Beeston Castle
Beeston Castle is a former Royal castle in Beeston, Cheshire, England, perched on a rocky sandstone crag 350 feet (107 m) above the Cheshire Plain. It was built in the 1220s by Ranulf de Blondeville, 6th Earl of Chester (1170–1232), on his return from the Crusades. In 1237, Henry III took over the ownership of Beeston, and it was kept in good repair until the 16th century, when it was considered to be of no further military use, although it was pressed into service again in 1643, during the English Civil War. The castle was slighted in 1646, in accordance with Cromwell's destruction order, to prevent its further use as a bastion. During the 18th century, parts of the site were used as a quarry.
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Stations within 10 miles of Beeston Castle, nearest first. Walking distances are estimates from the straight-line distance and the type of ground, not a measured route. Check a map before you set off. Times use Naismith's rule and don't include stops.
- Delamere7.0 mi (about 9 to 10 mi on foot) · 3.5 to 4 hours to the summit
- Mouldsworth7.3 mi (about 9.5 to 10.5 mi on foot) · 3.5 to 4 hours to the summit
- Nantwich8.6 mi (about 11 to 12.5 mi on foot) · 4 to 4.5 hours to the summit
- Wrenbury8.6 mi (about 11 to 12.5 mi on foot) · 4 to 4.5 hours to the summit
- Cuddington8.6 mi (about 11 to 12.5 mi on foot) · 4 to 4.5 hours to the summit
- Chester9.0 mi (about 12 to 13 mi on foot) · 4 to 4.5 hours to the summit
- Winsford9.3 mi (about 12 to 13.5 mi on foot) · 4.5 to 5 hours to the summit
- Hartford9.8 mi (about 12.5 to 14 mi on foot) · 4.5 to 5 hours to the summit
- Bache9.9 mi (about 13 to 14.5 mi on foot) · 4.5 to 5 hours to the summit