on the Shropshire Union Canal Grindley Brook, staircase lock on the Llangollen branch of the Shropshire Union Canal On the clearest of days sights such as the Liver Building and Anglican Cathedral in Liverpool and the Shell Stanlow Oil Refinery at Ellesmere Port can be seen from many different locations including Bickerton Hill. Other famous landmarks visible from the trail include the Jodrell Bank Observatory, which can be seen from Bulkeley Hill. Races For many years the Fire Service organised a full traverse of the trail in a day, enjoyed by walkers and runners. In May 2011 the event was revived by Helsby Running Club as an LDWA event. The current record for the full traverse is held by Duncan Harris of Chester Tri, in 4 hours, 10 minutes. The women's best time is held by Caroline Hall of Wirral AC, in 5:04. The full race deviates slightly from the official route of the Sandstone Trail by finishing at Frodsham Community Centre, located about 0.25 mile from the obelisk at the Bear's Paw, and shortening the route by just 0.1 mile. Part of the path is used for the Sandstone Trail Races in early October organised by Deeside Orienteering Club; the longer race has been run since 1977. The longer race (, of climbing) starts from Duckington (), climbs to the ridge's high point at Raw Head (227 metres) and runs northwards to Barnes Bridge Gates in Delamere Forest. The shorter race (, of climbing) starts near Beeston Castle, finishing in the same place. See also List of recreational walks in Cheshire References Further reading External links Cheshire West and Chester Council - Sandstone Trail Walking Cheshire's Sandstone Trail Discovercheshire website (Sandstone Trail). Long Distance Walkers Association Footpaths in Cheshire Long-distance footpaths in England Footpaths in Shropshire