This is one of my favourite circular walks around the Sandstone Trail, taking in the highest point of the Sandstone Ridge at Rawhead. It includes some short ascents and descents (including steep steps) but I will maintain a very gentle pace in these sections!
Green
17 November 2024
2 dogs allowed
This circular walk starts at the Sandstone Trail car park (next to the old Candle Factory in Burwardsley). We walk along quiet lanes to join the Sandstone Trail and then cross field paths past Peckforton woods to enter Bulkeley Hill wood, with good views if the weather is clear. We then continue along the edge of woods, climbing gradually to to Rawhead. This is the highest point on the Sandstone trail (227m) with more great views on a clear day. From Rawhead, we continue along tracks towards Bickerton, leaving the Sandstone Trail at Chiflick farm to cross to Coppermines lane and back along lanes to Burwardsley.
It is likely to be muddy in places so I would recommend walking boots.
There is the option of post-walk refreshments at the Pheasant Inn.
Safety
Let the walk leader know of any relevant medical conditions
Refer to the Handbook for walk related information and specifically for recommended walking equipment and safety information
Remember you are responsible for being properly equipped
Ensure you have the walk leader’s phone number in case of an emergency
If you become detached from the group STOP, call out; try contacting group by phone or text. If no contact return to the last place you were with the group. Wait 30 mins repeatedly trying to make contact. After 30 mins seek help and/or make your own way safely.
The Google map below is the location of the walk start point.