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South Cheshire Group

We are the South Cheshire Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

From the Sandstone Trail Car Park we follow roads and footpaths down to the River Weaver at Frodsham Cut and Lock. 

The trail then goes under the railway and motorway bridges to Frodsham Marsh. We walk along the elevated path between the river and wildlife reserves towards the Manchester Ship Canal. 

After turning back towards Marsh Green, we then walk to the actual start of the Sandstone Trail, which we follow up along the ridge around Overton Hill before returning to the start. 

Please notify walk leader if going directly to start.

Sunday, 4 January 2026
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
228.6m / 750ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SJ 63284 53038
Nearest postcode:
CW5 8LF
what3words:
dispensed.risking.hovered
Meeting time:
9:00 am

Public car park, Chester Road, Acton Car share is £2.00

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 51843 76463
Nearest postcode:
WA6 6HQ
what3words:
scraper.mentioned.asteroid
Start time:
10:00 am

Sandstone Trail Car Park, Simon's Lane, Frodsham

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking