Welcome to The Marsh

The Marsh is a beautiful and serene location situated in the heart of Cheshire. It is a vast expanse of wetland that is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. The Marsh is a popular destination for nature lovers and bird watchers, as it is home to a variety of bird species, including the rare bittern. The Marsh is also a great place for a peaceful walk, with its winding paths and stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

The Marsh is not just a place of natural beauty, but it also has a rich history. The area was once used for peat extraction, and the remains of the peat workings can still be seen today. The Marsh was also used as a grazing ground for cattle, and there are still some traditional grazing meadows in the area. The Marsh has been designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its unique ecology and history.

The Marsh is a place of great importance to the local community, and it is a popular destination for school trips and educational visits. The Marsh offers a range of educational activities, including guided walks, bird watching, and nature trails. The Marsh is also home to a visitor centre, which provides information about the history and ecology of the area. The Marsh is a place of great natural beauty and historical significance, and it is a must-visit destination for anyone visiting Cheshire.

Local Schools

School	Details
Horns Mill Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sharon Wyatt	Denbigh Close Helsby Frodsham Cheshire WA6 0ED 01244259680 School Website
Elton Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kevin Manning	School Lane Elton Chester Cheshire CH2 4LT 01244667750 School Website
Alvanley Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Viney Thapar	Manley Road Alvanley Frodsham Cheshire WA6 9DD 01244478021 School Website
Imap Centre Other Independent Special School Ages:7-19 Head Teacher Mrs Christine Merrick	Unit 4A Barrowmore Estates Barnhouse Lane Great Barrow Chester Cheshire CH3 7JA 1829741869 School Website
Mickle Trafford Village School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Wendy Lyon	School Lane Mickle Trafford Chester Cheshire CH2 4EF 01244506480 School Website
Helsby Hillside Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Adam Khan	Bates Lane Helsby Frodsham Cheshire WA6 9LN 01928722991 School Website
Helsby High School Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Martin Hill	Chester Road Helsby Frodsham Cheshire WA6 0HY 01928723551 School Website
Barrow C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Paul Hudson	Barrow Chester Cheshire CH3 7HW 01244445154 School Website
Guilden Sutton C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Theresa Rainford	Arrowcroft Road Guilden Sutton Chester Cheshire CH3 7ES 01244300353 School Website
Ashton Hayes Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Jon Gilbert	Church Road Ashton Hayes Chester Cheshire CH3 8AB 01244307408 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ince And Elton Station Lane, Ince And Elton, Cheshire, CH2 4NG 1.81 Miles

Stanlow And Thornton Shell Oil Refinery, Stanlow, Cheshire, CH2 4NU 2.12 Miles

Helsby Station Road, Helsby, Cheshire, WA6 0AE 2.12 Miles

Mouldsworth Station Road, Mouldsworth, Cheshire, WA6 9EG 3.46 Miles

Frodsham Church Street, Frodsham, Cheshire, WA6 7DN 4.43 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Chesterairlink 01244 911650 8 Old Hall Lane, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 4NY 1.51 Miles
Elton And Helsby Village Taxis 01928 725837 The Willows, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 4QB 1.55 Miles
Cheshire Business Cars 01928 724444 14 Vale Gardens, Frodsham, Cheshire, WA6 0BT 2.28 Miles
Home James Chauffeurs Ltd 0870 770 8303 Carters Cottages, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 8BJ 3.31 Miles
Tristar Worldwide Chauffeur Services 01895 432000 Frodsham Business Centre, Frodsham, Cheshire, WA6 7AZ 4.10 Miles
Clover Cars Travel 01928 732326 12 Froda Av, Frodsham, Cheshire, WA6 6RE 4.28 Miles
Frodsham And District Taxis 01928 733733 106 Main Street, Frodsham, Cheshire, WA6 7AR 4.32 Miles
Cheshire Airport Transfers 07842 532645 High St, Frodsham, Cheshire, WA6 7AR 4.32 Miles
Vikingtravelas 07930 595405 High Street, Frodsham, Cheshire, WA6 7AH 4.41 Miles
Chester Cab Co Ltd 01244 312222 Hoole La, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 3EF 4.51 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Hob Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dunham On The Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Warrington Road Dunham Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Talbot Road Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Service Station Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Hapsford Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ch2 Thornton Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ch2 Wimbolds Trafford Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Road Chef Services Elton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chester Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Latham Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ch2 Bridge Trafford Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Britannia Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ch2 Elton Village Post Office Elton Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ch2 Parklands Elton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dr Brook And Partners 1928726116	School Lane Elton Chester Cheshire CH2 4PU
Helsby Health Centre 01928 723676	Helsby Health Centre Lower Robin Hood Lane Helsby, Warrington Cheshire WA6 0BW
Dr Rowland And Partners	Womens Institute Hall Lane End Farm Ashton Chester Cheshire CH3 8BH
St Columba - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Plas Newton Lane Chester CH2 1PL
St Columba - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Plas Newton Lane Chester CH2 1PL

Local Stores

Tarvin
2 Bye Pass Road
Tarvin
Chester
Cheshire
CH3 8EF
01829 740944
Store Website
3.84 miles

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SPAR - Elton
Chester Motorway Services
M56
Junction 14
Elton
CH2 4QZ
01928 728500
Store Website
1.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Animor
Sainsbury'S Ellesmere Port Kinsey Road Cheshire Oakes Ellesmere Port Cheshire CH65 9HN 0330 134 8571 contact@animor.com Website 3.40 miles

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Svp Cheshire Ltd T/A The Sands Veterinary Practice
Apex House Tarvin Sands Chester CH3 8NR info@thesandsvets.co.uk Website 3.63 miles
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Wayside Veterinary Centre
2 Long Lane Chester Cheshire CH2 2PD 01244 570364 reception@thegatehousevets.com 3.79 miles

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Barnhouse Veterinary Clinic Ltd
1 Tarvin Road Littleton Chester Cheshire CH3 7DD 01244 335550 office@barnhousevets.co.uk Website 3.92 miles
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Manor Court Veterinary Centre
Manor Court Church Street Tarvin Chester Cheshire CH3 8EB 01829 740 216 office@manorcourtvets.co.uk Website 3.98 miles
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Poultry Health Services
Manor Court Veterinary Centre Church Street Tarvin Chester Cheshire CH3 8EB 01829 740369 barton@poultryhealthservices.com Website 3.98 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Sandstone Trail
A Walk Through The Forest Following The Sandstone Trail. Simons Ln Lancashire 3.93 miles Car Park Free

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Delamere Forest
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Through Delamere Forest, Northwich, Cheshire. On This Route, You Will Follow The Red Waymarked Blakemere Trail, Allowing You To Walk Among Mature Trees And Around Blakemere Moss. Delamere Forest Is The Largest Forest In Cheshire, With Many Walking Trails In The Forest. CW8 2HZ 6.01 miles Situated Approximately 10 Miles From The Outskirts Of Chester And Close To The M56. The Forest Park Is Well Sign-Posted From The A54, A556 And B5152.

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Delamere Forest Walk
Delamere Forest Park Is A Great Day Out With The 4 Legged Buddie. There Are Many Trails To Take, On And Off Road. There Are A Few Lakes Around, Also Picnic Area And Shop/Cafe For When You Need A Icecream And A Drink For The Dog. For More Info Check Out There Website. Http://Www.Forestry.Gov.Uk/Forestry/Infd-6Mhjxj 35 Station Rd Delamere Northwich CW8 2HU 6.49 miles

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Pickering Pastures
Beautiful Views Of Runcorn Bridge And The River Mersey.. Free Car Park To Sit And Admire The View So Less Energetic Ones Can Wait In Car With Hot Flask Of Tea While You Walk Over To Admire The Views. We Turned Left And Walked Upto The Small Bridge And Winding Steps To Then Find Another Footpath. After A Few More Miles We Turned Back. Benches On The Way To Sit Admire The Views And Lots Of Places To Throw Sticks..Bobby And Me Enjoyed Our Sunny Crisp Morning Today. Pickering'S Pasture Mersey View Rd Widnes Lancashire WA8 8LP 6.80 miles I Used My Sat Nav On My Phone With Google Maps And It'S Not Hard To Find

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Wigg Island
Wigg Island, Also Known As Wigg Island Community Park, Is A Community Park And Local Nature Reserve In Runcorn, Halton, England The Linnets Runcorn Lancashire WA7 1PJ 7.38 miles

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Dutton Locks
This Walk Is So Good For The Dog To Run Around, It's Pathed, And Also Through Fields. There Are Also Some Cute Places To Sit And Have A Picnic Or A Rest And Watch The Ducks Go By! The Dutton Locks Are Really Picturesque And There Are Lovely Views! 5 Cliff Rd Acton Bridge Northwich CW8 3QY 8.15 miles It'S Literally Along The A49, Park At The Leigh Arms Pub And Walk Along The Ship Canal!

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