The Sandstone Trail: A Walker’s Paradise
Sandstone Trail is the most popular long-distance walking trail in North West, which is 34 miles long and takes in some of Cheshire’s most beautiful countryside alongside a sunlit forest, two castles, ancient churches and many canals and caves.
Always follow the Countryside Code, to keep all creatures safe.
The walk takes 2 to 3 days (depending on how fit you are). Or you can just break things up with small circular walks, if you don’t want to walk the whole route.
The sandstone is 225 million years old (from the Triassic period).
The walk begins in Frodsham, a north Cheshire market town that’s just 9 miles east of the Tudor city of Chester. There’s a railway station here, if you’re not driving.
The walk ends in Whitchurch, another market town, this time in north Shropshire. It houses beautiful Georgian buildings and ancient ins, and is known for its town clocks.
Alderley Edge is as much a place of stories as it is of stunning rock. The red cliffs overlook the Cheshire Plain and have sparked legends for centuries.
Modern day Alderley Edge balances this village cafés, boutique shops, and a lively community scene. Writers and artists, drawn by the legend, add to its creative energy. It’s also known these days as being the ‘Knightbridge of the North’, where many premier league footballers and their wives live.
Cheshire’s Coastline and the Irish Sea
Although known for its leafy centre, Cheshire edges out to the Irish Sea, offering its own mix of wild coast and seaside industry. Highlights include the Dee Estuary (vital for birds and wildlife) and the small towns of Neston and Parkgate, offering salt marsh views and fresh air.
Read our post on keeping dogs safe by the seaside.
