Helsby Hill is an Iron Age hillfort commanding a prominent position above Helsby village and grand views in all directions. Combining both natural and human-made features, steep cliffs on the northern and western sides would have provided a natural semicircular defence, while double rampart earthworks to the south and east would have provided protection to those sides.

Carol Hands

December 29, 2024

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Probably the highest spot on the walk, open and breezy with a panoramic view of the Mersey estuary. You deserve a breather here!

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1. Helsby Hill loop from Overton

10.5km

03:01

250m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Woodhouse & Frodsham loop from Helsby

11.4km

03:17

260m

270m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Helsby to Frodsham Marsh loop

15.1km

04:11

250m

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Elevation 130 m

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Wednesday 21 January

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Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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Location: Helsby, Cheshire West and Chester, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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View from Helsby Hill

1. Helsby Hill loop from Overton

2. Woodhouse & Frodsham loop from Helsby

3. Helsby to Frodsham Marsh loop

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