Longster Trail
A 10-mile walk in the beautiful Cheshire countryside that is waymarked throughout. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Start: Helsby Hill
Grid Ref: SJ 492 754
Distance: 10 miles (16 km)
Grid Ref: SJ 492 754
Distance: 10 miles (16 km)
Climbing: 142 metres
Time: 4–5 hours
Duration: 1 day
Time: 4–5 hours
Duration: 1 day
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
266 Wirral and Chester
267 Northwich and Delamere Forest
Summary
The Longster Trail is a waymarked footpath in Cheshire, England. It runs from the summit of Helsby Hill to the village of Piper’s Ash, Chester, passing through Alvanley, Manley, Barrow, Guilden Sutton, Hoole, and Blacon. Many of the best views along the Longster Trail can be enjoyed from the summit of Helsby Hill, including the cathedrals in Liverpool, Beeston Castle, and the mountains of North Wales.