Walking the Sandstone Trail (Shropshire & Cheshire)
Sandstone Trail is a popular long-distance walking trail in north west England. The 34 mile route takes in both counties’ beautiful countryside: a 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 inns, and is known for its town clocks.
Wear well-worn vegan walking boots and bring a waterproof, as the trail can get muddy in places, especially after rain. Carry enough water, snacks, and a map or GPS – though waymarking is good.
Public transport links at both ends make point-to-point walking easy, and local taxi firms can help with transfers for circular or sectional walks.
