Bishop Bennet Way

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The Bishop Bennet Way is a 34 mile (55 km) route for horse riding in south west Cheshire, England, which can also be used by walkers and cyclists. It is named after William Bennet (4 March 1745 - 1820), Bishop of Cork and Ross (1790-1794) and subsequently Bishop of Cloyne (1794-1820), who carried out detailed surveys of roman roads including those between Deva (Chester) and Mediolanum (Whitchurch).[1]

The way starts near Beeston Castle and as of 2008 finishes near Wirswall on the Cheshire-Shropshire border. There are hopes to extend it to Shrewsbury.[1]

The way follows bridle ways, byways and minor roads; half of it is along tarmac roads. Walkers can bypass the longer road sections on footpaths. Cyclists are advised that some parts of the route are difficult for cycling.[1]

The way passes through, or near, Milton Green, Coddington, Shocklach and Grindley Brook.[2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c The Bishop Bennet Way. Cheshire County Council. Retrieved on 2008-06-10.
  2. ^ Bishop Bennet Way. LDWA. Retrieved on 2008-06-10.

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