The Canal & River Trust is hosting a free social walk from Fairways Garden Centre in Macclesfield, Cheshire, on January 30, 2026. The event is an adult (18+) social walk that aims to help residents improve their health and meet new people by exploring local paths during the winter months.
The walk lasts about one hour and follows an easy route along the Macclesfield Canal towpath, which is recognised as a high-quality green space. Participants are asked to meet at Fairways Garden Centre on Bullocks Lane, typically at 10:00 AM; exact start details are confirmed by email when you book.
The Macclesfield Canal was the first canal to receive a Green Flag Award (in 2015) and has retained Green Flag status into 2026. Organisers say that spending time near water can make people feel happier and healthier, and these walks are designed to make the most of the historic canal.
The sessions are led by trained C&RT volunteers as part of a wider effort to keep the community active and connected to the canal, which opened in 1831. Those interested in joining can find more information and sign up for a free ticket on Eventbrite.
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