4th August Frodsham

The town is part of the Weaver Valley Regional Park and the 30 mile Sandstone Trail stretches between Frodsham and Whitchurch

More information about Frodsham can be found here.

The area around Frodsham offers the walker a large variety of easy and moderate walks. Explore the area individually or join one of our led walks - information about our led walks will be available nearer the time.

Tickets for our Frodsham trip are £20 per adult and can be purchased from 8am on 7th July 2024 in the following ways:

• Cash and cheque payments can be taken on the previous coach.
• Online payments via Ticket Tailor (booking fee applies): https://www.tickettailor.com/events/northeastlancscoachrambles 
• Telephone bookings: Jane Cordingley 01254 773913 - 8am-9am and 6pm-8pm, Monday to Friday only. We must receive your cheque payment 7 days prior to the trip.

If Jane is not available, please leave a message with Lynn: 07895760045 and she will get back to you.

 

Morning (Outward) Pick-Up Points
These are new times so please arrive at your Pickup Point 10 minutes early and once on board take your seat ASAP, this will ensure a smooth operation. We will constantly review and refine these time as appropriate.

08:00    Colne Station

08:05    Nelson Walton Lane/Leeds Road

08:10    Nelson Bus Interchange 

08:20    Burnley Brennand Street

08:30    Burnley Bus Station (Croft Street)

08:40    Burnley Tim Bobbin 

08.45    Padiham Whitegate

08:50    Padiham Town Hall 

09:00    Accrington Victoria Hospital Whalley Rd Bus Stop

09:10    Great Harwood Town Gate

09:15    Rishton Blackburn Rd / Station Rd Bus Stop

09:25    Blackburn Penny Street

09:35    Darwen Lynwood Ave

09:40    Darwen Boots

Details of the Walks available on the Day will appear below

A/B Walk
Leader Tony Culverhouse Walking Distance 9 miles Moderate

We set off from the centre of Frodsham and head through the town to follow the River weaver south-east.  There is a very muddy section early on in the walk, so we will need to be very steady footed.  The route then leaves the river, heading south to Belleaire Farm and onto Peel Hall.  We then head in a southerly direction along the Eddis Bury Way, before heading off to the north and into Snidley Moor Wood.  We follow the Sandstone Trail north through woodland to the highlight of the walk- the fabulous viewpoint at the War Memorial.  To finish the walk we descend back into Frodsham. 

A very wet and muddy section early in the ramble- some sections of steps to climb into the woodland and quite a lot of road walking, mostly along country lanes. 

C/D Walk
Leader: Graham Wrigglesworth  Walking Distance: 8 miles with 3-mile option available - both moderate

We alight at Frodsham Bridge to follow the river for about a mile. We then join the North Cheshire Way past Belleair Farm, before leaving NCW to take the road turning right at the sewage works to Hatley Farm and on to Fivecrosses. We then follow a wooded path past Crow Mere, then onto Shepherds Houses, turning right towards Woodhouse Hill and onto the Sandstone Trail into Frodsham centre.
Approximately 1000 ft of ascent - no steep climbs
Approximately 10 trestle/plank stiles 
Some overgrown paths 
Sandstone Trail uneven in parts with some steps up/down
D walk option: walk on the riverside to the North Cheshire Way and then return back on the river to Frodsham Bridge. Follow the main road back into Frodsham - good pavements all the way. Approx 3 miles