The best places to visit in Cheshire with your motorhome
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Cheshire's Charm
Although most people reckon that no trip to Cheshire is complete without a visit to Chester, it can be tricky to park your motorhome (even in the park and rides) and, if you’re not into the hustle and bustle of a city, then we’d give it a miss and look to some of Cheshire’s more rural and less well-known attractions...
Bollington
You’ll not find much about Bollington in the guidebooks, as the small mill town hides its light under a bushel. Head to the centre of the town and follow the signs to the Adelphi Mill. Then unpack your bike (or hire one from the cycle centre) and pedal along the Macclesfield canal. Head north through the drystone wall-flecked fields, rolling meadows and industrial mill heritage to Marple. The Middlewood Way cycle path also runs from the Adelphi Mill and is an 11-mile route along a former railway line. Explore any of the small towns flanking the route and you’ll never be far from a tea shop or store where you can buy refreshments.
Northwich
Founded at the junction of rivers Dane and Weaver, Northwich was traditionally associated with salt production and today you’ll find a pretty market town with lots of black and white timbered buildings. As well as offering a more laid-back shopping experience than busy Chester, it’s also a good place to head if you don’t fancy cooking in your motorhome, with over 21 cafés, 11 restaurants, loads of pubs and over 18 takeaways.
Alderley Edge
Alderley Edge appeals on two levels - the Edge itself can be found at the top of the town and features red sandstone rocks studded into the hillside forming caves and cliffs. The view from the top spans across the Cheshire plains and a walk through the woodland to explore the caves makes a great day out. When you’ve worked up an appetite either eat at The Wizard at nearby Nether Alderley (01625-584000) or head into Alderley Edge town centre.
Chester Zoo
With over 11,000 animals spread over 110 acres, Chester Zoo (01244-380280) should be on many must-see lists and is sure to be a big hit with children. The number of animals keeps growing and spring arrivals this year included Humboldi penguin chicks, baby Asian short-clawed otters and a pair of rare Baribusa piglets.
Anderton Boat Lift
Britain’s only working boat lift, Anderton (01606-786777), was originally built in 1875 to link the River Weaver with the Trent and Mersey canal to help transport locally-mined salt around the country. It used a clever counterbalanced system of water-filled hydraulic rams, each of which could lift a large tub of water (or caisson) complete with a canal barge in it. It was converted to electric operation in 1908 and then gradually declined and closed in 1983. Then the painstaking task of restoring it began. Today you can enjoy a combined boat ride and lift for £12 per person. There’s a café there too.
Delamere Forest
The Delamere Forest is a 2,400-acre wood that can trace its roots back to the eleventh century. Today you can enjoy a variety of waymarked trails through it, with two walking trails of 1.7 and 2.7 miles, as well as cycle trails of four and seven miles. There are several parking areas around the woods, but the Linmere Visitor Centre is the easiest and offers a café and a cycle hire centre. There’s also a Go Ape Tree Top Adventure centre (www.goape.co.uk) to be found in Delamere.
Sites nearby:
Delamere Forest Camping & Caravanning Club CampsiteStation Road, Delamere, Northwich, Cheshire CW8 2HZ
Tel: 02476-475426 Web: www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk
Open: All year Price: From £26.35 (2 adults, pitch, electric)
Based in Delamere Forest, near Chester. Forest paths and cycleways direct from site. Bus stop adjacent to site.
Elm Cottage, Chester Lane, Little Budworth, Winsford, Cheshire CW7 2QJ
Tel: 01829-760544 Web: www.elmcottage.co.uk
Open: All year Price: From £16.50 (2 adults, pitch, electric)
Peaceful campsite and an ideal base for exploring Cheshire. Small shop at reception. The Shrewsbury Arms, a traditional pub serving good food is a short stroll away.
New Farm (Cheshire)
Long Lane, Wettenhall, Winsford CW7 4DW
Tel: 01270-528213 Web: www.newfarmcheshire.co.uk Open: All year
Price: From £16.00 (2 adults, pitch, electric)
Adult-only campsite 17 miles from the walled city of Chester. Three coarse fishing lakes on site. Pub within walking distance.
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