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Walk
the Sandstone Trail
3
or 4 Nights - GENTLE/MODERATE

Walk the way marked Sandstone Trail which follows the ridge from Beacon Hill at Frodsham,
through Delamere Forest, past Beeston Castle and over the Peckforton Hills
to Grindley Brook on the Shropshire border. The trail has great views
over the Cheshire Plain to the Welsh Hills. Total walking distance is
30 - 35 miles depending on overnight stops. The walk is relatively easy
with some more moderate hilly sections.
Start on the first day with a
gentle walk from Frodsham to the first nights B & B (We meet you at the
start and collect your luggage). Daily walking distance on the 4 day break is 7 - 10 miles and on the 3 day
break is 10 - 12 miles.
Accommodation:
Standard itinerary, farms
or Inns. Packed lunch provided
COST: Per
person - Standard
| Number
of nights |
Cost |
| 3
nights 4 days walking |
£245 |
| 4
nights 4 days walking |
£295 |
| Single
supplements |
£10
- £15 per night |
COST: Per
person - Country House Hotel and Country Farmhouse
| Number
of nights |
Cost |
| 3
nights 4 days walking |
£305 |
| Single
supplements |
£10
- £15 per night |
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This walking
holiday includes
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- Overnight
B & B accommodation
- Detailed routes, maps,
background
information
- Packed
lunch
- Luggage transfer
& emergency back-up
- Car
parking or transfer to and from
nearest station
Nearest station -
Runcorn and Frodsham. Whitchurch at the end of the walk
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ITINERARY
- Standard - Gentle
First Day - Arrive
in Frodsham from lunchtime early afternoon. We meet you to collect your
luggage and run through the arrangements. Have a look around Frodsham and
then walk onto the ridge, with views over the Mersey, to the edge of
Delamere Forest. Accommodation at small Organic Farm 3 - 4 miles
Day
2 - Walk through Delamere Forest, Primrose Hill wood and past
Summertrees tearooms (worth a stop for homemade cake) and on to the
Georgian village of Tarporley. Several pubs and a nice Italian restaurant.
Accommodation, Foresters Arms. Can upgrade to the Swan Hotel. 10 miles
Day
3 - Today a gentle walk from Tarporley past the canal and on to
Beeston Castle (worth a climb up if its a fine day) and then onto the
Peckforton Hills, a low ridge. Pass the Candleworkshops and the nice
Pheasant Inn at Burwardsley. Accommodation at the very comfortable Manor
Farm. Eat at the Cholmondeley Arms - Cheshire Dining pub of the year many
time. 8 miles
Day 4 - Today's
walk takes you back onto the ridge for a short distance and then through
rolling Cheshire farmland to the end of the walk where we meet you with
your luggage and take you back to the car or on to the station. 11 miles,
or option to stop on the edge of Whitchurch 9 miles.
Day 5 -
Option to spend an extra night at a country house hotel in Frodsham and
depart the next morning.
ITINERARY
- Country Hotel and farm itinerary - Moderate
First Day - Arrive
in Frodsham. Stay at Heathercliffe House Country Hotel.
Day
2 - We meet you to collect your luggage and run through the arrangements.
Walk from Frodsham and onto the ridge, with views over the Mersey, to
Delamere Forest. From here walk through Primrose Hill wood and past
Summertrees tearooms (worth a stop for homemade cake). Accommodation at
Willington Hall Hotel. 11 - 12 miles
Day
3 - Today a gentle walk through farmland and over the canal to Beeston
Castle (worth a climb up if its a fine day). From here head onto the
Peckforton Hills, a low ridge. Pass the Candleworkshops and the very good
Pheasant Inn, at Burwardsley. Accommodation at Manor Farm. Eat at the
Cholmondeley Arms - Cheshire Dining pub of the year many time. 12 miles
Day 4 - Today's
walk takes you back onto the ridge for a short distance and then through
rolling Cheshire farmland to the end of the walk where we meet you with
your luggage and take you back to the car or on to the station. 11 miles,
or option to stop on the edge of Whitchurch 9 miles.
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