Frodsham & Helsby hills - Thu 4 June

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Overview

BOOKING REQUIRED to receive last minute updates. No dogs please.

Over Frodsham and Helsby marshes using footpaths and farm tracks to Smithy Lane. Cross the A56 into Vicarage Lane and on to Helsby Hill for a gentle climb to the top. From the summit we pick up the Longster and Sandstone Trails to the top of Frodsham Hill before descending back to the cars Risk assessment: Crossing the busy A56 outside Castle Park and again near Helsby church.

Thursday, 4 June 2026

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:15 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:: 320m / 1050ft
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.ramblers-trafford.co.uk/

Please let the walk leader know of any health issues they should be aware of.

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SJ 51368 77455
Nearest postcode:: WA6 6SB
what3words:: drip.crash.these

Start time:: 10:30 am

Castle Park Gardens, Frodsham (free) car park

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