Mid Cheshire walks to enjoy during May's National Walking Month
The campaign encourages people of all ages and backgrounds to get outside and embrace the simple yet health-filled benefits of walking.
Where can you go for a walk in Mid Cheshire?
Where are the best spots to take a hike?
Members of Guardian Camera Club shared pictures of their favourite walks, which include waterways, parks and woods.
The Camera Club is a supportive and friendly group of amateur and professional photographers and as well as submitting photos taken recently, members also take part in regular themed challenges like blossom, trains and stations, bluebells and pets.
You can join 806 others on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/guardiancameraclub
Arley Hall by Tony Crawford
Ash tracks, Weaverham by Cathie Leather
Marshall's Arm by Lynne Bentley
Riverside Park at Newbridge by Alan Bailey
Winsford Town Park by Stacey Jones
Tatton Park by Steve Haskew
Anderton by Celia Axford
The river Weaver near Acton Bridge by Wendy Mahon
Carey Park by Andrew Pratt
Tatton Park by Miriam Elder
Neumann's flash by Deborah Rensch
The river Weaver by Lynzi Blake
Anderton by Lisa Lacking
Weaver Way by Lisa Lacking
Vale Royal locks, Whitegate by Lisa Lacking
By the river Croco, Holmes Chapel by Candy Lean
Marbury Park by Patricia Dyson
Along the river Weaver by Patricia Dyson
Kings lock, Middlewich by Donna Maria Long
Winsford flashes by Donna Maria Long
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