Cycling and Walking
The Dodington
Lodge Hotel makes an ideal base for those who want to enjoy a mini break,
cycling, walking or both.
By mini break,
we mean anything from an overnight stay, through to a three-day stay, to a full
weeks break, if you would really like to get away from it all!
Location
Our location on
the Shropshire/Cheshire border makes us an ideal location for those who wish to
explore the countryside and all things rural, without spending all day walking
up and down large hills and mountains!
The Sandstone
Trail begins (or ends) in the Whitchurch
Jubilee
Park, which is located a few minutes walk away from the hotel.
The trail runs
for 34 miles, through predominantly the Cheshire
countryside, past castles and hill forts, along and across canals, through
woods and a forest, until it reaches Frodsham.
Along the way, there are a number of circular walks that begin at various
points along the trail.
For cyclists,
there are a number of routes existing that begin and end in Whitchurch, from
easy to difficult, from short to long.
Whitchurch is
also the beginning and the end of Regional Cycle Route 31, which runs from
Whitchurch via the market town of Ellesmere (our local
Lake District
) and onto the border market town of Oswestry, located on the English side of
the England/Wales border.
Whitchurch is
also located on National Cycle Route 45, which begins north of the town, over
the
Cheshire
border and runs through Shropshire to the town of
Ironbridge. The route also continues in other
places in
Shropshire
and beyond.
Route Information
We have many
leaflets about different walking and cycling routes that begin in Whitchurch,
typically from within 5 minutes of the hotel.
We also have information about routes that begin locally, for example,
just over the Cheshire
border in Malpas.
If you wish,
once you have made your reservation we can send you a selection of routes prior
to your stay, in order that you can plan your activities.
We also have a
small stock of publications and maps for sale at the hotel
Accommodation - You
We have ten,
well appointed ensuite bedrooms, all either double or single, including deluxe
rooms, making us an ideal base for a serious explorer, individually or in small
groups. For additional information
on the rooms CLICK
HERE
Accommodation Your Kit
While we
dont currently have dedicated storage facilities, we are able to accommodate
your equipment, from cycles to boots, in back areas of the hotel, including
facilities to dry out kit.
Food and Drink
We have a well
stocked bar, which is open throughout the day, serving a wide selection of hot
and cold drinks.
Food is served
at lunchtimes from our Lite Bites and Bar Snack menus and in the evenings
(including Sundays) served from our Bar Snack menu in the bar and Α la Carte in
the restaurant.
If
you require a packed lunch for your next days exploring, please advise us of
what you require by 7pm the night before and it can be provided for you.
We prefer to let you choose sandwich fillings etc, rather than decide for
you!
Breakfast
This
is served from 7am weekdays and from 8am weekends and bank holidays.
(If
you wish to make an earlier start, we can arrange a breakfast tray, please
advise us by 7pm the night before).
Help
yourself to juices, cereals and toast, then we can cook something fresh to
order.
Other Details
Water
Bottles Please ask and we will be happy to fill these for you.
Supplies
We have a small selection of supplies available for purchase and we can
assist with other items, for example, if you need a plaster or two, please ask
at reception.
Links
to other useful sites:
Shropshire
Shropshire
Cycling
Shropshire Walking
Family
Cycling in Shropshire. Shropshire County Council.
This guide gives you all you need to get out and about by
bike with your family. It includes cycling tips, information about bicycle kits
as well as 7 family friendly rides in Shropshire. Available for £1.00 from
Visitor Information Centres or call Shropshire County Council on 01743 253008.
Or click
here (2.78 MB) to download for free
Cheshire
Discover
Cheshire
The
Sandstone Trail
