The trail starts in frodsham and passes rock outcrops, woodlands, castles and historic churches. Walking cheshires sandstone trail northern eye books. Its the perfect place to relax outside after your exercise. The start did seem a little confusing as we seemed to back track up the hill seeing the war memorial twice. Explore all of our times walks, complete with maps and photos, with our interactive walks finder follow the sandstone trail st from the mersey to shropshire. Sandstone trail chester 2020 all you need to know before. International delivery varies by country, please see the wordery store help page for details. Walking cheshires sandstone trail by tony bowerman. Official guide 55km34 miles along cheshires central sandstone ridge by tony bowerman paperback, 20 at the best online prices at ebay.
Gateway to the national trusts bickerton hills and the sandstone trail. Walking holidays on cheshires sandstone trail visitengland. Much of the route follows the mid cheshire ridge but in places the trail also passes through the cheshire plain, including farmland. It provides clear, easytofollow route descriptions, detailed ordnance survey maps of the whole trail, as well as fascinating explanations of the. Started this trail at frodsham using the small car park of simons lane. This vlog will take you hiking the south cheshire way. Add to favourites more about the sandstone trail take a walk on the wild side discovering the ancient market town of frodsham, georgian whitchurch and everything in between. The trail is located on the edge of the peak district. 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. At the heart of cheshires sandstone trail are two remarkable castles that face each other from adjacent hills. Hiking the south cheshire way walking from crewe to.
Walking cheshires sandstone trail official guide 55km34 miles along cheshires central sandstone r by tony bowerman 9781908632333 paperback, 20 delivery uk delivery is within 3 to 5 working days. These days we frequently hear stories of heroic acts of walking. It is about a dragon who settled here and people are now walking on its back. The trail at this point forms a sunken track, with open grassland to the east right and heathland with scattered birches to the west left. 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. Shop for walking cheshires sandstone trail official guide 55km34 miles along cheshires central sandstone ridge 20th edition from whsmith. I wrote the tale to explain how the sandstone ridge came about. Stride out along the sandstone trail and sample some of the finest walking in cheshire. Cheshire s popular sandstone trail offers 34 miles55 kilometres of superb, unbroken walking over some of the finest countryside in cheshire and northern shropshire. This section of the sandstone trail is simply sensational. The sandstone trail is a 55kilometre 34 mi longdistance walkers path, following sandstone ridges running northsouth from frodsham in central cheshire to whitchurch just over the shropshire border. Cheshires sandstone trail is probably the most popular middledistance walk in northwest england. With this book youll discover parts of cheshire and wirral you never knew existed. At the heart of cheshire s sandstone trail are two remarkable castles that face each other from adjacent hills.
I know only a small part of it but one of these days will walk the whole trail. 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. Each turn led you to see something you wouldnt expect. Cheshires popular sandstone trail offers 34 miles55 kilometres of superb, unbroken walking over some of the finest countryside in cheshire and northern shropshire. The pub has a lovely garden area with wonderful views over the cheshire plain. Book now award winning, luxury, dog friendly cottages in the south cheshire countryside. Sandstone trail, cheshire, england part 1 august 29, 2017 keyman 1 comment this month i walked in cheshire, a fairly flat county in england that runs along the border of wales and is just south of liverpool in the greater manchester area. Its also one of the best long distance paths in north west england. Everything you need to walk and enjoy cheshires sandstone trail is here.
If you have a coupon for our shop then enter it here. The path was created in 1974 and extended in the 1990s. Sandstone trail, cheshire, england part 1 the lone. Stride out along the sandstone trail aka the sandstone ridge and sample some of the finest walking in cheshire.
Walking the cheshire sandstone trail the urban wanderer. Follow the ridge of sandstone that rises dramatically from the cheshire plain and enjoy this invigorating walk at any time of year. Aug 29, 2017 sandstone trail, cheshire, england part 1 august 29, 2017 keyman 1 comment this month i walked in cheshire, a fairly flat county in england that runs along the border of wales and is just south of liverpool in the greater manchester area. It provides clear, easytofollow route descriptions, detailed ordnance survey maps of the whole trail, as well as fascinating explanations of the trails geology, history, landscapes and wildlife. Walking cheshire s sandstone trail official guide 55km34 miles along cheshire s central sandstone r by tony bowerman 9781908632333 paperback, 20 delivery uk delivery is within 3 to 5 working days. If you are looking for something a little less energetic, take a leisurely stroll around one of the many towns and villages that cheshire has to offer. The sandstone trail is undoubtedly one of the best walks, and best walking routes, in cheshire. Start your day in frodsham, before climbing to the summit of overton hill from where delamere forest lies ahead, the perfect destination for a picnic. Walking cheshires sandstone trail tony bowerman haftad. Sandstone trail day walk, 2018 north cheshire nordic walking.
In late august 2017, i walked the sandstone trail in cheshire northern england. View northwards, near the crossroads with a minor path, on a sunny autumn morning. The journeyman brings cheshires sandstone trail to life. Walking cheshires sandstone trail ldwa long distance paths. Johnny gillett, aka the journey man, walked the 34 miles from whitchurch to frodsham telling stories of the spectacular countryside en route.
Two lovely books describing some of the best walks on and along cheshires sandstone trail. Right on the trail the pheasant inn is a great place to stop for refreshments. Sandstone trail cottages self catering holiday cottages. The sandstone trail is a 55 kilometre hiking trail from frodsham in cheshire to whitchurch in shropshire. This cleverly structured and well designed guidebook gives walkers the ten best short circular walks along the length of. The official guidebook, walking cheshires sandstone trail, breaks the route into seven easy and enjoyable sections that start and finish logically at convenient towns, villages, roads or key points. 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. Sandstone trail, cheshire, england part 2 the lone. Thousands of products are available to collect from store or if your orders over. Walking cheshires sandstone trail official guide 55km34. 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 walk can be done in sections, with plenty of public transport along the route.
Walking cheshires sandstone trail by tony bowerman waterstones. Walking cheshires sandstone trail tony bowerman nantwich. Award winning, luxury, dog friendly cottages in the south cheshire countryside. The original sandstone trail officially opened in 1974. We have a great range of walking, hiking, trekking from top brands. Johnnys first stop was at maiden castle on bickerton hill where the fine summers evening afforded excellent views. Everything you need to walk and enjoy cheshire s sandstone trail is here.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Walking the sandstone trail whitchurch, shropshire. Official guide 34 miles along cheshires central sandstone ridge 20 by tony bowerman isbn. One is a genuine, ruined medieval castle built in 1220 and now cared for by english heritage, and the other is a genuine victorian fake built for local landowner lord tollemache in the 1850s. The walk has a few steep sections, but no major climbs, making it an ideal route for families. I know that at just 34 miles, its not exactly the longest trail on record, but im planning to walk the sandstone trail in cheshire ok and a bit of shropshire and am trying to sort out the logistics. Follow the ridge of sandstone that rises dramatically from the cheshire plain and.
This little post is a record of our trek down the sandstone trail, 34 miles close to our home in chester. The guide describes thirteen linked circular walks, each of which includes a section of the sandstone trail, which together provide a complete north to south route description. The trail starts at disley railway station, to the south east of manchester and follows the pennine edge southwards to finish at kidsgrove railway station near stoke on trent. This multiday route follows a sandstone ridge that rises from the central cheshire plain. The sandstone trail stretches over 34 miles from frodsham to whitchurch over varied terrain. Tony bowerman is the author of walking cheshire s sandstone trail 3. 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. New, revised edition of the official guide to cheshires sandstone trail probably the most popular middledistance walk in northwest england.
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 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. My favourite walk lies to the south of the sandstone ridge as i climb the slopes of bickerton hill. Jul 30, 2009 a cheshire storyteller has been telling tales about the sandstone trail. Walking cheshires sandstone trail by tony bowerman, 9781908632333, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
Runner up self catering property and self catering provider of the year by marketing cheshire. 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. New, revised edition of the official guide to cheshire s sandstone trail probably the most popular middledistance walk in northwest england. Sandst one trail walkers guide a 55km34mile trail from frodsham to whitchurch. Rugged sandstone outcrops, lofty trees and panoramic views both east and west across a patchwork landscape, the highpoint being rawhead at 745 feet above sea level not bad for flat cheshire. Tony bowerman is the author of walking cheshires sandstone trail 3. Much of the route follows the mid cheshire ridge but in places the trail also passes. The 5 best cheshire hiking trails with photos tripadvisor. 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.
Tony bowerman author of walking cheshires sandstone trail. This book is a complete guide to the sandstone trail and contains all the information you will need to enjoy this popular walking route. The guide describes thirteen linked circular walks, each of which includes a section of the sandstone trail, which together provide a. Official guide 55km34 miles along cheshire s central sandstone ridge by tony bowerman paperback, 20 at the best online prices at ebay. Perfectly located base for exploring cheshire, shropshire and north wales. Walking cheshires sandstone trail ldwa long distance. Walking from crewe to baddington on country footpaths. Walking the trail from north to south is recommended. The trail is normally completed over three days of approximately 18 kilometres hiking a day. This cleverly structured and well designed guidebook gives walkers the ten best short circular walks along the. None of the walks are strenuous and all are circular walks with clear parking instructions. This guide book to the sandstone trail is a useful companion for weekend strollers and dedicated longdistance walkers alike. This was the first trail i ever really done with friends.
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