You might consider it to be on the wrong side of the Pennines, or even right on the border of the historic dispute between Lancashire and Yorkshire. However you might view the geography, a flat has gone up for rent with simply stunning views.
17.04.2022 - 10:53 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A rare landscape blanketed in purple heather where wild Welsh ponies once roamed is just a drive away from Manchester in the depths of Cheshire. Bickerton Hill is one of few remaining lowland heaths in the region and boasts stunning views across the Cheshire Plain and beyond to the Dee Valley and Welsh mountains.
The place of rugged tranquility, at almost 300 acres, is owned by the National Trust. It has been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for its lowland heath plants and wildlife.
In addition to the SSSI, the area includes Hether Wood, which is a Site of Biological Importance and a place for quiet walks in amongst the sweet chestnut, birch, oak, rowan, and beech trees. It's also a butterfly haven, where a wide variety including gatekeeper, red admiral, speckled wood, and tortoiseshell can be spotted.
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Interesting bird sightings also include the buzzard, kestrel, jay, and green woodpeckers, making it an ideal destination for avid bird-watchers. Lying south of the Sandstone Ridge at the southern tip of the Peckforton Hills, Bickerton Hill forms part of Cheshire’s famous 34-mile-long Sandstone Trail, upon which there are tons of glorious walks to discover.
Once you leave the more wooded areas along the red sandstone path you will reach a height of over 700ft. It is here where you can soak up the panoramic views of the vast countryside.
Following this, a small set of stone steps will lead to Maiden Castle, which in its day was an Iron Age hill fort. The castle was built at Bickerton between 500 and 600 BC, and was probably still occupied when the Romans arrived in Britain.
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You might consider it to be on the wrong side of the Pennines, or even right on the border of the historic dispute between Lancashire and Yorkshire. However you might view the geography, a flat has gone up for rent with simply stunning views.
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