Sandstone Trail

Sandstone Trail officially one of ‘Britain’s Favourite Walks’

editor — Tue, 06 Feb 2018 10:14:51 +0000

It's official! Fans of Julia Bradbury and Ore Oduba's popular ITV programme, 'Britain's Favourite Walks' have voted to include the Sandstone Trail on that list. The Sandstone Trail appears at number 70, above Clifton Suspension Bridge and the White Cliffs of Dover. And no wonder: the elevated 34-mile ridge walk has everything you'd dream of [...]

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Circular walks on the Sandstone Trail

editor — Tue, 14 Feb 2017 23:04:21 +0000

Blue remembered hills: Panoramic views towards the Welsh hills from the Sandstone Trail As well as the ever-popular long distance linear route along the Sandstone Trail — from north to south between Frodsham and Whitchurch — there are a wealth of less well-known but equally unmissable circular walks and strolls exploring the surrounding countryside. The Sandstone [...]

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Cheshire pubs on the Sandstone Trail

editor — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 19:27:19 +0000

Best bitter: Locally brewed beers such as the nectar-like Eastgate Ale can be sampled at the Pheasant Inn, in Higher Burwardsley Some of Cheshire’s best pubs and country inns — and some of the best pub walks in Cheshire — can be found either on or within easy walking distance of the Sandstone Trail. [...]

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Best of Cheshire

editor — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 19:21:25 +0000

Timber and stone: A half-timbered Tudor house on Horsley Lane, with Beeston Castle behind Cheshire’s Sandstone Trail is one of the finest and best loved long distance paths in North West England. It’s a fantastic, easy family walk that’s suitable for everyone, from grandparents to children. The Trail follows the elevated ridge of sandstone [...]

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Accommodation on the Sandstone Trail

editor — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 19:04:59 +0000

Luxury stay: The traditional Swan Hotel in Tarporley There is plenty of excellent accommodation either along or within easy walking distance of Cheshire’s Sandstone Trail. Whatever your preferences, there really is something for everyone, from Cheshire’s comfortable hotels and historic inns to friendly farmhouses and local bed and breakfast accommodation [B&Bs], camping barns, camping [...]

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Wildlife on the Sandstone Trail

editor — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 19:00:39 +0000

Making a comeback: Barn owl numbers are steadily increasing across rural Cheshire Cheshire is still a pleasantly rural county with plenty of wildlife. The Sandstone Trail runs through some of the county’s loveliest landscapes, and walkers can expect to see a good variety of wildflowers, mammals, birds and insects along the way. For anyone interested [...]

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Castles on the Sandstone Trail

editor — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 18:54:24 +0000

'Castle of the Rock': Beeston Castle rises high above the Cheshire Plain The Cheshire countryside along the Sandstone Trail is rich in British history and its monuments, stretching back several thousand years to prehistoric times. Along the way you’ll see everything from Bronze Age and Iron Age hilltop enclosures and Roman roads to medieval [...]

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Walking the Sandstone Trail

editor — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 18:42:24 +0000

Information for walkers: Blue-painted information panels crop up regularly along the Sandstone Trail The Sandstone Trail is undoubtedly one of the best walks, and best walking routes, in Cheshire. It’s also one of the best long distance paths in North West England. Cheshire’s popular Sandstone Trail offers 34 miles/55 kilometres of superb, unbroken walking [...]

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The Sandstone Trail Challenge

editor — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 18:35:15 +0000

Up for it?: Happy walkers close to the finish in Delamere Forest The Sandstone Trail Challenge is a long distance challenge for both walkers and runners, and not a race. The Sandstone Trail Challenge usually takes place on a Saturday in May, and always has lots of entries, so early booking is advisable. The [...]

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Walking books for the trail

editor — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 13:46:43 +0000

Design delight: These inspiring modern walking books are a pleasure to use These superb walking books will soon get you out and about on the Sandstone Trail and further afield across Cheshire and Wirral. Written by experts and featuring easy-to-follow directions, clear maps and eye-catching professional photography, they are a real breath of fresh air. To see the [...]

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