The Whitegate Way runs for six miles (10 km) from Winsford to Cuddington. Oaklands Walk and White Barn Walk offer two circular routes, each following its own course. You can choose between a route with two endpoints and circular walks; historic buildings and railway history add a cultural dimension.
Walking Routes and Countryside
Oaklands Walk is four miles long and follows a circular route through Cuddington Vale. The route passes through the old village of Bryn and the former centre of Cuddington. These connections to the area give the walk a distinctive historical setting: as well as the vale, the route takes in former village sites.
White Barn Walk is a 3ÂĽ-mile circular route around the village of Cuddington. Along the way, there are views of the village and the surrounding countryside. At 3ÂĽ miles, White Barn Walk is Âľ of a mile shorter than the four-mile Oaklands Walk. It circles Cuddington and offers views of the village and surrounding countryside; Oaklands Walk passes through Cuddington Vale, the old village of Bryn and the former centre of Cuddington.
The Whitegate Way is a longer route, stretching for six miles (10 km) from Winsford to Cuddington. There are convenient access points for walkers, cyclists and horse riders. The route also provides a refuge for wildlife.
Please note that routes and conditions for Oaklands Walk and White Barn Walk may change. Check the latest route information before setting out.
Finding Your Way on the Routes
The Cuddington Rail Trail Circular is not accessible to wheelchair users. This restriction applies to the Cuddington Rail Trail Circular and is important to bear in mind when planning this route.
Architecture and Local History
The Church of St John the Evangelist dates from 1902 and was partly funded by John Douglas. A few years later, the tower was completed as a memorial to him. Inside is a Della Robbia panel from Birkenhead.
The Round Tower offers another link to the past: it was once a lodge of Vale Royal Abbey. Together with the church, it provides another starting point for exploring Cuddington’s architectural and local history.
Railway Station and Connections
Cuddington railway station retains many original features from the early days of railway travel in the county. The station also offers regular passenger services to Manchester and Chester. If you plan to take one of these services, check the timetable before travelling, as passenger services and timetables may change.
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