Frodsham could be part of an area of outstanding beauty – as if we didn’t already know it!

CHESHIRE’S Sandstone Ridge could be designated an area of outstanding natural beauty – and Frodsham and Helsby could benefit.
The two communities can lay claim to being the northern gateway to the Ridge, which runs some 30km to Malpas, covering about 220 sq km.
The Government is considering naming the Ridge as an area of outstanding beauty – and this could bring with it important investment.


Eddisbury MP Edward Timpson fully supports the idea.
He said: “The Sandstone Ridge has long been a treasured natural asset, with over a million visitors a year.
“This designation has potential to not only protect and enhance its special environment but also bring important investment along and around its route.”
The rural landscape is dominated by a patchwork of small fields, with woodland, heathland, meres and mosses – and is famous for its hill forts.”
Andrew Hull, chairman of the Cheshire Sandstone Ridge Trust, said:”This is a watershed moment in seeking to conserve, connect and inspire future generations in understanding and caring for this unique landscape and its diverse habitats.”
Environment Secretary George Eustice said: “We have an opportunity to create a new chapter for our protected landscapes.
“The work that we are going to take forward will contribute to our commitment to protect 30 per cent of our land by 2030, and boost biodiversity, while designating more areas of the country for their natural beauty.”
The area covered by the Ridge boasts some 449 Listed Buildings, six Iron Age hillforts and four castles. Some 36,000 people live within its area, it is the location for 1,000 businesses and it offers views across eight counties.

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