Frodsham to Whitchurch
55km/34 miles
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An airy walk following the sandstone ridge that rises dramatically from the central Cheshire plain, including rock outcrops, woodlands, castles and historic churches. There are some short, steep sections and the trail tends to pass close by but not through villages and towns, so shops and services are often a short walk off the route. The trail was first opened in 1974 but extended to its current length in the late 1990s.
The route can be walked easily in three sections of around 17km/10.5 miles each.
Public Transport
Frodsham and Delamare have regular rail services from Manchester and Chester; Whitchurch has regular rail services from Shrewsbury and Crewe, where you can change for Chester. Regular bus services connect towns and villages along the route. The
Cheshire council website, which also has information about additional transport services and a journey planner
Publications
- Sandstone Trail Walkers' Guide, free leaflet with maps, route description and background information from Cheshire council. Order here!
- Walkers' Cheshire Explorer Pack with information and accommodation on walking in Cheshire: order through the website below.
- Walking Cheshire's Sandstone Trail by Tony Bowerman, published by Northern Eye Books, RRP £11.99, ISBN 978-0-9553557-1-4
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