What to do

Habitats and Hillforts

Meeting details

Suitable for: History, Archaeology and Environment Groups
Meets on: see website for dates of events and training

Contact details

Led by: Ellie Morris, Project Leader
Tel: 01244 973195
Email: habitatsandhillforts@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Website: type habitats and hillforts into Google

About us

The Habitats and Hillforts Landscape Partnership Scheme is focused on the chain of historically important hill top Iron Age hillforts that lines Cheshire's Sandstone Ridge (including Helsby and Woodhouse). Activities focus on: Conserving the hillforts and any associated features in the vicinity. Restoring and increasing natural habitats in the vicinity of the forts, as these are areas of countryside that would be visited by people and the landscape setting could benefit from increasing areas for wildlife. Making the hillforts more accessible by improving footpath access where appropriate and linking them to the Sandstone Trail. Interpreting the historical landscape and the natural habitats and the management work being carried out to enhance them. Involving the local communities surrounding the hillforts as well as a wider area. Providing appropriate volunteering and training opportunities