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Cheshire | Anglesey Cheshire | Anglesey Pub Walks Pub Walks Cheshire | Anglesey Cheshire | Anglesey The White Eagle Rhoscolyn, LL65 2NJ T: 01407 860267 @whiteeaglemon The Swan Tarporley, CW6 0AG T: 01829 733838 @swan_tarporley The Crown Goostrey, CW4 8PE T: 01477 532128 @crown_goostrey The Oyster Catcher Rhosneigr, LL64 5JP T: 01407 812829 @oystercatcher16 The Partridge Stretton, WA4 4LX T: 01925 730848 @PartridgeStrett Pub Walks Pub Walks Cheshire | Anglesey Cheshire | Anglesey Tarporley Village Trail Jodrell Bank & BeyondTarporley Village Trail Jodrell Bank & Beyond 2.5 miles - 1hr 15mins 2.5 miles6 miles - 1hr - 15mins 3hr 6 miles - 3hr Start point: The Swan, Tarporley, Cheshire, CW6 0AG Start point: The Crown, Goostrey, Cheshire,Start point:CW4 8PEThe Swan, Tarporley, Cheshire, CW6 0AG Start point: The Crown, Goostrey, Cheshire, CW4 8PE This walk takes you around Tarporley, along quiet lanes Cross the road onto Toor Rise and follow Toor Rise until The old farming village of Goostrey is situated in the History: The observatory was built in 1945 by with views over the Cheshire countryside and through the you come to the end of the road. south of Cheshire and is the perfect place for a country Sir Bernard Lovell to investigate cosmic rays town centre, with its charming shops and old buildings, pub walk. during the Second World War. The world- passing by some of the village’s most historic sites. Look out for: Views of Beeston Castle. The 'Castle of the famous satellite has played an important role Rock' - its medieval title - was built in the 1220s by Ranulf, The six mile walk begins at The Crown and will take you in astronomical research, and was involved in The Walk Earl of Chester, one of the greatest barons of Henry III's full circle around the village. tracking space probes at the start of the England. At its summit is the inner bailey, which has Space Age. Starting at The Swan in Tarporley, turn left and walk up views across eight counties, from the Welsh Mountains to Keep a look out for the listed buildings you’ll pass along Main Street. the way, all of which are considered historically and the west to the Pennines in the east. It also contains the After having passed the barn, bear left. Follow famous castle well, over 100 metres deep and one of the architecturally significant. Cross the road at the traffic lights and head up Park Road. the signpost for Jodrell Bank. deepest in any English castle. This was traditionally the Follow the road until you reach a sharp right bend. The Walk place where King Richard II concealed his treasure from When you come to a set of cross roads, turn Continue forward between the trees and through a kissing his pursuing enemies in 1399. Start at The Crown pub car park and turn left down Main left down Cross Lane until you reach a gate, into a field. Keep to the left and walk along the fence. Road. junction. At this junction, bear right and follow Follow the path to your left until you come out onto the signpost to Peover Heath. Look out for: Views of Portal country house. The timber- Oathills Drive and turn right onto Oathills Close. Take the first left down Church Bank. The Church of St framed Grade II listed house was built in 1900–05, and Luke will be on your right hand side. Continue walking straight along Blackden After about 100 yards, you will see some steps and a ramp. was a hospital for wounded soldiers in World War II. Lane until you reach a layby just off the road. Go up the steps and follow the path which will take you Look out for: The Church of St Luke is the first Grade II Behind this, you will see a path between two Turn left at the road and bear right onto the public onto High Street. listed building on the village walk. fields signposted Boots Green. Walk down footpath. this path until you come to the road Boots Turn right on High Street and continue on the road to the History: Around 1200, the first chapel of Goostrey was Green. Take the first right, before you reach the houses on the town centre until you reach Manor House on your left. built and was made out of a timber frame. The church left, passing through the stone gateposts and an opening was restored in 1711 and again in 1792 when the wood Follow this path until it becomes a paved At the yard immediately after Manor House, go through in the trees. was replaced by brick. road. At the T-junction, marked by a black and the Grade II listed lych gate into the churchyard. white signpost, turn left and head back into You will come out onto the Portal Championship Golf Carry on along Bomish Lane until you reach a barn on Look out for: St Helen’s Church. The first documentary Goostrey down Boothbed Lane. Course. Go left up the hill on to the driveway and to the your right hand side. evidence of a church on this site was in 1287, and the right, past the Club House. Turn left at the cross roads. Continue down earliest parts of the present church are the two chapels Look out for: Along this track, you will see the Main Road until you reach The Crown on your which date back to the 15th century. Within the Keeping on the driveway, pass the car park and after 100 telescopes of Jodrell Bank. left hand side. yards turn right onto a golf drive along the golf course. churchyard is a Grade II listed red sandstone cross base Continue downhill and 100 yards before you reach a metal and shaft from the 15th or 16th century. The churchyard Take a seat in The Crown and recuperate bridge crossing a pond, turn right onto a path and head also contains the war graves of a Royal Engineers soldier from your walk with a glass of your favourite towards the fence. and two airmen of World War II. tipple and a bite to eat. Take the metal gate out of the churchyard, along Church Passage, and turn left onto High Street and you are back Fallen in love with Cheshire? With its at The Swan. picture-perfect surroundings, traditional coaching inn, The Swan offers visitors a Look out for: The Swan pub, the perfect place to rest and comfortable place to rest their head th Good for scenic views with the choice of one of its sixteen restore your energy after a long walk. The 16 century bedrooms. coaching house has been welcoming guests through its doors for over 500 years and was a convenient resting place for those travelling from London to Chester. From Sea to Land, Explore Rhosneigr Anglesey Coastal FromWalk Sea to Land, Explore Rhosneigr Anglesey Coastal Walk 5.5 miles - 3hr 5.5 miles4 miles - 3hr - 2hr 30mins 4 miles - 2hr 30mins Start point: The Oyster Catcher, Rhosneigr, LL64 5JP Start point: The Oyster Catcher, Rhosneigr, LL64 5JP Start point: The White Eagle, Rhoscolyn, LL65 2NJ Start point: The White Eagle, Rhoscolyn, LL65 2NJ The peaceful village of Rhosneigr is situated on the Continue down the path until you reach a main road. Turn This picturesque walk loops around the Southern tip of History: In 1855, the Liverpool ship called the ‘Southern Anglesey Coastal Path, making it the perfect location for left, and follow the signs for Rhosneigr. Holy Island on the North West coast of Anglesey. The Cross’ crashed into hidden rocks and sank into the sea. long walks. This walk will take you from The Oyster clifftop walk passes the stunning Bwa Gwyn (White Luckily, the 17 men on board managed to escape into the Catcher along the coastal cliffs and around the quaint After about a mile, turn left and cross the road. You will Arches) and enjoys panoramic views over the west coast ship’s lifeboat. However, their escape was not as lucky as village. soon see a footpath sign at the entrance to a private of the island and over Caernarfon Bay, taking you in a full they hoped as they spent an entire 12 hours on the tiny residential road. Next to this drive, there will be a public circle back to the warmth of The White Eagle. rocks. From its wildlife to its stunning sea views, this walk is right of way towards the edge of the lake. perfect for families with children but is unsuitable for The Walk Make your way along the path and follow it around the pushchairs and wheelchairs. Look out for: This area used to be tidal until the sand cliffs. You will reach a little footbridge with a footpath separated it from the sea. Parts of the lake are now full of From The White Eagle car park, make your way onto the heading down to a rocky cove. The Walk reeds, making it the ideal home for all types of birds. beach and turn right along the sand. During the summer, keep an eye out for great crested Walk towards the rocky outcrops, until you reach the wall With the Oyster Catcher car park on your left hand side, grebes, tufted ducks, pochard, greylag goose and more. After around 200 metres, bear right up a slipway leading with the kissing gate. Keep on the path and pass through a pass the pub and turn left. Go through the kissing gate and to an access road between the houses. Here you will pass gap in the wall.
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