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No sandwiches when we arrived at the cafe(!)

„Today the Salt Line runs through farmland and woodlands, with streams, pools and rough grassland. Wild primroses brighten up the steep cutting at Roughwood Hollow while later in the year the delicate flowers of scabious and harebell can be seen on the banks. Areas of willow and hazel are coppiced regularly. This is an ancient woodland practice in which trees are cut every few years to produce timber that would have been traditionally used for thatching spars, barrel hoops, hurdles and baskets. Sheltered glades are created where flower and insects thrive, until the trees re-grow and the process begins again. Some areas are managed as wild flower meadows while others are left fairly wild and just cut back enough to keep the path clear. Look out for Bullfinches and Yellowhammers that feed on buds, berries and seeds along the Salt Line.“ Quelle: https://visitcheshire.com/trails/the-salt-line

Beware crossing the bypass

Awesome selection of Belgian and British beers and a friendly welcome too. My opinion of Crewe has rocketed up

The Wheelock Rail Trail near Sandbach follows the route of a disused railway from Ettiley Heath to Malkins Bank. Today the trail is a rich haven for wildlife and wild flowers and provides a pleasant level and wide route through the Cheshire East countryside.

make sure you buy your bottle from the bottle vending machine first before going to the milkshake machine

A fabulous warm and welcoming pub, serving great beers and food. https://www.vintageinn.co.uk/restaurants/north-west/thebearsheadbrereton#/

Pull off the road to see a beautiful clear view across the fields of the Jodrell Bank observatory