Walk the River Dane by Train
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The River Dane rises in the Peak District and flows to the River Weaver, its name probably from the Old Welsh for a drop or trickle. Northwich, Lostock Gralam, Holmes Chapel and Goostrey stations give train access to the riverside path.
There are 4 stations within reach of the River Dane: within 2 miles of it, or half a mile in towns.
The River Dane runs about 47 miles in our route data. The stations below are in order along it.
River Dane train stations
- Northwich0.4 mi (about 0.5 to 0.6 mi on foot) · closest
- Holmes Chapel0.5 mi (about 0.6 to 0.7 mi on foot)
- Goostrey1.1 mi (about 1.5 mi on foot)
- Lostock Gralam1.6 mi (about 2 mi on foot)
Walking distances are estimates from the straight-line distance and the type of ground, not a measured route. Check a map before you set off.
There-and-back walks
No two stations share a walkable stretch of the River Dane, so these walks head out along the riverside path and come back to the same station. The distance is the longest the riverside path allows, up to 20 miles; turn round sooner for a shorter walk.
| Station | Out along the riverside path | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lostock Gralam | 2.0 mi and back | 8 mi | about 2.5 hours |
| Goostrey | 3.1 mi and back | 9 mi | about 3 hours |
Times use Naismith's rule and don't include stops.
River routes and riverside paths © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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