The pub has a lovely garden area with wonderful views over the cheshire plain. Cheshire walks for spring, summer, autumn and winter. There are stunning views in all directions from the gritstone ridges abutting the cheshire plain. The majority of the coppice is owned by cheshire east council and is. For twelve wellplanned routes, see circular walks along the sandstone trail. Sandstone trail chester all you need to know before. Stride out along the gritstone trail and sample some of the finest walking in cheshire. Further along the trail, on the outskirts of delamere forest, is a hidden gorge called urchins kitchen. Cordee cheshire top 10 walks series easy walks from. The trail runs for 55 kilometres34 miles along cheshire s beautiful and varied central sandstone ridge between frodsham, on the mersey estuary in the north, and whitchurch, just over the border in shropshire, in the south. The sandstone trail was one of the first promoted routes in the country, pioneered by cheshire county councils countryside recreation department. Go here instead walking cheshire s sandstone trail. Sandst one trail walkers guide a 55km34mile trail from frodsham to whitchurch. The sandstone obelisk is dedicated to the memory of the fallen in world wars i and ii and sits on frodsham hill.
Offers superb, unbroken, and often elevated walking across the still largely green and pleasant english county of cheshire from the ancient market town of frodsham on the broad mersey estuary, in the north, to georgian whitchurch in rural north shropshire, in the south. This new edition of the official, indepth, full colour guide book to the sandstone trail is the perfect companion for weekend strollers and dedicated longdistance walkers alike. One of a series of walks from the nelson pit visitor centre. One in the popular top 10 walks series of pocketsized, full colour walking guides written by the author of the official guide to the sandstone trail. Walking cheshires sandstone trail by tony bowerman. The sandstone trail offers a 55kilometre 34 miles longdistance walkers path, which runs from the ancient market town of frodsham, passing rocky outcrops, woodlands, castles and historic churches through to whitchurch which lies just across the shropshire border. The trail runs for 55 kilometres34 miles along cheshires beautiful and varied central sandstone ridge between frodsham and whitchurch, just over the border in shropshire. The north cheshire way is a long distance footpath in which, as the name implies, explores the north of the county of cheshire in northwest england.
This walking holiday follows the way marked sandstone trail, along the ridge from beacon. Right on the trail the pheasant inn is a great place to stop for refreshments. To discover the best ways to enjoy macclesfield forest in cheshire see the activities page, where you can find details on mountain biking and walks in the forest, from a low level stroll to an uphill route where you can experience amazing views across the peak district and towards cheshires highest point, shining tor. My favourite walk lies to the south of the sandstone ridge as i climb the slopes of bickerton hill.
I know only a small part of it but one of these days will walk the whole trail. This book is the complete official guide to the sandstone trail, one of the most popular middledistance walks in northwest england. The trail follows the dissected central cheshire sandstone ridge rising to heights of over 700ft and taking in delamere plain, beeston gap, the wooded peckforton hills and bickerton hills, to reach the shropshire union canal where it links with the south cheshire way. The lively and informative routes in this guide take the walker on a journey through the county s history, past sites of medieval castles, grand houses, mills and battlefields. If youve not walked the sandstone trail before youre. Follow the ridge of sandstone that rises dramatically from the cheshire. On a clear day youll see views to the welsh hills and the cathedrals of liverpool. Everything you need to walk and enjoy the sandstone trail is here. These superb walking books will soon get you out and about on the sandstone trail and further afield across cheshire and wirral. Stride out along the sandstone trail and sample some of the finest walking in cheshire. Sandstone trail, cheshires own long distance footpath.
Together, cheshire west and chester council and cheshire east council secured rural development programme for england 201420 funding to improve the infrastructure of cheshire s twin trails. Full excerpts from these maps appear in the official walkers guide, walking cheshires sandstone trail. The trail runs for 55 kilometres34 miles along cheshires beautiful and varied central sandstone ridge between frodsham, on the mersey estuary in the north, and whitchurch, just over the border in shropshire, in the south. A circular walk starting along a few miles of the sandstone trail, cheshires beautiful and varied central sandstone ridge and then returning through forest and fields. Running from disley to kidsgrove, the gritstone trail is a 35 mile walk through cheshires peak district. Follow the ridge of sandstone that rises dramatically from the cheshire plain and enjoy this invigorating walk at any time of year. This walking holiday follows the way marked sandstone trail, along the ridge from beacon hill at frodsham, through delamere forest, past beeston castle and over the peckforton hills to grindley brook near whitchurch on the shropshire border. Warblers sang loudly in the woods above higher burwardsley as jane and i set off from the very hospitable pheasant inn to explore the heights and the breathtaking views along the sandstone trail. They are easy family strolls in cheshires midcounty pasture land and alongside rivers and canals.
From here you pick up the sandstone trail and head south west along the ridge to woodhouse iron age hillfort. They also provide a wealth of potential circular routes. Walking cheshires sandstone trail northern eye books. Weaver to the east and has great views over the cheshire plain to the welsh hills.
Walking cheshires sandstone trail ldwa long distance paths. The sandstone trail stretches over 34 miles from frodsham to whitchurch over varied terrain. Official guide 34 miles along cheshires central sandstone ridge this new edition of the official, indepth, full colour guide book to the sandstone trail is the perfect companion for weekend strollers and dedicated longdistance walkers alike. The trail runs for 55 kilometres34 miles along cheshires beautiful and varied central sandstone ridge between frodsham, on the mersey estuary in the north, and whitchurch, just over the border in shropshire, in the. North cheshire way including map, gps files and statistics. Need an alternative to the challenge walk yet wish to walk along the sandstone trail, come along on this walk to get a taster of the trail. First created in 1974, the trail was further extended into the town centres of frodsham and. Buy easy walks from the sandstone trail short circular walks from cheshires sandstone trail cheshire. There s hills, there s quarries alive and dead, and even some deer too. A fine morning of blue sky, a brisk north wind, and the vast open spaces of the cheshire plain soaking up the early autumn sunshine. This cleverly structured and well designed guidebook gives walkers the ten best short circular walks along the length of. Walking cheshires sandstone trail official guide book.
The trail crosses this bridge stile and then veers left to cross the next field. Tony bowerman is the author of walking cheshires sandstone trail 3. Cheshires sandstone ridge is an exciting new landscape partnership scheme which will help to. Walking the sandstone trail whitchurch, shropshire. Running from disley to kidsgrove, the gritstone trail is a 35 mile walk through cheshire s peak district. The walks range from very easy short strolls to more challenging ones. This splendid threeday path hurdles the upthrust of cheshires backbone, a sandstone ridge that runs from the mersey south to the shropshire border. Official guide 34 miles along cheshires central sandstone ridge. Walk cheshires beautiful sandstone trail frodsham, cheshire. Official guide 34 miles along cheshire s central sandstone ridge 20 by tony bowerman isbn. Cheshires sandstone trail can be joined at numerous places along the way, and the well managed and waymarked side paths give easy access to towns, villages, pubs, cafes and other amenities. The sandstone trail website is run by northern eye books limited publishers of inspiring, awardwinning walking books and maps, including official guides and walking books for the sandstone trail the lake district, peak district, yorkshire dales, south west coast path, snowdonia, loch lomond and the trossachs, other uk national parks, wales and the wales coast path.
The sandstone trail is a 55kilometre 34 mi longdistance walkers path, following sandstone ridges running northsouth from frodsham in central cheshire to. Mar 27, 2016 need an alternative to the challenge walk yet wish to walk along the sandstone trail, come along on this walk to get a taster of the trail. Jean warham this book provides 25 tried and tested circular walks exploring the beautiful countryside of east cheshire. To discover the best ways to enjoy macclesfield forest in cheshire see the activities page, where you can find details on mountain biking and walks in the forest, from a low level stroll to an uphill route where you can experience amazing views across the peak district and towards cheshire s highest point, shining tor. You then turn around and follow woodland trails back to the start point. Explore different aspects of cheshires historical past with this collection of walks. This new, comp rehensive, indepth, f ull colour guide book to the sandstone trail is the perfect companion for weekend strollers and dedicated longdistance walkers alike. But dont forget that gritstone is the true reason youre there. Cheshires sandstone trail is probably the most popular middledistance walk in northwest england. Lovely walking through sandstone rocky outcrops and wooded areas. Its the perfect place to relax outside after your exercise.
The funding was granted under the growth programme as part of the european agricultural fund for rural. Top 10 walks 1st edition, july 2016 by tony bowerman isbn. Jul 15, 2016 buy easy walks from the sandstone trail short circular walks from cheshires sandstone trail cheshire. The sandstone trail website is run by northern eye books limited publishers of inspiring, awardwinning walking books and maps, including official guides and walking books for the sandstone trail the lake district, peak district, yorkshire dales, south west coast path, snowdonia, loch lomond and the trossachs, other uk national parks, wales and the wales. Along the route theres a variety of interesting landmarks and features. The author has divided the routes into seasons to show each at its very best. Together, cheshire west and chester council and cheshire east council secured rural development programme for england 201420 funding to improve the infrastructure of cheshires twin trails. Walking holiday on sandstone trail, cheshire byways breaks. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. Easy walks from the sandstone trail short circular walks. Sandstone trail, cheshire s own long distance footpath. The trail is really no more than a series of linked footpaths mostly through fields and standing crops, though none the worse for that.
Official guide 34 miles along cheshires central sandstone ridge 20 by tony bowerman isbn. Tony bowerman is the author of walking cheshire s sandstone trail 3. This cleverly structured and well designed guidebook gives walkers the ten best short circular walks. New, revised edition of the official guide to cheshires sandstone trail probably the most popular middledistance walk in northwest england. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Walk cheshires beautiful sandstone trail visitengland. Everything you need to walk and enjoy cheshires sandstone trail is here. The path was created in 1974 and extended in the 1990s. It runs approximately eastwards from hooton railway station on the wirral peninsula to disley railway station on the edge of the peak district, where it connects with the gritstone trail. Its a glacial meltwater channel formed at the end of the last ice age and well worth a visit along the way. A very informative book for all those wishing to walk the sandstone trail in cheshire. Walking holiday on sandstone trail, cheshire byways. In this excellent new and informative guide, the author uses his considerable skills to bring cheshires sandstone trail to life.
Theres hills, theres quarries alive and dead, and even some deer too. Explore different aspects of cheshire s historical past with this collection of walks. Tony bowerman author of walking cheshires sandstone trail. More than information just a village 1 tarporley high street. A circular walk starting along a few miles of the sandstone trail, cheshire s beautiful and varied central sandstone ridge and then returning through forest and fields.
The route through poynton coppice is pretty at any time of the year. The sandstone trail is covered by two orangecovered ordnance survey 1. The sandstone trail is a stunning 34mile walk that follows a series of sandstone ridges through the heart of cheshire from frodsham to whitchurch. Guidebook, walking cheshires sandstone trail northern eye books 20. The trail runs for 55 km along cheshires beautiful and varied central sandstone ridge between frodsham and whitchurch. The halfway point on the trail is beeston castle, which is disguised by the prominent tree on the far side of the field. Ldwa long distance paths sandstone trail cheshire, shropshire.
Walking cheshires sandstone trail ldwa long distance. Walking cheshires sandstone trail by tony bowerman waterstones. Further along the trail, on the outskirts of delamere forest, is a hidden gorge called urchins. Were more than happy to help you book your ideal holiday. More than information just a village 1 tarporley high. Cordee cheshire top 10 walks series easy walks from the. Everything you need to walk and enjoy cheshires sandstone.
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