The Cheshireman

This excursion provides a rare opportunity to travel by special train from the north Lincolnshire area to Chester. The route to Chester is via the scenic Hope Valley line from Sheffield and then through Altrincham and across the Cheshire Plain to the historic city of Chester. Join us on our special steam hauled train and indulge in a nostalgic experience behind our steam hauled train with a locomotive provided from the Carnforth pool.

We depart Cleethorpes at around 07:15, steam hauled through to Chester, with our train picking customers up at Grimsby Town, Barnetby, Scunthorpe, Crowle and Hatfield. From here onwards we head for Doncaster and Sheffield, then through the lengthy Dore and Totley Tunnel into the scenic Hope Valley, with the dramatic Peak District hills stretching out on either side of the line. We will encounter steep climbs and more tunnels as we head eastwards towards Chinley. Our route now skirts southern Manchester by way of Guide Bridge to Stockport and Altrincham, and then we take the old Cheshire Lines Committee secondary line via Northwich and through the arboreal Delamere Forest to Chester.

We will have nearly four hours to explore Chester, one of the most visited places in the UK. Situated on the river Dee it is famous particularly for its Roman walls which date back as far as AD79. An elevated walk around the walls is recommended, taking in other attractions on the way such as the popular Dee river frontage with its frequent boat trips, the Castle, the Cathedral, historic houses and the Rows. The Rows are timbered galleried walkways, at first floor level, dating back to the 14th century, connecting shops and cafes. 

We return from Chester diesel hauled via the Hope Valley to Cleethorpes, setting down as per the outward journey.

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