Longster Trail

The Longster Trail was devised in the 1970s but the path was first opened and properly waymarked during the 1980s.

It was named after Frank Longster, a local man who served as chairman of the Mid-Cheshire Footpath Society during the 1970s until his death in 1974.

These include the cathedrals in Liverpool, Beeston Castle and the mountains of North Wales.

The path also passes two public houses along its length, namely The White Horse in Great Barrow, and the Bird in Hand in Guilden Sutton.

The end of the path is also very close to The Piper, a pub on the side of the A41 road, Chester.

A new style Longster Trail Waymarker
The summit marker and start of the Longster Trail, Helsby Hill
The end point of the trail on the edge of the A41 road, Pipers Ash, Chester
The altitude profile of the Longster Trail showing the maximum height of the path at Helsby Hill