The Habitats and Hillforts Landscape Partnership Scheme ran between 2008-12, and focused on the chain of historically important hill top Iron Age forts that lines the Sandstone Ridge, including Helsby Hill, Woodhouse Hill, Eddisbury, Kelsborrow, Beeston Castle and Maiden Castle.
It was led by Cheshire West and Chester Council, with the generous support of the Heritage Lottery Fund and a partnership of local organisations and residents who worked together to deliver a wide range of outputs including:
The Scheme was a great success, won people's hearts and minds, and developed a greater sense of pride and understanding of the Ridge and its special qualities. The Sandstone Ridge Trustwas established in 2011 to continue the momentum created by Habitats and Hillforts, and to develop new activities and initiatives.
Registered Company No. 7673603
Registered Charity No. 1144470
info@sandstoneridge.org.uk