Beeston & Peckforton Round

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Smithy Cottage, 17th Century, with diamond-leaded windows , Peckforton Road, Beeston Cheshire. Photo: Paul S, used with permission..

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Overview

Join Jack for a moderate-grade 7.5 mile walk in the Cheshire countryside, using the Sandstone Trail and featuring not one but two castles... and a canal.
Bring a packed lunch.

Sunday, 6 July 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:: 228.6m / 750ft
Type:: circular

Dogs
Deeside Group has a policy of not allowing dogs on its walks.
Assistance dogs may be permitted, but only by prior arrangement with the walk leader.

Photo
Smithy Cottage (17th Century), Peckforton Road, Beeston, by Paul S (used with permission).

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SJ 53272 60371
Nearest postcode:: CW6 9UE
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Roadside by "The Shady Oak" pub, Bates Mill Lane, Tiverton, Tarporley CW6 9UE

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