Bishop Bennet Way
A 34-mile long distance footpath stretching from Beeston in the north to Wirswall in the south which celebrates the life of William Bennet, a local Bishop of the late 18th and early 19th century. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Grid Ref: SJ 526 596
Distance: 34 miles (55 km)
Time: 13–17 hours
Duration: 1–3 days
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
257 Crewe, Nantwich, Whitchurch and Tattenhall
266 Wirral and Chester
267 Northwich and Delamere Forest
Summary
The Bishop Bennet Way is a route for horse riding in south-west Cheshire, England, which can also be used by walkers and cyclists. It is named after William Bennet (1745–1820), Bishop of Cork and Ross (1790–1794) and subsequently Bishop of Cloyne (1794–1820), who carried out detailed surveys of Roman roads, including those between Deva (Chester) and Mediolanum (Whitchurch). The way starts near Beeston Castle and finishes near Wirswall on the Cheshire–Shropshire border, with hopes to extend it to Shrewsbury. The way follows bridleways, byways, and minor roads; half of it is along tarmac roads. Walkers can bypass the longer road sections on footpaths, and cyclists are advised that some parts of the route are difficult for cycling. The way passes through or near Milton Green, Coddington, Shocklach, and Grindley Brook. (Source: Wikipedia)