The Sandstone Trail

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Grade: Long distance
Distance: 18km/11 ¼ miles
Time: 5-6 hours
Map: OS Explorer 267
What 3 Words: ///rafters.transmits.school
Stride out along the Sandstone Trail (AKA the sandstone ridge) and sample some of the finest walking in Cheshire. Follow the ridge of sandstone that rises dramatically from the Cheshire plain and enjoy this invigorating walk at any time of year.

The original Sandstone Trail officially opened in 1974. It has recently been extended so it now links the towns of Frodsham and Whitchurch. This not only makes it more accessible by public transport but also means you can enjoy some of the excellent facilities available in each town.

The Trail has been split into three sections of 18 or 19km or about 11miles which most people should find an enjoyable day’s walk.

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Opening Times

Open (1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021)

Directions

Road Directions

There are good rail links to Frodsham, Delamere and Whitchurch, as well as regular bus services to the major towns and villages.

Public Transport Directions

Train to Helsby, 14-minute walk (0.7 mile)

Bus X30 to The Robin Hood, 4-minute walk (0.2 mile)

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Recent Reviews:

chezr2014
Manchester, United Kingdom
Excellent history
Wednesday, 30th September 2020
We were staying near and came here for the afternoon walk excellent woodland area to walk in we did go up the direct route following the cart track, was quite steep in places will visit again Read full review
minesapintabods
Daresbury, Cheshire
Great Cheshire experience walk
Thursday, 1st October 2020
Completed the walk yesterday with my wife, doing it in four leisurely sections of 10,9,8 and 10 miles (inc detours) from Whitchurch to Frodsham during partial Covid lockdown. On the whole, the... Read full review
O2350AMlaurat
Trip Type:
Couples
Awful customer service
Saturday, 2nd January 2021
Very very poor customer service. Queued for around 20 minutes, which we were happy to do. The couple in front ordered a hot chocolate and 2 sausage roles. We wanted the same, to be told we couldn’t... Read full review