WALKS and activities will celebrate the 40th anniversary of Cheshire's Sandstone Trail this month.

The Sandstone Ridge Trust has organised walks, a festival, craft and heritage activities to celebrate the landmark between September 25 and 27.

John Heselwood, chairman of the Sandstone Ridge Trust, said: "We felt it was fitting to mark this occasion with a mass walk to highlight the trail as a fantastic feature that both local people and visitors enjoy all year round.

"We're also taking the opportunity to highlight the array of fantastic projects currently taking place to protect and enhance the environment in the area."

The trust, which was set up by the former Cheshire County Council in 1974, has worked with Cheshire Wildlife Trust, the Forestry Commission, Meres and Mosses Landscape Partnership, Earth Skills Project and Cheshire West and Chester Council, to organise a series of walks stretching the 34-mile breadth of the Cheshire landmark and a variety of family-friendly activities.

There will be a free festival at Delamere on September 27 where people of all ages can enjoy craft sessions and chance to learn about the wildlife, archaeology and heritage of the area.

For more information about the events visit thesandstoneridgetrust.co.uk/news