New, revised edition of the official guide to Cheshire’s Sandstone Trail – probably the most popular middle-distance walk in Northwest England. The Trail runs for 55 kilometres/34 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.
Compiled and tested by seasoned walkers and local experts, this comprehensive, full colour guide is the perfect companion for weekend strollers and dedicated long-distance walkers alike.
Everything you need is here:
- Clear, easy-to-follow route descriptions
- Detailed, large-scale Ordnance Survey maps of the whole Trail
- Fascinating explanations of the Trail’s geology, history, landscapes, culture and wildlife
- What to look out for along the way - from castles and caves, to panoramic views and wildlife
- More than 100 stunning modern and archive photographs
Contents
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The Best of Cheshire
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Where is the Sandstone Trail?
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Walking Cheshire’s Sandstone Trail
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Making Sense of the Sandstone Trail
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Route Directions, Points of Interest, Nature Notes
- Frodsham to Manley Common
- Manley Common to Gresty’s Waste
- Gresty’s Waste to Tarporley
- Tarporley to Burwardsley
- Burwardsley to Larkton Hall
- Larkton Hall to Willeymoor Lock
- Willeymoor Lock to Whitchurch
Reviews and Endorsements
“ In this excellent new and informative guide, the author uses his considerable skills to bring Cheshire’s Sandstone Trail to life. This is the book for you!”
– The Long Distance Walkers’ Association
