Off Road
Why run off-road? The softer underfoot conditions help to strengthen your support and balance muscles. A variety of woodland and river bank paths or using the Sandstone Trail and Clwydian hills, all take you away from the fumes of motor vehicles. Another benefit is cost, cross-country leagues are covered by being a member of the club, the multi-terrain league has a nominal fee and a lot of fell race entry fees are 50% or less than for road races.
West Cheshire AC's off-road runners are involved in: 
Cross-Country Leagues and Championships
a Multi-Terrain League
and occasionally Fell Running
Training is covered by the senior road runners going off road on their Sunday runs and the Saturday morning track group for junior & younger age groups using local country parks.
West Cheshire Athletic Club also organise a series of cross country races for individuals and teams from schools for pupils from years 3 to 7.
Photo by Dave Pinnington:
'Green Green Grass of Home' 23.07.08
