire.Lots of up

• Bollington
  • Adlington Leigh Arms SJ911804 Map Link AdlingtonComing from Macclesfield travel up the A523T Silk road. Continue over 3 roundabouts and the Leigh Arms is at the traffic lights at Adlington.
    Going from Wilmslow - head out along the A5102 towards Poynton but at Dean Row turn right along the B5358 towards Macc and then take a left towards Adlington
  • Bulls Head, Kerridge SJ935771 Map Link from the Tesco's car park in Macclesfield head north towards Stockport. Go straight on at the first roundabout (McDonalds) and turn right at the next roundabout signposted for Bollington. Turn immediately right again (only 20 yds off the roundabout) into Clarke Lane. Follow this road for about 1.5 miles until you see the Bulls Head pub on the right hand side. About 100 yds past the pub is a public car park on the right or you can park on the road. For those travelling from Stockport, proceed through the traffic lights at Adlington & Butley on the A523 and take a left at the second roundabout. Then follow the directions above.
  • The Crown,Church Street, SJ939776 Map Link Pick up the A523 Silk Road in Macclesfield and turn right at the second roundabout (signposted for Bollington). Go all the way through Bollington (past numerous pubs) for about 2.5 miles until you come to a mini roundabout. Turn right into Church Steet, go past the Church House pub and the Crown is on the left hand side. The car park is at the rear.
  • The Cock & Pheasant SJ921773 Map LinkBollington Road B5091, at Bollington Cross. From Alderley go to Prestbury and then over the A523 to Bollington Cross.. From Macc. take the 523 and fork right toward Bollington at Pool End
  • The Redway Tavern. This is now an Ex pub. It has passed on.
  • Poachers Inn, Ingersley Road, Bollington. SJ942778 Map Link From Macclesfield - follow the A523 Silk Road (Macclesfield to Stockport road) northbound and pick up one of the signs for Bollington at the Middlewood pub or Flash Lane roundabouts. Go all the way through the Bollington (past the Wagon & Horses, Dog & Partridge, Spinners and numerous other pubs) until you reach a mini roundabout just past the chip shop. This is the only roundabout in Bollington. You want to go straight on here into Ingersley Road, but the roundabout makes you go left and then immediately right. Travel half a mile and the Poachers Inn is on your right - the car park is just past the pub.
    From Stockport - follow the A523 southbound until you reach the traffic lights at the Legh Arms in Adlington. Turn left and follow the road through Pott Shrigley. Descend down the hill into Bollington and turn left at the mini roundabout. Travel half a mile and the Poachers is on your right - the car park is just past the pub.
    If there is no room in the car park, turn around and park on the road. Lots of great trails and nice beer. Not as hilly as Wincle (but then what is ?).
  • The Vale, Adlington Road. SJ931780 Map Link Pub Website From Macclesfield follow the A523 Silk Road and pick up the signs for Bollington and travel east on the main road through the town. You will pass the Cock & Pheasant pub, go down the hill & past the Co-Op and then under the viaduct. Just after the viaduct bridge you will see the Dog & Partridge pub - turn left here onto Adlington Road. The pub is 200yds down the road on the right.
    There is a turn into the pub car park just past the pub. If this is full there is parking on the road or there is a public car park on the other side of the road a little way back towards the Dog & Partridge
• Whiteley Green / Bollington
  The Windmill. SJ925788 Map Link Whiteley Green is to the North West of Bollington and can possibly be approached from the A523 Stockport Road to the north of Prestbury. The pub is in Holehouse Lane which is East from the above road. Marstons

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Cheadle & Cheadle Hulme

• The Hesketh Arms, Cheadle Hulme. SJ 875858 Map Link The pub is on Hulme Hall Road which is the B5095 in Cheadle Hulme. Approaching from Wythenshawe and Heald Green cross the A34 and at the next major junction turn right towards Cheadle Hulme along the said B5095. From Wilmslow go through Handforth up the A34 and turn right towards Gillbent and Cheadle Hulme along the B5094 Stanley Road and then left up Gillbent Road to the 5095 on the left fork with Church Road

Chester and about

• Chester
  • Falcon, Chester SJ404658 Map Link and Pub Link SJ406661. Parking is best in Chester County Hall/Crown Court carparkIan Says getting to the Chester County Hall/Crown Court carpark in Grosvenor Rd/St Chester (CH1 2AN) and after there is a short walk to The Falcon in Lower Bridge St. The parking is free and the beer Sam Smiths and there may be chips.
    Best route for those coming from the East(ie everybody but me) is M56, M53 to J12,A56 to Chester. Straight across first roundabout, then beware speed cameras. Right at 2nd roundabout onto St.Oswalds Way, Chester inner ring road. Straight over Fountains roundabout onto St Martins Way(flyover). Straight on at lights(Nicholas St).At next roundabout 3rd exit, (signposted N Wales,Lache,Saltney). IMMEDIATELY after see sign County Hall,Crown Court, turn left through Doric columns into carpark.

• About
  • Foxcote Inn, Little Barrow. SJ470699 Map Link Travelling east from Manchester to Chester along the A556 (Chester Road). The A556 becomes A54 just before Kelsall. Pass The Copper Kettle, over the the roundabout, just after Tarvin, and at the traffic lights a mile further on on the M51 turn right onto the B5132 towards Barrow and Little Barrow. Continue along B5132 through Great Barrow towards Little Barrow. The Foxcote Inn is on the right hand side of the road as Little Barrow is approached. From the M56 come off at Elton towards Alvanley. Turn South to Dunham on the Hill then about a mile after Dunham turn left along the B5132 to Little Barrow.
  • The White Horse, Great Barrow. SJ470685 Map Link Travelling east from Manchester to Chester along the A556 (Chester Road). The A556 becomes A54 just before Kelsall. Pass The Copper Kettle, over the the roundabout, just after Tarvin, and at the traffic lights a mile further on on the M51 turn right onto the B5132 towards Barrow . Continue along B5132 to Great Barrow. From the M56 come off at Elton towards Alvanley. Turn South to Dunham on the Hill then about a mile after Dunham turn left along the B5132 to Little Barrow and continue on to Great Barrow.
  • The Cheshire Cat, Christleton SJ433658 Map Link he Cheshire Cat is located in Christleton on the A41 Whitchurch to Chester road on the right hand side of the road heading towards Chester. Travelling towards Chester the pub is found shortly before the A41 passes under the A55 (Chester to Queensferry road).The pub is set back from the road but is well signposted.
  • The Headless Woman,Duddon.SJ511648 Map Link On the A51 between Tarvin and Tarporley, from Tarporley head west along the A51, through Clotton and on to Duddon. The pub is a 16th century inn whch has Black Sheep as a guest beer.

Crewe & Nantwich

• Acton, Nr Nantwich
  • The Star Inn SJ632528 Map Link and the Pub Link CW5 8LD. To all those in Knutsford and the northerly parts of Cheshire please note that it only takes 30 minutes to get to the pub from Knutsford - so no excuses. Straight down the M6 to Jnc 16, follow signs for Chester, after 7 (yes seven if you don't count the one on the M6) roundabouts you'll come to a crossroads controlled by traffic lights. Turn left (for Nantwich) and the Star is about half a mile down on the right. Parking is a little tight so if you arrive late there is a public car park on the left just before the pub. For those from mid or west Cheshire just head to Nantwich and you'll end up at the same traffic lights. Just follow the Nantwich sign

• Audlem
  • The Shroppie Fly SJ658438 Map Link South of Nantwich, on the banks of the Shropshire Union Canal. Get to it from the M6 J 16 by going West along the A500 to Hough then turn South down the B5071 to Wybunbury, Haterton and then to Audlem. From Nantwich follow the A529 towards Market Drayton

• Barthomley
  • White Lion SJ768524 Map Link From the M6 take J16 off and take the last exit B5078 towards Alsager then take a left at Radway Green Road towards Barthomley and the pub is on the left(PostCode CW2 5PG) For those coming from Chester.. Take the A51 to Tarvin and then stay on it until Henhull and then turn onto the A500 Nantwich bypass. Stay on here to the M6 J16 and follow the previous direction along the B5078. From Macc - head towards Congleton and then pick up the M6 south to J16

• Bradfield Green
  • Coach and Horses, Bradfield Green.SJ680588 Map Link From the M6 take J 17 to Middlewich and then take the A530 towards Crewe . Just before the B5076 into Crewe junction is the pub. A little further and you are at Leighton Hospital
    From Winsford go out through Town Fields and continue South East along the B5074 Nantwich Road to Church Minshull. Then go along the B5076 towards Crewe

• Faddiley
  • Thatch SJ591529Map Link This pub is on the Wrexham Road / A534 midway between the A49 and the A51. Going down the A49 come through Tarporley, Pass Bunbury turnoff and then at the A534 turn East towards Nantwich. If the mood takes you - when you pass the Red Fox at the traffic lights on the A49/A51 junction then continue towards Natwich on the A51 and turn west onto the A534.
    From the M6 the best junction for speed may be J16 and then go along the Westbound A500 (not the D road bit) and straight though Nantwich and along the A534 to Faddiley

• Winterley
  • The Foresters Arms SJ748578 Map Link From J17 of the M6 go through Sandbach and down the A534 towards Crewe and Nantwich. Pass through Wheelock and at the next rouandabout take the exit for Winterley. Look out for the pubafter about half a mile. From Crewe go out on the A534 towards Sandbach and at the roundabout to Wheelock turn right towards Winterley onto the Crewe Road.

• Wrenbury
  • The Dusty Miller SJ590480 Map Link This pub is located on the Cholmondley Road,(Wrenbury, Nantwich Cheshire CW5 8HG) Just near the canal bridge at Wrenbury. Coming down the A49 - go past the A534 and in 2 and a half miles turn left towards Wrenbury. After half a mile turn right to stay on the Wrenbury Road. In another 2 mles turn left at the Waterside Cottages. From Nantwich stay on the A530 onto Water Lode and turn left at Welsh Row and very soon left at Marsh Lane and in 2 miles this goes onto Baddiley Lane. Then onto Nantwich Road and Cholmondley Road until you turn right at Waterside Cottages.

• Haslington
  • The Fox SJ737556 Map Link Haslington is just south off the A534 between Sandbach & Nantwich before you reach Crewe. Travelling south west on the A534 from Sandbach after passing Wheelock turn first left at the roundabout. Continue along this minor road passing through Wheelock Heath, Winterley and into Haslington. Go half way through the village of Haslington and the pub is on the left hand side. Coming at it the other way you can come off the M6 at J16 and go west along the A500 to the next roundabout and turn right along the A5020. At the next roundabout turn right again towards Haslington

• Hough
  • The White Hart. SJ713512 Map LinkSouth of Crewe on the A500 between M6 J16 and Nantwich The pub is hard to spot if approaching on the westbound A500, but take the 1st Left after the Post Office.

• Wettenhall
  • The Boot and Slipper SJ626613 Map Link In the middle of a triange subscribed by Winsford, Crewe and Tarporley lies Wettenhall and on Long Lane is the 17th century inn that is the Boot and Slipper. It has an extensive car park. There are several approaches to getting there. Coming down the A49 you could pass the A54 traffic lights to Winsford and continue on to cotebrook and turn towards Little Budworth and Oulton Park then continue through to Wettenhall. From J 18 of the M6 go through Winsfrod to Over and turn down the B5074 toward Church Minshall and just North of there turn West toward wettenhall green and North to Wettenhall. Follow the signs for St David's Church
  • The Little Man SJ629600 Map Link In the middle of a triange subscribed by Winsford, Crewe and Tarporley lies Wettenhall and on Long Lane as is the Boot and Slipper. It has an extensive car park. There are several approaches to getting there. Coming down the A49 you could pass the A54 traffic lights to Winsford and continue on to cotebrook and turn towards Little Budworth and Oulton Park then continue through to Wettenhall. From J 18 of the M6 go through Winsford to Over and turn down the B5074 toward Church Minshall and just North of there turn West toward Wettenhall Green . Turn North and the pub is on the Winsford road between the Marina and St David's Church

• Wybunbury
  • The Swan. SJ700498 Map LinkGet to it from the M6 J16 by going West along the A500 to Hough then turn South down the B5071 to Wybunbury,
    Stewart says The Swan , Wynbunbury, is not as far away as you think - only 30 minutes from Junc 19 M6! Head down to Junc 16, third exit to A500 and Chester, straight over next 2 roundabouts, at the third roundabout go first left and left at the lights signposted Shavington. Follow road until another set of lights and straight on into Stocks Lane. Follow this for about 1.5 miles and you'll see a floodlit church tower. Pub is on the left.

Congleton

• Congleton
  • The Grove Inn, SJ862641Map Link. From J18 of the M6 go to Holmes Chapel and then down the A54 towards Congleton then follow the signs towards Macclefield.This pub is set on the traffic island on the A34 where the Manchester (A34) and Macclesfield (A536) roads meet. If you are travelling down from Knutsford just follow the A34 down from Chelford.
  • Heath Farm, SJ838626 Pub Link. West Heath, Congleton This Pub is in Padgbury Lane. Coming off the M6 at Junction 17 head along the A534 towards Congleton for about 6 miles. You will pass Wall Hill and look out for the turn off to the right at the traffic lights into Padgbury Lane (the left turn is Box Lane) the pub is about 400metres along on the right.
    From the Macc direction come down the A536 and through Congleton centre and the road is at the traffic lights just as you leave the heavily built up area.
  • Beartown Tap, <<b>SJ863630 Map Link Pub Website The pub is at 18 Willow Street which is the A54 as it passes through Congleton just before you get to the A527 on your route. Coming down the A34 go through Lower Heath and then turn left along the A54 Cross over one roundabout - and then at the next roundabout turn left continuing up the A54 and the pub will soon come into sight with its white frontage and red trim.
    From J18 of the M6 just stay on the A54 heading East past West Heath
  • Lord Mountbatten, SJ858632 Map Link Coming into Congleton from the West and you will probably be on the A54. At a large roundabout this merges with the A34 going into the town (West Road) and at the next roundabout take the third exit into West street This leads into a one way system on the third left into Antrobus Street. Continue to the end, A t junction into Mill street and turn left and the pub is just before the big roundabout at the A54 Mountbatten Way. If you miss the turn into WestStreet then continue passed the next roundabout and then turn Right down the A54 until the roundabout and take the last exit.

• Arclid
  • The Rose & Crown, SJ787623 Map Link This pub is set at the intersection of the A534 and the A50. From th M6 come off at Junction 17 and head towards Congleton. At the traffic lights with the A50 you will see the pub.

• Astbury
  • The Egerton Arms SJ 845617Map Link From the M6 junction 17 take the A534 towards Congleton and then turn south along the A34 ( There is a cut through/diversion from West Heath which will cut off a corner) Go down along the A34 to Astbury church The pub is opposite Saint Mary's Church
  • The Horseshoe SJ 863602Map Link From the M6 junction 17 take the A534 towards Congleton and then turn south along the A34 ( There is a cut through/diversion from West Heath which will cut off a corner) Go down along the A34 to Astbury church and then turn East. Through the village and take the right fork toward Biddulph. Under the canal and over the railway and about 1/2 miles further is the Horseshoe

• Bosley
  • The Harrington Arms SJ828608 Map Link It's a Robinson's house which used to be Yates's Wine Lodge. From Congleton go out towards Buxton on the A54 From the Bosley traffic-lights, where the A54 crosses, go about 1000yards towards Leek on the A523 ( A52), and it's on the right.

• Brownlow
  • The Brownlow Inn, SJ828608 Map Link Just to the South west of Congleton. From Congleton take the A34 through Astbury then the next right to Brownlow Heath

• Eaton
  • The Plough SJ870656 Map Link Amongst other beers it sell Beartown, a local Congleton brewery
  • The Red Lion SJ575638 Map Link Taking the A49 Warrington to Whitchurch Road go past Sandiway and then pass the traffic light where the road goes towards Winsford. Just after Cotebrook take B5152 left to Eaton.On Beech Lane in Eaton
  • The Waggon and Horses SJ856659Map Link Manchester Road,Eaton, (CW12 2JD) just north of Congleton on the A34 on the left assuming participants coming from North to South.
    Pub website Telephone 01260 224229.

• Mossley
  • The Castle Inn, SJ883614 Just to the South East of Congleton out on the A527 This pub is near the Golf course just after leaving Mossley towards Biddulph

• Timberbrook
  • The Coach and Horses SJ890617 Map Link Instructions:M6 junction 17-head towards Congleton. Follow signs to town centre, left at fire station roundabout, straight across roundabout at TESCOS.Turn right at next lights (towards Buxton), straight over next roundabout, through another set of lights and then right at the next roundabout. This will be signposted towards Biddulph - the A527. Go past the railway station and after approx 1/2 mile you will come to Mossley traffic lights. Turn left here- Reade's lane - and follow the lane up the hill for a mile. The pub is on the left hand side of a left fork in the road - Under Rainow Road.

• Rushton Spencer
  • The Knot Inn, SJ936623 Map LinkIt is about 35 minutes from Knutsford. From Macclesfied follow the A 523 T ( Leek Road )and pass Bosley until you reach Rushton Spencer. Just past the 'SPEED CAMERA' turn right down Station Lane. After the Knot Inn you can turn left into the Staffordshire Way Car Park ( next to the Pub Car Park) From Knutsford you can go down the A537 through Chelford and then at Monks Heath turn down the A34 towards Congleton Just After Marton turn East to Rodeheath Go straight over the A536 and then south down the A523 and as above

• Smallwood between Congelton and Sandbach
  • The Blue Bell, SJ 822607 Map Link This 300 year old local is just to the east of Smallwood. Coming off the M6 at J17 go east along the A534 to the A50 at Arclid then south. Take any of the 3 left turns (the 3rd at Fourlane ends will give the simplest route) and the pub is at a junction at Spen Green. From Congleton take the A34 through Astbury then the next right to Brownlow Heath past the Brownlow Inn and on to Spen Green
    Travelling down the A50 from Knutsford pass through Holmes Chapel and cross over the A534 (Congleton Road). After 5 minutes you will pass two pubs on left and then turn left at traffic lights onto Church Lane

Chelford

• The Dixon Arms SJ813748 Going East from Knutsford towards Macclesfield on the A537. Just before Chelford Station and the pub is on the right.. Currently Gone and now Flats
• The Egerton Arms SJ808753 Map Link Going East from Knutsford towards Macclesfield on the A537. The pub is on the left. From Macc you go over the Chelford roundabout and past the station.

Church Minshull

• The Badger SJ666605 Map LinkChurch Minshull, South of Winsford From the M6 take J 17 to Middlewich and then take the A530 towards Crewe and Nantwich and turn West at Walleys Green.
  From Winsford go out through Town Fields and continue South East along the B5074 Nantwich Road to Church Minshull. The pub is in the middle of the village.

Croft.

One of our northermost Cheshire point. Some interesting footpaths and the linear park (ex railway) adds to the trails.

• The General Elliot. SJ633937 Map Link This is one of our northernmost hash points and can seem difficult to get to as it is North of the Mersey and the M62. The simplest route is to go up the M6 to Junction 22. Go East along the A579 towards Golborne then take the first right to New Lane End and from there go right towards Croft. The General Elliot is on the left at a fork in the road. Used to sell Jennings but not these days.Used to sell Jennings but not these days.
• The Plough, New Lane Ends. From Jnct 22, M6, take the A579 towards Golborne, take 1st lane on the right, Sandy Brow Lane, the Pub is at the next crossroads. Warning go slow, this road narrows and twists. SJ629948 Map Link>

Cuddington, Delamere, Hatchmere, Mouldsworth and Norley

• The Royal Abbey ArmsOakmere SJ 599716Map Link Located on the A556 Near Oakmere at the junction with Norley Road (B5152)
• The White Barn Cuddington SJ 599716Map Link Located on the A49 in the village of Cuddington at the junction Traffic Lights with Norley Road (B5153) adjacent to Cuddington Railway Station. The Car park is on the opposite side of the road to the pub.
• The Carriers Inn SJ555722 Map Link Just to the North East of Delamere Forest lies Hatch Mere. Just by its side is the Carriers Inn on the B5152 Delamere Road. A pleasant pub selling many a good pint of Burtonwood Bitter. Good pub grub and countryside.
• The Goshawk at Mouldsworth is a converted coaching house located opposite the station SJ 512708Map Link. One route would be along the A556 through Sandiway and Kelsall until you took the right turn to Ashton along the B5393. An Alternative from the North would be to go down the A49 to Acton Bridge then turn West after Acton Bridge towards Crowton and Norley then across the crossroads at Hatchmere to Mouldworth.
• The Tigers Head, Pychleys Hollow, Norley SJ572726 Map Link To the West of Cuddington and NE of Delamere forest this is a 17th Century pub. One way would be to go along the A556 Chester Road to Sandiway then North towards Kingsley after crossing the A49. Coming from the North you would use the A49 and turn west onto the A556 as before.Note Please generally park at the furthest side of the car park and on the grass. Hashers should "double / triple park" (like sardines) to ensure that we don't take up too much of the car park and restrict parking for the regulars.
• Fishpools Inn Delamere SJ566677 Map Link From A556 turn south onto B5152 at Abbey Hotel near Delamere. Carry on south on B5152 until next cross roads when pub is on right facing you. Car park is at the back.If you are going down the A49 then turn right along the A54. The pub will be on the left

Dunham Massey

Really in Trafford Near Altrincham

• Axe & Cleaver SJ740880From Lymm roundabout to the M56 , the A56/A566, go towards Altrincham(A556) and at the traffic lights turn left towards Dunham. Take the next right into Dunham Town and 2nd Right again to the pub
• Rope & Anchor SJ726885 Map Link From Lymm roundabout to the M56 , the A56/A566, go towards Altrincham(A556) and at the traffic lights turn left towards Dunham. Go straight on until you go under the canal and follow the road Right, past the Vine. The pub is at the next bend. The Pub is now shut
• The Vine SJ726879 Map Link From Lymm roundabout to the M56 , the A56/A566, go towards Altrincham(A556) and at the traffic lights turn left towards Dunham. Go straight on until you go under the canal and follow the road. The pub is on a bend with the car park to its right. The beer is Sam Smiths

Frodsham Helsby Kingsley and Alvanley.

Towards Runcorn. This is normally our north west marker.

• Dutton
  • The Tunnel Top SJ 572794Map Link Make your way along the M56 until you reach Junction 11 for Preston Brook. You have a choice here. Turn immediately left up Barkers Hollow Road towards Preston on the hilland at Junction with the A533 turn right. The pub should be on the right. If you miss the turn up Barkers Hollow then continue through Preston Brook and turn left at the second roandabout up the A533. Go straight over the next two roundabouts and the pub should then be on the left.
    Should you be travelling up the A49 the cross the swing bridge at Acton Bridge and as you travel north turn left onto the A533 towards Preston Brook.

• Frodsham A town full of pubs.
  • The Bears Paw SJ516779 Map Link This pub is on the A56 High Street in Frodsham. Next to the Traffic lights and and the Clock in the middle of the road. It is on the North side of the road.
  • The Golden Lion SJ517778 Map Link This pub is on the A56 High Street in Frodsham. Next to the Traffic lights and and the Clock in the middle of the road. It is on the South side of the road just opposite the Bears Paw and on the corner of Church Street.
  • Travellers Rest SJ530763Map Link On the Kingsley road B5152 from Frodsham . Going from the M56 turn off for Frodsham at J12 and go into the outskirts of the town. As you pass a garage on the left there is soon a turn left towards Norley and Delamere. About 2 km along you will find the Travellers.
  • The Helter Skelter SJ518778 From the Chester Road in Frodsham turn left at the traffic lights and go under the railway bridge. The pub is immediately on the left. In the Middle of Frodsham next to the old Railway station. There is a large car park just behind.
  • The Cheshire Cheese SJ514777 Map Link From the Chester Road in Frodsham go straight on at the Traffic lights and look out on the right for a fork in the road. The pub is there.

• Helsby
• • Railway SJ489757 Map Link Directions Coming along the M56 come off at J12 and then continue along the A56 towards Helsby. As you come into Helsby - pass the church on your left and the pub should be visible soon Chester Road Helsby, Frodsham WA6 0AN

• Kingsley
  • Horseshoe SJ555748 Map Link also on Pub WebsiteAlong Hollow Lane B5153 at Kingsley. Going from the M56 turn off for Frodsham at J12 and go into the outskirts of the town. As you pass a garage on the left there is soon a turn left towards Norley and Delamere B5152 Continue along here east toward Kingsley until the B5153 called Hollow Lane.

• Alvanley
  • White Lion SJ499739 Map LinkChoices 1.Go along the M56 to J 13 then along A56 passed Frodsham Hill to Netherton and turn on left to Alvanley on the Tarvin Road Then at Alvanley turn left onto the B5393. 2. From Acton Bridge go to Norley . Through Delamere and before Mouldsworth turn along the B5393 towards Helsby and pub is just before Alvanley.

Great Budworth

• The Cock o'Budworth SJ657777 Map Link This is a large multi levelled old pub. One of the few Holts pubs out in Cheshire. It is situated on the A559 to the north of Budworth Mere. Very close to the picturesque Great Budworth and Comberbach Joseph Holts beer
• The George and Dragon SJ665775 Right on the corner in the middle of Great Budworth. The difficulty could be parking but has a good selection of beers including Landlord

Goostrey

• Crown Inn SJ777700Map Link On the prosaically named Main Road in Goostrey. From Northwich head out towards Rudheath and then along the B5082 through Broken Cross and Lach Dennis. Cross the M6 and at the A50 turn right to and then left to Goostrey and the Crown. If you reach the Red Lion or the Station you have gone too far. From Knutsford go down the A50 and turn east after Allostock towards Goostrey as before.
• The Red Lion SJ781701Map LinkFrom Knutsford follow the A50 down to Allostock and then turn East along the B road to Goostrey. Follow the signs out to Goostrey Station and the pub will appear first.On the main road in Goostrey the Red Lion is in a 17th Century building

High Legh

• The Bears Paw SJ688843 Map LinkA pleasant pub on the A50 from Junction 20 of the M6 towards Mere and Knutsford.
• The Kilton Inn, Hoo Green SJ718827 Map Link This is between High Legh and Mere on the A50. Coming from Junction 20 of the M6 head along the A50 towards Knutsford. You will pass the Bear's Paw and the next pub you come to will be the Kilton. Take the turning left just before the pub and then right and into the Pub car park. If you miss this you will end up in the car park for the hotel. Coming from Mere just turn right after the pub and do as above

Holmes Chapel

• Brereton Green, Holmes Chapel
  • The Bear's Head Hotel SJ775644 Map Link From Holmes Chapel take the A50 south towards Alsager. As you go into Brereton Green it should be to the east. From J 17 go to the A50 and go North. Beers Burtonwood, Bass
• Holmes Chapel
  • The George and Dragon SJ761673 Map LinkOn the Middlewich Road this is a Robinson's House. Come off the M6 at J18 and head towards Holmes Chapel. Go straight on using the B5308 an look out for the pub on this road. Directions are a little approximate

Jodrell Bank.

Not a town as such but the radio telescope is a magnet to run near from many directions.

Lower Withington

• The Red Lion SJ813696 Map Link From Knutsford go along the A537 to the Chelford Roundabout and then take the A535 towards Holmes Chapel Pass through Withington Green and then take a fork left towards Lower Withington and the B5392.The pub is in the middle of the village
  From Holmes Chapel take the A535 North towards Alderley and at the bend in the road at Jodrell Bank take the B5392 towards Lower Withington.
• The Black Swan, Gleadmoss SJ820681 Map Link Trap Street, Lower Withington From Knutsford head down the A50 Toft Road then turn at the Whipping Stocks into Stocks Lane and continue through Over Peover until you reach the A535. Fork left at Jodrell Bank onto th B5392 to Lower Withington and then pass the Red Lion on left. Bear left at fork onto Trap Street, following signs to Clonter Opera. Pub is half a mile on the right.
  From the M6 Junction 18 take the A54 towards Holmes Chapel after a mile and a bit turn onto the A50 (second exit) and then the next roundabout the 1st exit A535 Macclesfield road. Then a Twemlow Green turn right along 40 Acre Lane through Kermincham and then on Long Lane turn right down Trap Street to the pub

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Kelsall

Near Delamere and toward Chester there are some nice pubs and trails in this area.

• The Boot SJ531674 Map Link Kelsall is near to Delamere and coming from the north and East is best approached from the A556. To the South of Kelsall in Boothdale and down a secluded no-through road this pub betrays its origin as a connected terrace of cottages. Pass the Farmers Arms on the left the head down to Kelsall down Castle Hill then shortly left up a hill and towards Boothdale and Quarrybank. Keep your eyes open for the turn left to the Boot. Look out for the signs. Park on the back grassy car park.
• Farmers Arms:- Formerly Th'ouse at Top SJ534687 . Map Link This pub is is at ths top of the Village which is between Delamere and Chester. From the East use the A556 past Delamere or the A54 and the pub is at the left just off the bypass
• Royal Oak SJ519680 . Map Link The Royal Oak is on the Chester Road. Coming in on the A54 you come off the main drag towards Kelsall where you see the Farmers Arms. Instead of turning down there continue straight on and down to the end and the Oak is there
• Olive Tree SJ522681 . Map Link The Olive Tree is on the Chester Road. Coming in on the A54 you come off the main drag towards Kelsall where you see the Farmers Arms. Instead of turning down there continue straight on and down towards the end and the Olive Tree is on the left

Knutsford

• The Legh Arms SJ758782Map Link If you come into Knutsford along the A50 when you reach the Traffic light leading down to the station then turn there and onto the A537. Go past the Railway station. Go through the next traffic lights ( keep to right hand lane and not towards Mobberley and go up the hill and the Legh Arms is on the Right about quarter of a mile up.. Marstons
• The Windmill SJ722793 Not really in Knutsford , but right on Junction 19 of the M6 motorway, this pub is fine but is a little short of footpaths and a bit close to busy roads for proper hashing

Little Bollington

Not to be confused with Bollington. This is between Lymm and Altrincham

• The Swan with 2 Nicks SJ730870 Map Link Coming from the A556 from Altrincham go down the A56 towards Lymm . At the pub called 'Home' (Used to be Stamford Arms) turn down the little lane at the side and go to the bottom. Park at the back of the Car Park just after the pub. This is a pleasant pub just across a footbridge from Dunham Park.
  Coming from Lymm go along the A56 towards Altrincham - Pass the Old No3 and then left at 'Home'<</li>
• The Olde Number 3 SJ723865 Map Link Coming from the A556 from Altrincham go down the A56 towards Lymm . Pass the pub called 'Home' (Used to be Stamford Arms) and continue until just before you leave the 40 limit where the pub sits along side the Bridgewater Canal. From Lymm just go up the A56 towards Altrincham and there it is on the left. From the M56 come off where the motorway crosses the M6 continue towards Knutsford along the A50 and at High Legh Garden centre turn left and then at the traffic lights turn right onto the A56 towards Altrincham as before.
• Home SJ728865 On the A56 between Lymm and Altrincham

Little Budworth

Not to be confused with Great Budworth this is to the South of Northwich Near Oulton Park and Winsford.

• Egerton Arms SJ594654 Map LinkOne of many Egerton Arms in Cheshire. Near Oulton Park and Budworth Common this pub is set slightly off the road. From the A49 turn East onto the A54. At the second turn on the right Shop Lane?, turn south to Little Budworth. The pub it at the West end of the Village.From Winsford direction.. again take the A54 toward Kelsall but turn south to LB.
• The Red Lion. SJ597654Map LinkComing down the A49 turn East along the A54 and then turn next right to Little Budworth. In the village centre , opposite the church is the Red Lion
• The Shrewsbury Arms. SJ595668 Map Link Travel south on A49 from Sandiway towards Tarporley. Pass Cabbage Hall pub on the left hand side then .... Turn left at traffic lights and travel east on A54 towards Winsford. The Shrewsbury Arms is almost 2km along the A54 on the left hand side of the road.

Lymm.

Largish village 6 miles SE of Warrington. A number of pleasant pubs and some good trails

Sat in the middle of Lymm just behind Lymm Cross is Pepper Street and the Village Hall car park on two levels SJ684873Map Link. Get to Lymm from Knutsford along the A 50 to Mere and the continue towards High Legh. At the Garden Centre turn right here and across the motorway and then left at the traffic lights at the Jolly Thresher onto the A56. Opposite the Church and Church Green turn right down Vicarage Road. At the bottom turn right again into Pepper Street. From the Warrington direction turn left down Eagle Brow to the village centre and the Cross. If there is a problem then there is large car park near the Library. SJ684873 Map Link

• The Spread Eagle. SJ684873Map Link .Situated in the middle of Lymm It is best to park in either of the public car parks The library one is the biggest.. J W Lees
• The Bulls Head. SJ684873 Map Link Situated in the middle of Lymm It is best to park in either of the public car parks The library one is the biggest but the village hall one is closest..Hydes Anvil
• The Golden Fleece. SJ684873 Map LinkSituated in the middle of Lymm on the Bridgewater canal. It is best to park in either of the public car parks The library one is the biggest but the village hall one is closest Greenalls
• The Church Green. SJ682869 On the A56 next to Lymm Parish Church. A Now a Gastropub
• The Crown. SJ676870A largish pub on the A56. Big on food WSpeckled Hen
• The Star. SJ 673875Map Link Coming to Lymm from the M56/M6 junction 20 and at the T junction at the end turn left towards Warrington and pass The Crown on the left and continue until you see a crossing island. Turn right here down Barrsbank Lane and under the canal. The Star is on the left with a carpark behind the pub. From the Warrington direction along the A56 you cross the canal bridge and turn left just after the crossing island at Barrsbank go under the canal and the pub is on the left next to the transpennine trail..
• The Lymm Hotel. SJ677873 Map Link Situated in Statham Avenue by the Long distance footpath Coming from Warrington along the A56 turn left to Statham before getting to the motorway bridge. Follow the road past Lymm Golf club and turn right just before the Lymm Hotel. The car park is on the right. From anywhere else follow the signs to Lymm Hotel.
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• The Railway, Heatley SJ704883 Map Link Approaching from the M56/A566 junction near Altrincham. Go along the A 56 towards Lymm. The direct route would be to go to the traffic lights next to the Jolly Thresher and then turn right and under the canal bridge. Coming from the A50 and M6 or Warrington the best is to go straight through the middle of the village and turn at the Green Dragon as before. Plan 9could be to come through Dunham towards Lymm and left at Mill Lane. Currently (2009) Closed
• The Jolly Thresher SJ705861Coming from Altrincham/Lymm roundabout on the A556/ M56 take the A56 towards Lymm. Pass the Stamford Arms and the Wheatsheaf and at the Broomedge traffic lights is the pub. From the Warrington direction follow the A56 through Lymm towards Altrincham . Hydes
• The Wheatsheaf. SJ707860 Map Link From the Warrington direction follow the A56 through Lymm towards Altrincham. Go through the Broomedge traffic lights and the pub is on the left.
  Coming from Altrincham/Lymm roundabout on the A556/ M56 take the A56 towards Lymm. Pass the pub called Home and the pub is about a mile further - just before the traffic lights on the right. Hydes
• The Barn Owl, Nr Oughtrington SJ710870 Map Link Warrington Lane, Oughtrington, Lymm This pub used to be the Admiral Benbow. From Lymm/Altrincham roundabout on the A556/A56/M56 go towards Lymm. At the Broomedge traffic lights (Jolly Thresher) go right (North) About 3/4 mile down there is a right hand turn, Warrington Lane, Take it and the Barn Owl is on the Left. From the Lymm direction go along the A56 until you reach the above Traffic lights and at the Thresher go left.

Lower Peover..

• The Crown SJ738735 Map Link An old favourite. Coming from J 19 of the M6 along the Chester Road toward Northwich at 3 Km along turn left at the Smoker at Plumley. Go past the station at Plumley and the Golden Pheasant and cross the M6 motorway and then turn South down Crown Lane. The pub is on the right. From Knutsford take the Toft Road then west along the Middlewich Road to Lower Peover.
• The Bells SJ742742 http://www.streetmap.co.uk/streetmap.dll?G2M?X=374275&Y=374177&A=Y&Z=1In the middle of Lower Peover, this pub is well known and well signposted. See for the Crown but stop at Lower Peover

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Macclesfield and Environs

• Gawsworth
• Harrington Arms SJ887695Map Link Tucked just off the A536 Macclesfield to Congleton Road. The pub is old (not olde) rural style but none the worse for that. The best way to find it is to follow the signs to Gawsworth Hall which tend to be prolific. Robinson's beers.

• Henbury
• Blacksmiths Arms SJ 878736Map Link Come out of Knutsford on the A537 towards Chelford and Macclesfield. About 3 miles after the Chelford Roundabout You will reach the Blacksmiths Arms on the Right.
• The Cock SJ 870735Map Link Come out of Knutsford on the A537 towards Chelford and Macclesfield. About 3 miles after the Chelford Roundabout you will pass the Blacksmiths Arms on the Right. Continue down the hill and the Cock is on the right. There is a carpark on the left facing the Pub. If you reach Broken Cross you have gone too far.

• Oakgrove
• The Fools Nook, SJ917694 Map Link from Macclesfield pick up the A523 towards Leek. Travel out of Macc past the football ground (the real Theatre of Dreams), go over the canal and into the 50mph limit. Continue for about 1 mile (be careful of the speed cameras after the left hand bend) and the pub is on the left hand side.

• Prestbury
• The Admiral Rodney SJ 901769Map Link Named after a contemporary of Nelson this pub is part of a whitewashed terrace on New Road; opposite St Peter's Church. From Alderley it is possible to go out through Hough and Mottram St Andrew into Prestbury. From Knutsford go Along the 537 toward Macc nad then turn North to Prestbury at Broken Cross. Robinsons Beers

• Sutton Lane Ends
• The Hanging Gate SJ953695 Map Link eg Lane is actually to the SE of Sutton Lane Ends which in itself Itself to the SE of Macclesfield. You cgo out of Sutton Lane Ends and head towards Wildboarclough. If you were coming along the A54 Buxton Road you would cross the lights on the A523 and then after a climb the road bends sharply right with a junction off to the left. Ignore this and at the Next left (with a southbound junction as well - Head north. An excellent little pub in the middle of nowhere. You need to mind your head on the ceiling though .
• Ryles Arms SJ942694Map Link On the lower road (Hollin Lane) from Sutton to Wincle. From Macclesfield go out on the A523T Leek Road. Keep your eyes open for the turn to Sutton Lane Ends. At Gurnett take the right fork(Hollin Lane) towards Banktop and Lowerhouse where you will reach the pub. From the South and the A54 Congleton to Buxton Road turn North at Cleulow Cross. If you reach the Motel with the Sutton left/Wincle right (uncomfortable) then you have gone too far and will end up at the Hanging Gate. Beers Courage and Marstons

• Langley
• Leathers Smithy SJ952716Map LinkFrom Macclesfield go out on the A523T Leek Road. Keep your eyes open for the left turn to Sutton Lane Ends at Gurnett. Go through Sutton Lane Ends and turn left to Langley. Head for Higher Ridgegate and the Ridgegate reservoir. This excellent pub is there.

• The Stanley Arms SJ980724 Map LinkFirst Step is to make your way to Macclesfield. It is probably more accessible from the Macc to Buxton A537 and 1 km after Walker Barn take a right fork towards Wildboarclough. Should you have made your way round to the Leathers Smithy the continue on for 2 miles to Bottom-of-the-Oven and this Marstons Pub

• Walker Barn
  • The Setter DogSJ955738 Now an Ex Pub !!

• Wildboarclough
  • The Crag Inn, SJ982684Map Link From Macclesfield: Take A537 towards Buxton. At crossroads approx 3 miles out of Macc turn right towards Wildboarclough ( left turn would be towards Lamaload reservoir/ Saltersford). At bottom of hill (Stanley Arms, Bottom of the Oven) turn right and head down Wildboarclough valley for approximately 2 miles. Crag Inn is on right hand side just past the ascent to Shutlingsloe. From Congleton: Take A54 heading towards Buxton. From Bosley traffic lights go straight on up hill. After passing organic farm with spotty pigs etc continue uphill on main road past the Fourways motel and the Wild Boar pub. At next cross roads down in valley turn left ( Left to Wildboarclough, right to Wincle). Stay on this road heading up the valley- Crag Inn is on your left after 1.5 miles.

Tytherington/Macclesfield

• The Middlewood ..SJ916754Map Link Just off the A523 between Poynton and Macclesfield, on Tytherington Lane. Tytherington Business Park. Boddies and Castle Eden but not a very exciting pub.
• Brocklehurst Arms SJ916753 approx Map LinkThe pub is located at the junction of Brocklehurst Way & Manchester Road (the old A523 now known as the A538). This is how to get there : From Macclesfield - find the Tesco roundabout, on the new A523 Silk Road dual carriageway, close to the centre of Macclesfield. Head north towards Poynton/Stockport and turn left at the first roundabout (Macdonalds, Great Mills) into Brocklhurst Way. The pub is located on the left hand side after about one third of a mile (at a traffic light T junction). From Stockport/Poynton - follow the A523 (London Road) south towards Macclesfield. As you reach the Prestbury/Bollington area there will be a roundabout (junction with B5091) - go straight on. A half of a mile later there will be another roundabout - go straight on and join the dual carriageway. At the next roundabout turn right into Brocklehurst Way. The pub is located on the left hand side after about one third of a mile (at a traffic light T junction).

Middlewich

• The Kinderton Arms SJ720640 Map Link A traditional pub on the west side of the A530 from Sandbach to Middlewich. Sells Tetleys and Theakstones. We use it when we hash from the laybye towards Sandbach

• The Big Lock SJ702668 Map Link Come off the M6 at the Holmes Chapel / Middlewich junction. Go West,along the A54 cross the Trent & Mersey Canal and then take a right after 300 metre into Pepper Street. Go past the Newton Brewery and it is in the corner. Boddies, Tetleys and Tim Taylors on last visit.

Mobberley

The second largest Village in England on area and blessed with a fair number of pubs well rated in the Cheshire CAMRA guide.

• The Church, SJ795805 Map Link From Knutsford go through Mobberley village. Turn left (signposted) just before sharp right bend at bottom of hill. Pub and school are on the right on a bend just opposite the church.
• The Bird in Hand, Knolls Green SJ802795 Map Link Just on the North side of the Knutsford to Alderley road B5085. this Sam Smith pub is very popular in summer and at weekends.
• The Plough and Flail SJ817797 Map LinkAs you get to Lindow crossroads on the B5085 Alderley road to the South is Wilmslow Golf course. If you go North around the narrow lanes (Paddockhill Road) you approach a white pub selling Boddies and Marstons. Various foot paths lead off from it.
• The Roebuck. SJ790796 Map LinkAlong the Towns Lane just off the south side of the B5085 Knutsford to Alderley Road you need to keep your eyes peeled for the sign for here and the Bulls Head. Lots of footpaths around and a bird sanctuary Sells Hydes Ales
• The Bulls Head. SJ790796 Map Link Within gargling distance of the Roebuck down Towns Lane. Boddingtons and Coachhouse.
• The Railway SJ 778814 Map Link Next to Mobberley station . Approach it from the B5085 Knutsford to Alderley Road. From Knutsford turn left off the A50 at the traffic lights by the Station and round the 90 degree bend and keep in the lft hand lane. Left at the next lights and keep going along the road. Keep you eyes open for the signs towards the Station on the left as the pub is next door. From ALderley Edge pick up the B5085 just after the Railway station and follow the road till you see the signs as above

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Northwich and about

• Northwich
• • The Bowling Green SJ 658729 Map Link Follow the signs to the Salt Museum and the pub is next door. From the A556 take the A533 toward Northwich and the pub etc is just before the viaduct.
  • The Penny Black SJ 661740 Pub LinkThis is a JD Wetherspoons in what was the old Post Office. From Knutsford take the A559 and the the A556 (roadworks permitting) then along the A559 into Northwich along Manchester Road. At the roundabout go straight on and turn right at the lights by Lidl.

• Anderton
  • The Stanley Arms SJ646753 Map Link This pub is found more easily by following the signs for the Anderton Lift. a piece of equipment designed to move working boats from the River Weaver up to the canal. system. From the M6 J18 follow the A556 West. The at the big fork go in to Northwich on the A559 following the signs to Winnington and Barnton. Greenalls

• Barnton The Beech Tree

• Comberbach
• The Drum and Monkey SJ649779Map Link Down the A49 pass Lower Whitley and then take the secod left to wards Comberbach. When you get there go North along the A559. From Northwich go out past the Anderton lift on the A559 through Marbury Country Park to Comberbach and then through. The pub is about a half mile to the North
• The Spinner and Bergamot SJ647776 Map Link Go down the A559 from J 10 of the M56. Pass Antrobus turn and then turn right towards Comberbach down Gibb Hill which becomes the Avenue and there you should find the pub /li>

• Davenham
• The Bulls Head SJ660711 Map Link To the South of Northwich. Along the A556 and the Northwich By-pass turn South at the roundabout. On London Rd the pub is in the centre of Davenham. This is an old coaching inn dating back to the 1700s.
• The Oddfellows Arms SJ659711 Pub Link &
  Map Link On the Hartford Road (#1 no less) in Davenham. Coming from M6 J19 head west along the A556 and as you get to the Davenham Roundabout - go south (Left) to Hartford on the London Road, then in a 150 metres turn right into Green Lane and then left into Hartford Road. The car park is much too small for the hash!.
  Coming through Northwich - continue through to Hartford and follow above from Davenham Roundabout

• Hartford
  • The Coachman SJ On Chester Road Greenalls
  • Hartford Hall Hotel SJ643717 Not a pub but we have had Hash Crissie dinner here.
  • Red Lion On Chester Road Boddies
• Kingsmead
  • The Kingfisher SJ 655723 Map Link This is a new pub. Go along the A556 until you reach the Davenham turning and go right to Leftwich and Northwich. Just at the New roundabout should be the Kingfisher
• Lostock Gralam
  • The Slow & Easy SJ 689749 Map Link On the A530 as you pass from Lostock to Northwich
  • The Wharf SJ 685747 Map Link On the junction of the A559 and the A530 and set besid the Trent and Mersey Canal.
• Marston The Salt Barge SJ 672755Situated just to the north of Northwich on the B5075 where it crosses the Trent and Mersey canal. Can easily be found by following the tourist signs to the Lion Salt Works which is next to it.Map Link
• Rudheath
  The Old Broken Cross SJ 684732 Map Link Go along the A556 Northwich Bypass. When you reach the A530 go North and after 500 metre turn left towards the town centre. The pub is at the canal side.

• Sandiway
• The Blue Cap Hotel SJ608707 Map Link To the West of Northwich. Along the A556 and the Northwich By-pass.Continue past Davenham over the bridge and past Hartford. This hotel is on the A556 (Chester Road).

• Whitegates/ Marton
• • The Plough, SJ623682 Map Link Pub link. From Winsford: At the roundabout (linking High Street and Oakmere Road) on the A54, take the 3rd exit onto Delamere street heading towards Kelsall. After about a mile on this road at Salterswall, turn right onto Whitegate Road towards Whitegate and Sandiway. Stay on this road for almost a mile ensuring that you take the right fork at Marton. Beauty Bank is the next right turn.
    From Sandiway: At the Sandiway traffic lights on the A556 (virtually opposite the deFINE store and Post Office) turn left; follow Dalesford Lane until you pass a left turn for Whitegate; Beauty Bank is next on the left. It is two miles from the Sandiway traffic lights to the Beauty Bank turn. Note: The pub is about 300 yards along Beauty Bank on the left.
    Parking: Parking in the pub car park adjacent to the pub will be virtually impossible - The Plough is a very popular restaurant / pub; when we arrive, the pub car park will probably be busy with diners. However, there is an overflow car park on the right hand side just beyond the pub next to the Methodist Chapel (However, please note that there is a sign which states that the gate at the entrance is locked at 10:30pm).Alternatively, Hashers should park (1) on Beauty Bank road near the pub (2) on the opposite side of Dalefords Lane on Beauty Bank road or (3) on the verges alongside Dalesford Lane. Don't park on Dalesford Lane. When you have parked hashers and walkers should walk the short distance to the pub ready to start the run.
  • The Davenport Arms

• Winnington Winnington Lodge, SJ650742 Map Link A huge open plan beer palace on Winnington Road from Northwich. Boddies Greenalls.

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Ollerton

• Dun Cow SJ776769 Map Link On Chelford Road (A537) going from Knutsford towards Macclesfield. The pub is on the left on the bend before you reach Chelford. It has recently become a Robinson's pub

Over Peover

• Whipping Stocks SJ768746 Map LinkFrom Knutsford go down the A50 towards Holmes Chapel. About 2 miles down you reach Over Peover. Keep a look out for Radbroke Hall (Barclays) as the pub is just past it on the left. Sam Smith
• The Dog SJ 793735Map Link
  Heading south from Knutsford on the A50, after about about 1 mile, turn left at the Whipping Stocks (on a sharp right bend). Follow road about 1.5 miles. Pub is on the left just after a blind left hand corner (look for the mirror in the hedge on the right) and has a large car park at the rear.
• The Park Gate Inn SJ787739 Map LinkFollow the directions to The Whipping Stocks and continue along Stocks Lane about 3 Km to this other Sam Smith pub
• The Drovers Arms SJ755727 Map LinkFrom Knutsford go down the A50 past Radbroke Hall (Barclays) and the Whipping Stocks and the Drovers is about 2 miles down on the West Side of the road. From the A556 / M6 interchange J19 there are two choices. First... go to Knutsford and do as above. Secondly go down the A556 towards Northwich but turn South (left) at the Smoker towards Plumley Pass Plumley Station and the Golden Pheasant and go over the Motorway. At the next staggered Crossroad go straight on and along Freegreen Lane until you hit the A50m and turn Right. If you inadvertently end up at Townsfield lane turn left to the A50 and left again. Boddies & Flowers
• The Dog Inn, Well Bank Lane, Over Peover This was the site of the first Ch3 run.. but was then known as the Gay Dog. Heading south from Knutsford on the A50, after about about 1 mile, turn left at the Whipping Stocks (on a sharp right bend). Follow road about 1.5 miles. Pub is on the left just after a blind left hand corner (look for the mirror in the hedge on the right) and has a large car park at the rear. SJ 793735Map Link
  Link to info on the Pub The Dog

Pickmere

• Red Lion SJ694770 Map Link From Northwich head out through Wincham to Pickmere. The pub is at the Junction. From The motorway J19 roundabout turn right at the Windmill pub onto the B5391 and stay on the road to Pickmere; from Knutsford get onto the A556 Northwich by-pass go past the Smoker on the left and take the next left to the crossroad at Higher Wincham and then turn right to Pickmere. Tetley/Greenalls

• The Elms Tetley

Plumley

• The Golden Pheasant. SJ722752 Map Link From the M6 J19 travel along the A556 towards Northwich. Go past the Knutford turning and then turn left down the road besides 'The Smoker' towards Plumley. As you reach the Railway bridge slow down as the pub is on the right just after the bridge and opposite the Plumley station.
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• The Smoker SJ710755 Map Link This is a very old pub (Elizabethan) at the side of the A556 Nortwich road from the M6 J19. Excellent atmosphere and restauant. Robinsons

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Rainow

• The Robin Hood SJ953762 approxMap Link Rainow iis probably best approached from Macclesfield along the B5470 Whaley Bridge road through Kerridge end.On Church Lane, a steep , winding road

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Sandbach and around

• The Romping Donkey. SJ781583 Map Link located at Hassall Green to the SE of Sandbach. Come off at J17 of the M6 into Sandbach and out on the A533 towards Alsager. Turn right to Hassall Green 1/2 mile after crossing the motorway.
• The Bears Paw, Warmingham west of SandbachSJ708612 Map Link If you come off the M6 at the Holmes Chapel /Middlewich junction and turn south on the A533 at Middlewich. Go past the salt works and then turn right just before you cross the Trent and Mersey.Continue through warminghan to the church and the pub is in School Lane opposite.
• Sandpiper S J 763606Map Link Take the A50 from Knutsford to Holmes Chapel. Continue on the A50 the other side of Holmes Chapel and at Brereton Heath take a right turn on the A5022 signed to M6 and Sandbach. At the A534 turn rigth towards Sandbach, over the M6, and on to a set of traffic lights. At the traffic lights turn left onto the A533 towards Alsager. Not far along this road on the left is the Sandpiper Pub in Sandbach Heath. Distance from Knutsford approx 12 miles (25 mins).

Elworth

• The Coachman SJ738614 Map Linklocated on Station Road in Elworth opposite Sandbach Station
• The Fox SJ 737617Map Link The Fox at Elworth is on your left-handside,when leaving Sandbach heading North towards Middlewich on the A533. Sandbach is just off the M6 junction17. Follow signs for Elworth or Middlewich, circuiting the town. From Middlewich heading South along the A533, the Fox is on your right as you enter habitation. Extra parking can be found at the cricket club opposite.

Stockport

• Stockport
• The Old Rectory, Churchgate, Stockport. SJ900903 Map Link Off the M60 at Junction 27, East Stockport (the next exit east of junction 1). 3rd exit off the roundabout on to the A626 towards Marple. Right at the 2nd traffic lights on to Spring Gardens. Right immediately after the next traffic lights into Rectory Green & immediately left into the car park. Coming from Macclesfield follow the A6 north. Turn right at the traffic lights just before Stockport Town Hall, onto Edward St. Straight until the T-junction traffic lights, where you turn left then immediately right lights into Rectory Green & immediately left into the car park. Beware you won't see The Old Rectory until you've passed it or gone well into the car park. A lot of up & down. Torches advisable.
• Poynton

  • Higher Poynton

    • The Miners Arms SJ936817 Map Link To the SouthEast of Poynton. There are a number of ways reach this pub, most of which involve going through Poynton. One way would be to get on the A34 (Handforth Bypass) then turn East onto the A555 (Manchester Airport Eastern Link Road) towards Poynton. Turn right at the roundabout onto the A5102 (Woodford Road). Turn left at the next roundabout onto the A5149 (Chester Road). Follow Chester Road for 1.6 miles to the traffic lights in the centre of Poynton. Turn right at the lights along the A523 (London Road South) and then left onto Dickens Lane. Follow Dickens Lane all the way to the end. The road turns sharply right at the top and becomes Moggie Lane. Follow Moggie Lane to the end and turn left at the T-Junction onto Wood Lane West. After half a mile, turn left onto Wood Lane North and the Miner’s Arms is immediately on the left hand side. If you are coming from other directions, you could head to Poynton traffic lights and follow the above directions from there.
      If coming from the south- ie Macc- turn right off the A523 at the Legh Arms in Adlington; take the first left ( Roundy Lane). Go left at the next fork then right at the green triangle- Booth Green Farm, following the signpost to Wood Lanes. After 1 km road swings round to left on right angled bend – go straight on here to Wood lane north and pub
    • The Boars Head SJ943833 Map Link To the East of Poynton. There are a number of ways reach this pub, most of which involve going through Poynton. One way would be to get on the A34 (Handforth Bypass) then turn East onto the A555 (Manchester Airport Eastern Link Road) towards Poynton. Turn right at the roundabout onto the A5102 (Woodford Road). Turn left at the next roundabout onto the A5149 (Chester Road). Follow Chester Road for 1.6 miles to the traffic lights in the centre of Poynton. Go straight over at the lights across the A523 (London Road South) and through to Newtown. Continue along Coppice Road (right fork and then left into Shrigley Road North and the pub is at the next crossroads
      If coming from the south- ie Macc- go through Bollington on the B5090 to Pott Shrigley. Then continue on the Shrigley Road to Higher Poynton and into the Shrigley Road North

• Compstall,
  • The George, SJ 964906 Map Link East along the M56. Then east along the M60 (past Stockport). Come off the M60 at junction 25. A560 Bredbury. 2nd exit on the 1st roundabout and 2nd exit on the 2nd roundabout. Left at the 2nd lights and right and the 2nd lights after that. Follow the B6104 to Compstall. From Macclesfield. Go north on the A523. Turn left on to the A6 and right at the next traffic lights on to the A627. This road ends at a traffic light, T-junction. Turn right on to the A626. Straight ahead at the next lights (not left). In Marple turn left at the retirement homes ( used to be the Jolly Sailor) (still on the A626) and on through Marple Bridge. At a sharp right hand bend, go straight ahead onto the B6104 to Compstall.
• Disley
  • Rams Head, SJ974846 Map Link
    Pub link Buxton Road West, Disley, Stockport, SK12 2AE,
    Take A6 out of Stockport in the direction of Buxton or A523 from Macclesfield to Hazel Grove and then take A6 towards Buxton. Pass through High Lane, enter Disley and turn right at main crossroads junction and right again into the pub car park. Pub is in the centre of the village next to the railway station.
• Marple
  • Hare & Hounds, Marple SJ936891 Map Link The pub is on A627 Dooley Lane/Otterspool Road which runs between Marple/Offerton and Bredbury/Romiley. It's opposite the Wyevale Garden Centre and near the River Goyt. From M60, leave at Junction 27 east of Stockport town centre, i.e. if travelling eastbound, the junction immediately after passing under the railway viaduct. At J27 roundabout, follow signs for A626 Marple, leaving via the 4th exit. At signalised junction continue straight and up the hill. Keep in the left lane for 400m up the hill. At the traffic lights at the top there will be a NISSAN garage on the opposite corner of the junction at which you turn left passing a Total garage and continue to follow signs for A626 and Marple. If a Harley Davidson outlet is on your left you have gone one junction too far.. Follow A626 towards Marple for around 3 miles. Continue straight down bendy hill at signals (with A627 to Hazel Grove) still following signs for Marple. At next signals, only 300 metres down hill with trees on both sides, turn left to A627 to Bredbury/Romiley. The pub is at the bottom of the hill on the left. From Wilmslow/Bramhall/Poynton direction, take A523 north towards Hazel Grove. At junction with A6 Buxton Road, turn left onto A6 towards Stockport, then next right onto A627 towards Marple. At next signals turn right towards Marple, then at next signals, only 300 metres down hill with trees on both sides, turn left to A627 to Bredbury/Romiley. The pub is at the bottom of the hill on the left.
  • Ring O'Bells,130 Church Lane,Marple,SK6 7AY SJ960883 Map Link From the west come along the M56 and onto the M60 until you reach J27 and then come off onto the A560 (Stockport East). Take the 5th exit and the A626 towards Marple and Buxton for abot 4.5 miles and then onto the B6101 Stockport Road at Marple. In about 400 yards go right into Hibbert Lane the take the 1st exit at the roundabout onto Church Lane. The pub is next to the canal and the car park is on the right immediately after the pub.
    From Macc go up the A538 the up the A6 and onto the A627 towards Marple and Mellor. Finally you will join the A626 and then follow the above along the Stockport Road. From Knusford you can also go across to Wilmslow and to Poynton before picking up the A627.
• Marple Bridge
  • The Spring Garden SJ 965903 Map Link East along the M56. Then east along the M60 (past Stockport). Come off the M60 at junction 25. A560 Bredbury. 2nd exit on the 1st roundabout and 2nd exit on the 2nd roundabout. Left at the 2nd lights and right and the 2nd lights after that. Follow the B6104 to Compstall. Go through Compstall Bridge towards Marple Bridge and the pub is on the way to the A626.
    From Knutsford you can go through Mobberley to Wilmslow. From Wilmslow go out East on the A5102 through Dean Row towards Poynton but before you get there take the A523 towards Hazel Grove. At Hazel Grove go east on the A627 to Offerton Green and the right onto the A626 through Marple Straight ahead at the next lights (not left). In Marple turn left at the Jolly Sailor (still on the A626) and on to Marple Bridge and then go straight on towards Compstall at the bend in the road.
    From Macclesfield. Go north on the A523. Turn left on to the A6 and right at the next traffic lights on to the A627. This road ends at a traffic light, T-junction. Turn right on to the A626 and follow previous set of instructions
  • The Lane End SJ974901 Map Link From Knutsford you can go through Mobberley to Wilmslow. From Wilmslow go out East on the A5102 through Dean Row towards Poynton but before you get there take the A523 towards Hazel Grove. At Hazel Grove go east on the A627 to Offerton Green and the right onto the A626 through Marple Straight ahead at the next lights (not left). Go to Marple/Marple Bridge and then head out on A626 Glossop Road towards Glossop. The pub is at the top of the hill on the edge of Marple Bridge at the junction of A626 and Ley Lane. Car park to rear of pub.
  • The Royal Scot SJ965893 Car Park is on Town Street in Marple Bridge - The pub has no car park and so parking will be on Brabyns Brow car park which is on the main road (not Brabyns Park).
    From M60, leave at Junction 27 east of Stockport town centre, i.e. if travelling eastbound, the junction immediately after passing under the railway viaduct. At J27 roundabout, follow signs for A626 Marple, leaving via the 4th exit. At signalised junction continue straight and up the hill. Keep in the left lane for 400m up the hill. At the traffic lights at the top there will be a NISSAN garage on the opposite corner of the junction at which you turn left passing a Total garage and continue to follow signs for A626 and Marple. If a Harley Davidson outlet is on your left you have gone one junction too far.. Follow A626 towards Marple for around 3 miles. Once in Marple - Turn left at traffic lights (New Somerfield petrol station being built on your right) into Station Road, follow this road down into Marple Bridge and before the next traffic lights (Town Street) turn right into the car park. Approaching from the other direction then go past Town Street lights and just after the pub on the way up the hill turn left into the car park
• Mellor
  • The Royal Oak SJ973885 Map Link From M60, leave at Junction 27 east of Stockport town centre, i.e. if travelling eastbound, the junction immediately after passing under the railway viaduct. At J27 roundabout, follow signs for A626 Marple, leaving via the 4th exit. At signalised junction continue straight and up the hill. Keep in the left lane for 400m up the hill. At the traffic lights at the top there will be a NISSAN garage on the opposite corner of the junction at which you turn left passing a Total garage and continue to follow signs for A626 and Marple. If a Harley Davidson outlet is on your left you have gone one junction too far. Follow A626 towards Marple for around 3 miles. Once in Marple - Turn left at traffic lights (New Somerfield petrol station being built on your right) into Station Road, follow this road down into Marple Bridge and at next traffic lights turn right into Town Street.(pub on your right called The Midland) Follow this road for approx. 1 mile until you pass the Royal Oak which is a white painted pub, Knowle Road is your next left turning (dead end) Please park at end of this road which is Mellor Primary School.
    From Macclesfield take the A627 off the A6 towards Marple, once in Marple follow above directions.
    Will take approx. 50 mins. from Northwich. If you are approaching from Marple Bridge turn left before the bridge over the Goyt
• Romiley
  • The Foresters Arms SJ886824 Map Link From 56. Follow signs for Stockport and join M60 anticlockwise. Continue on M60, past the "Pyramid" Coop Bank (on right), railway viaduct (over) and Tesco (on left). Exit at M60/Junction 25 signposted A560 Bredbury. At roundabout, take 2nd exit signposted A560 Bredbury. At next roundabout, take 3rd exit signposted A560 Bredbury. Pass through traffic lights and McDonalds on left. At next lights, turn left and follow signs for Romiley (B6104). Pass through next traffic lights with Morrisons on left. At next lights turn right and follow signs for Romiley (B6104). Drive straight for about 2 miles, enter Romiley and after main shopping area turn left by Cheshire 4x4 and park into Sandy Lane. Pub is at top of hill on left - parking to rear. From Poynton. Head towards Hazel Grove on A523. Turn left onto A6 then right onto A627 Torkington Road. At end, turn right towards Marple and then immediately left. Go past Hare & Hounds on left and Wyevale on right, and at next traffic lights turn right towards Romiley and then pick up above directions.
• Woodford
  • The Davenport Arms SJ886824 Map Link Robinsons pub,near BAE Systems,not far beyond Dean Lodge Hotel & almost opposite Woodford church . From Wilmslow go out East on the A5102 through Dean Row and head towards Poynton and Woodford. About a mile from Dean Row on the A5102 the church will show on the right and the pub on the left.
• Rowarth - really in Derbyshire
  • The Little Mill Inn SK012890 Map Link
    Pub LinkSK22 1EB. . From M60, leave at Junction 27 east of Stockport town centre, i.e. if travelling eastbound, the junction immediately after passing under the railway viaduct. At J27 roundabout, follow signs for A626 Marple, leaving via the 4th exit. At signalised junction continue straight and up the hill. Keep in the left lane for 400m up the hill. At the traffic lights at the top there will be a NISSAN garage on the opposite corner of the junction at which you turn left passing a Total garage and continue to follow signs for A626 and Marple. (If a Harley Davidson outlet is on your left you have gone one junction too far). Follow A626 towards Marple for around 3 miles. Once in Marple - Turn left at traffic lights (Somerfield/Texaco petrol station on your right) into Station Road, follow this road down into Marple Bridge and at next traffic lights turn right into Town Street (pub on your right called The Midland). Follow this road for approx. 3 miles out the top of Mellor, at the top of the hill & just before the Derbyshire sign turn sharp left into Shiloh Road. After 1 mile (past the Moorfield Pub) turn right signposted Parking. Go down for 1 mile (DO NOT turn left for Rowarth village) pass The Little Mill pub to the overflow car park next to the water wheel. From Macclesfield take the A627 off the A6 towards Marple, once in Marple follow above directions. Will take approx. 1 hour from Northwich. If you are approaching from Compstall turn left before the bridge over the Goyt. My apologies to those who have to travel some distance for this one, I hope it's worth it. The Little Mill is officially in Derbyshire, but only accessible on tarmac from Cheshire

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Swettenham

• Swettenham Arms SJ799673 Map Link The best way for most people will be from the Knutsford side, heading towards Lr Withington past the Red Lion pub and follow the signposts to Swettenham. the other route is from Holmes Chapel following the Macclesfield road to Twemlow and then turning right by the Yellow Broom restaurant and following the signposts to Swettenham.

Tarporley

• Crown SJ554624 Map Link Travel down the A49 from Weaverham and at the roandabout on the bypass where the A51 goes off west then turn left into Tarporley. The Crown is sited on the High Street.

Tarvin

• Red Lion SJ491670 Map Link From Northwich take the A556 which becomes the A54(T), as you approach Tarvin take the first turn on the left toward the centre de ville for about 400m at the junction the Red Lion is facing you. Coming from Chester Direction then use the A51 and then onto the A54
  Car park at the rear or possibly park on the George & Dragon (now closed) car park just across the road.

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Warford (Great)

• The Stags Head SJ 815771 On Mill Lane. From Knutsford go along the Knutsford to Alderley Road B5085. Pass the Bird in Hand and turn South at Lindow End past the Wilmslow Golf course. Continue for 1-2 miles and Mill Lane to the right Map Link
• The Frozen Mop SJ 802787Map Link From Knutsford go along the Knutsford to Alderley Road B5085. Just before the Bird in Hand at Knolls Green turn right and Go south down Faulkner's Lane.

Warrington

A large town in North Cheshire. It used to be a big brewing centre with Tetley Walkers and Greenalls but both breweries have been closed. The brewing involvement is kept up by Coach House Brewery which produces an excellent range of Real Ales. To the Northwest of Warrington lies Burtonwood where the brewery still stands though the original brand has now been bought by Wolves and Dudley Brewery.

• Appleton
  • The Thorn SJ638838 Map LinkTravel along to J 20 of the M6 and turn down the A50 to Warrington. At the first roundabout turn left. At the 2nd roundabout turn left and prepare to turn right at the bus depot (a sign points to Appleton YOI) Go along for about a mile and the Thorn is on the right.
    From the M56/A49 Junction go towards Warrington. At the first, staggered , traffic lights (At Cat & Lion) turn right and head towards Appleton .
  • The Stretton Fox SJ622823Map Link The Stretton Fox is located just off the roundabout of junction 10 of the M56 and the A49 towards Warrington. It has its own access from the roundabout just before the slip road to go East on the M56.
  • The Hollow Tree SJ621819 S&N
  • The Cat&Lion Map Link From Stockton Heath turn up the London Road and pass the London Bridge and the Golf Course. At the Traffic lights before the motorway you will see the Cat & Lion on the right SJ618827
  • Hatton Arms, Hatton Lane, Nr Appleton, Warrington SJ598825 Map Link Approaching from Warrington go from Stockton Heath south along the A49 toward the M56. As you pass the Appleton Cricket club on your left you should then turn right along Hatton Lane ( down the side of the Cat and Lion. After about a mile the road comes to a steep right bend and the pub is on the right. From the M56 J10 head towards Warrington turn left at the lights after the Cat and Lion and follow the above.
• Burtonwood
  • The Bridge Inn SJ565928Map Link This small village, original home of Burtonwood Brewery, (now owned by Wolverhampton and Dudley Breweries) is in Cheshire. It surprised me but there it is!. The Bridge is in Phipps Lane in the centre of the Village. To get to Burtonwood there are a couple of choices.
    Either through Warrington up the A49 or to J9 of the M62 go up the A49 to Winwick Chrurch and then turn left towards Burtonwood. Pass what is left of Winwick Hospital and then cross the Railway Bridge and Pass the 'Fiddle i' th' Bag'. Then at the T junction turn left and follow this through to the centre of the Village. Turn at the Elm Tree. and the car park is shared between the pubs
    Another choice would be to go along the M62 to the New access ( for IKEA and M n S) Immediately after the Burtonwood services. Go North from here and take a left at a fork towards Burtonwood Village. Turn down next to the Elm Tree and then right into the car park which is shared with the Elm Tree
  • The Bridge Inn SJ565928Map Link See the Bridge Inn
• Daresbury
  • Ring o' Bells SJ581828 Map Link From the M56 come off at J11 and head down towards Warrington. Go passed the hotel on the left and make a right turn opposite the road to Daresbury Labs. Immediately right again into the pub carpark.
    Coming out from Stockton Heath to Lower Walton go south on the A56 and pass the roundabout to Halton. Take the next left B5356 and the Ring is on th right
• Grappenhall
  • The Parr Arms SJ642862 Warrington (M56/ M6 Jct ) Go towards Warrington and over the roundabout. Turn left into Bellhouse Lane and then go over canal bridge. Pub is First pub on the right. Park at the back of the Rams Head if carpark full. Greenalls
  • The Rams Head SJ642862Map Link From the Motorway(M56Jct9/ M6 Jct20 ) go towards Warrington on the A50 and over the roundabout. After you go into the 40 limit turn left into Bellhouse Lane and then go over canal bridge and the pub is second pub on the right. If you miss this turn then turn left at the traffic lights on to the A56. After 400 yards turn left over a small humpback bridge towards Grappenhall Village. Turn to the left at the bend and the Rams Head is on the left. Park in the large Car Park at the back.www.ramshead-inn.co.uk
  • Bellhouse Club. Grappenhall Community Centre SJ643862 Map Link From the Motorway(M56Jct9/ M6 Jct20 ) go towards Warrington on the A50 and over the roundabout. After you go into the 40 limit turn left into Bellhouse Lane. The car park is on the right about 1 km along. Park towards the bottom of the car park. This is a club but has been the site of a couple of runs.Good on Real Ale.
• Houghton Green
  • The Millhouse SJ623916 Map Link This Holts pub is sited on Ballater Drive on the edge of Houghton Green/Cinnamon Brow area to the North East of Warrington.
    Navigation :- The way to get to it is from the A57 from J21 of the M6. Go towards Warrington and through Woolston and Paddington until you reach the Kingsway Lights (A50) and travel North (turn Right) here. Go past the next lights and then at the following lights (The Co-op is on your left) fork right. Continue along this road for abount 1km and then turn left at the mini roundabout to take you over the railway bridge and keep the left lane. Go over the next roundabout. Through the traffic lights and then over the next roundabout and at the following roundabout Balleter Drive is the left turn. Go along here for about 20 yards and go into the pub car park on the right. If you reach the motorway bridge then you have gone too far.
    Coming from the M62 J 9 onto the A49 south - towards Warrington - turn immediately left and follow the road to the large roundabout and turn left towards Cinnamon Brow. At the next roundabout turn left and then left at the next roundabout as above.
  • The Plough SJ622918 Map Link This pub is on Mill Lane in Houghton Green to the North East of Warrington.
    Navigation :- The way to get to it is from the A57 from J21 of the M6. Go towards Warrington and through Woolston and Paddington until you reach the Kingsway Lights (A50) and travel North (turn Right) here. Go past the next traffic lights and in 25 yds at the next set of lights (The Co-op is on your left) fork right. Continue along this road for abount 1km and then turn left at the mini roundabout to take you over the railway bridge and keep the left lane. Go over the next roundabout. Through the traffic lights and then over the next two roundabouts and Mill Lane is the next left. Go along here for about 200 yards and go into the pub car park on the right. It is probably best to park towards the back. If you reach the motorway bridge then you have gone just too far.
    Coming from the M62 J 9 onto the A49 south - towards Warrington - turn immediately left and follow the road to the large roundabout and turn left towards Cinnamon Brow. Go left at the next roundabout and then over the next roundabout and take the next left as above.
• Hollins Green
  • Black Swan SJ697913 Map Link From the M6 come off at J21 and head towards Irlam. Go past through the traffic lights near Warburton toll Bridge and at the next lights turn left towards Glazebrook and immediately left again towards the village and then pub.
    Coming out from Lymm go north over Warburton bridge and then left onto the A57
• Moore
  • The Red Lion SJ578843Map Link This pub has not been used much by the Hash. One of them was one of the very few (2) times a hash has been abandoned. That occasion was due to storms with falling trees and telegraph poles. To get to it it is best approached from the M56 and then north along the A56 from Junction 11. Travel along past the Lord Daresbury and then over the roundabout ignoring the A558 . Take the next small road on the left and over the canal and turn left to the pub
• Paddington
  • Dog & Partridge, Manchester Road (A57)SJ633891Street Map Google MapOne Route is to come off the M6 at Junction 21 (just north of the Thewall Viaduct) and head into Warrington on the A57. About 2 km along turn Right into Birchdale Road and then left into the Old Manchester Road and then left into the Car Park . If you were coming from Chester direction you can follow the M56 round to the M6 and then as above - OR not using the motorway follow the A56 into Warrington then the A5060 to Bridgefoot then right/straight on onto Mersey Way. Then straight over the next roundabout followed by a full right at the next onto the A57. Just after the dual Carriageway start turn left into Manchester Road and then rt into the pub car park<</li>
• Penketh
  • The Ferry at Fiddlers Ferry, PenkethSJ564867Map Link Coming from the south. Go into Warrington along the A56 until you get to Bridge Foot and can see Mr Smiths nightclub. Go up that road past Bank Quay railway station and then turn left at the traffic lights. Go along the A57/A562 towards Widnes and Liverpool Airport. At the end of the dual carriageway take the A562 left from the roundabout continuing towards Widnes. Continue to the left at the next roundabout and keep a watch for Tanners Lane on the left. There will be a sign for the Fiddlers Ferry Yacht Haven. Follow it . About 500 metre down there is a right still signed to the Yacht Haven. Stay on the road to the end and there is a car park on the left just before the railway line.
• Stockton Heath
  • The Walton Arms , Higher Walton SJ596851Map Link On the A56 from J11 towards Moore and Warrington the pub is on the right at the turn off to Walton Gardens and the crematorium. Coming from Warrington through Stockton Heath , turn right at the traffic lights and then left at the T-junction . The pub is about a mile along.
  • The London Bridge. SJ616857 Map Link On the London road (A49) on the way South from Stockton Heath. The pub is situated on the Bridgewater Canal. Approaching from the South from the M56 , head along the A49 towards Warrington. Pass Appleton Golf Course and then Warrington Golf Course. The pub is on the right on the Bridgewater canal with the car park behind it. Greenalls and Boddies
  • The Birchdale Hotel. SJ615855Map Link No longer there. replaced by houses in 2005-2006
  • Red Lion SJ613861 Map Link From J10 of the M56 head North towards Warrington. Just as you cross the traffic lights at the middle of Stockton Heath be prepared to turn left and right to get to the Car park
• Thelwall
  • Little Manor SJ652875 Map Link Coming out from Warrington through Latchford on the A50, turn left after the swing bridge and follow the Manchester Ship Canal towards Thelwall. Round a bend nest to the Pickering Arms and the Manor is on the right. From the M6 J 20 /M56 J9 interchange go towards Warrington, turn right at the Springbrook and about a mile along turn left down Bell Lane, towards the pub Boddington
  • The Springbrook SJ643868 Map Link On the A50. From the M6 J 20 /M56 J9 interchange go towards Warrington, turn right at the Springbrook and left into the car park Banks'
  • The Pickering Arms SJ 652875 Map Link Coming out from Warrington through Latchford on the A50, turn left after the swing bridge and follow the Manchester Ship Canal towards Thelwall. On a bend is the Pickering Arms. From the M6 J 20 /M56 J9 interchange go towards Warrington, turn right at the Springbrook and about a mile along turn left down Bell Lane, Pass the Little Manor towards the pub.
• Warrington centre
  • The Waterside Inn SJ606877Map Link This pub is associated with a Premier Lodge next door in Centre Park on what was once part of Arpley Meadows by the side of the Mersey in the middle of Warrington. Coming from the M6 Junction 20 go down tha A50 Knutsford Road, across Latchford swinf bridge and continue straight on. You will pass Thomas Boteler School on the left and further along will pass Victoria Park on the right. Keep on to Bridge Foot - keep to the left at the lights and turn left onto the A5060 and then right at the lights and over the blue bridge into Centre Park. Take the next right and right into the car park. From the M56 Junction 10 go down the A49 through Stockton Heath and then along wilderspool Causeway. Travel along until the end and turn left over the bridge and then right into the pub car park. Park up along the edge.

Whitchurch

• Willey Moor Lock . Although the town is Shropshire the pub is Cheshire. SJ534451 Map Link Tarporley Rd, Tushingham Nr Whitchurch SY13 4HF
  Well - go down the A49 passing Bickley Moss You could go down the M6 to Junction 16 (A500) and turn towards Crewe and Nantwich but then the simplest is to continue along the A534 and then south down the A49

• Blue Bell Inn,Bell o' th' Hill,Tushingham, SJ523455 Hash Map With apologies to Karen, Bridget and friends in the NE, this run is about as far SW as we can go, and actually touches Shropshire at one point. Take the A49 south. About 4 miles north of Whitchurch, turn right to Bickley, towards A41. Turn left onto A41 and take second right to Bell o' th' Hill. Pub is 1/4 mile on left.

Whitley

• The Birch and Bottle SJ628807 Map Link From the M56 come off at J10 and head south down the A559. About a mile down on the left is the pub. The car park is round the back. From Northwich follow the A556 northwards to Whitley.
• Chetwode Arms, SJ614789 Map LinkCome off the M56 at J10 and go South down the A 49 for a couple of miles. This pub is set back off the road to the left so don't blink.
• The Millstone SJ604805. No Longer a Pub !! go from the M56 at Stretton down th A49. About a mile down is a 4 way junction. Turn right into Grimsditch Lane and go down for about 600 yds

Wilmslow and around

Wincle

On the border of Cheshire/Staffs/Derbyshire.

• The Ship, Danebridge, .SJ962653 Map Link An interesting little pub. From Macclesfield go out on the A523T Leek Road. Keep your eyes open for the turn to Sutton Lane Ends. At Gurnett take the right fork(Hollin Lane) towards Banktop and Lowerhouse . Continue on till you reach fourway and go straight over towards Wincle and Danbridge From the South and the A54 Congleton to Buxton Road go through Cleulow Cross When you reach the Motel at fourways turn south to Wincle. Continue down the hill and up the hill and then pass a turn off. Continue on and the pub is on the left. Park carefully along the road rather than fill up the small car park used by regulars

Winsford

• The Raven SJ652633 Map Link From Junction 18 on the M6 take the A54 to Middlewich and on to Winsford. From Knutsford take the B5081 to Middlewich and on to Winsford. At the roundabout to the west of Winsford take the B5074 to Nantwich. Go through a set of traffic lights, passed The Old Star pub on your left and approx 1 mile further on the Raven Inn is on your right.
• The Wharton Park SJ656670. Map Link Situated on the A5018 and signposted to Wharton Retail Park. From there down Weaver Valley Road opposite Morrisons Supermarket and MacDonalds,. Boddies & Flowers
• Red Lion SJ656661Map Link The Pub does not have much in the way of a car park so we are starting from abig car park at the North-eastern end of the 'Bottom Flash' Accesible from the A54. If you are coming in from Middlewich just stay on the A54 through Grave and then on the left just before the Flash drops down to the Weaver navigation you should see the car park. Coming from the Kesall direction keeep on the A54 through 'Over' and head through Winsford towards Wharton. Stay on the A54 around the big traffic Island and then look to turning right into the car park. The pub itself is to the North of this island on the edge of the Weaver Parkway
• The Brighton Belle Middlewich Road (A54)

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