To mark 200 years since the birth of the modern railway, Mid Chesire Community Rail Partnership (CRP) is holding a baton relay over six days in September.

These station-to-station walks will closely follow the route of the Mid Cheshire Line, starting at Manchester Piccadilly Station on Monday 22 September and finishing six days later at Chester Station on Saturday 27 September.

The carefully planned walks are of varying lengths to suit different levels of ability. Walkers will call at each station along the line handing over a knitted baton – made by community knitting group Toppers of Northwich – to the walking group tackling the next section.

Along the way, walkers will pass through the beautiful scenic countryside and fascinating historic towns.

Mid Cheshire CRP is inviting people from communities along the line to join in the celebrations, whether it’s for a short section, a full day or the total six-day walk.

View the full schedule of baton relay walks here.

To register your interest or to ask any further questions, please email coantact@midcheshirerail.org.uk.

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