Sandstone trail Shropshire union canal and areas around

South Cheshire Group

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Overview

Starting at Beeston Castle we make our way across fields to the canal walking the tow path to the Aqua duct.

Followed by walking The Eddisbury Way Pennsylvania wood and the Sandstone trail.

Sunday, 28 September 2025

Meeting time:: 9:30 am
Start time:: 10:05 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:: 121.9m / 400ft
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SJ 63283 53036
Nearest postcode:: CW5 8LF
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Meeting time:: 9:30 am

Free public car park, Chester Road, Acton Car share is £1.00

Starting point

Grid reference:: SJ 54051 59092
Nearest postcode:: CW6 9TX
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Start time:: 10:05 am

Beeston Castle car park £4 ( free for members of English Heritage ) Recommend maximum car sharing at Acton

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