Sandstone Trail celebration

The Sandstone Ridge Trust is inviting people from across Cheshire to join them in a variety of outdoor activities, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Cheshire's Sandstone Trail.

Working with local partners, Cheshire Wildlife Trust, the Forestry Commission, Meres and Mosses Landscape Partnership, Earth Skills Project and CWaC Council, the charity has organised a series of walks stretching the 34-mile breadth of the Cheshire landmark and a variety of family-friendly activities from Thursday 25th – Saturday 27th September.

In addition to the anniversary celebrations local environmental organisations are also celebrating the re-introduction of a rare-species of dragonfly – the White-faced darter – to Delamere, a crucial ecosystem along the Sandstone Ridge.

John Heselwood, Chairman of the Sandstone Ridge Trust, said: "We felt it was fitting to mark this occasion with a mass walk to highlight the Trail as a fantastic feature that both local people and visitors enjoy all year round.

"We're also taking the opportunity to highlight the array of fantastic projects currently taking place to protect and enhance the environment in the area."

Chris Meredith from Cheshire Wildlife Trust said: "We're delighted the Sandstone Ridge Trust's activities will this year support our ground-breaking white-faced darter reintroduction project at Delamere Forest. There is a very special link too, as both the darter's donor site near Whitchurch and Cheshire Wildlife Trust's own headquarters sit
very close to the Sandstone Trail, which provides a very real connection for everyone taking part.

"As we know at Bickley Hall Farm, the Sandstone Ridge has a rich wealth of wildlife to offer, and this latest project with the white-faced darter will hopefully boost that diversity of nature for people to enjoy even more."

Local schools including Bickerton and Tushingham Primary Schools in Cheshire and Windsor Primary School in Merseyside will also join in educational and diversity activities over the course of the event.

"We welcome anyone to join us at the celebratory activities, whether it's simply for a short walk or if you want to join us for the free festival at Delamere on September 27, where people of all ages can enjoy craft sessions, learning more about the wildlife, archaeology and heritage of the area and more. The more the merrier!" added John Heselwood.

Originally set up in 1974 by the former Cheshire County Council, the Trail sees thousands of visitors every year enjoying the beautiful landscapes, wildlife and heritage of Cheshire's Sandstone Ridge.

To find out more about the full detail of planned activities visit:
www.thesandstoneridgetrust.co.uk/news

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