← Back to AlsagerNature & walks
Rode Heath Rise
Nearby · Rode Heath, north of Alsager
Former saltworks beside the Trent and Mersey Canal have become open meadow and woodland. Paths run by Lawton Brook, while canal-side picnic tables overlook this quieter local green space.
Plan your visit
Pedestrian access is via signed paths and canal bridges; keep dogs under close control.
OutdoorsFree admissionDogs in selected areas
30–60 minutesOur suggested time hereSuggested visit length: editorial estimate for a meadow and riverside stroll. Allow extra time for travel and meals.
- Admission
- Freely accessible public open space beside the canal in Rode Heath.
- Access & terrain
- Woodland, meadow and riverside paths; the principal approach crosses the canal bridge, and another uses a footbridge over Lawton Brook.
- Dogs
- Dogs are allowed under close control.
- Parking
- The main pedestrian approach passes through the Broughton Arms car park; this does not establish permission to park there.
- Public transport
- Plan a separate journey from Alsager to Rode Heath; pedestrian entries also join the canal towpath.
Sources & checked details
Checked 2026-09-19. Opening, admission and access arrangements can change; check the official guide before travelling.
Rode Heath Rise — visitor information ↗WHILE YOU’RE HERE
Around Alsager
Milton Park and the Mere viewpoints are central; Rode Hall is a separate drive to Scholar Green.
Journey labels start from the town centre. If you are at an outlying landmark, plan the journey from there separately.
A little wander
Milton Park gardens
Walk from the town centreA short town-centre park circuit with rose garden and ornamental planting; enter from Crewe Road or Station Road.
Another discovery
The Mere viewpoints
Walk from the town centreUse the public viewing gardens for a lake pause. Most of the shoreline is private, so this is not a round-the-lake walk.
Time for a pause
Rode Hall Courtyard Kitchen
Drive from the town centrePlan a separate Scholar Green visit for the courtyard kitchen, operating on selected garden and farmers’ market days. Confirm the date before travelling.
Sources & checked details
Checked 2026-09-19. These are suggestions, not turn-by-turn routes. Check opening days, access and any admission requirements before setting out.
Cheshire East — Milton Park ↗Alsager Town Council — The Mere ↗Rode Hall Courtyard Kitchen — official information ↗A little closer
Look around
- Trent and Mersey Canal frontage
- Open hay meadow
- Woodland path beside Lawton Brook
Drag to turn the miniature, or zoom in to explore its details. An artistic impression of the place and its setting.
