Six new trails are being launched this September as part of a celebration of 50 years of Halton as a borough.

The anniversary, which coincides with 30 years of national ‘heritage open days’, will be commemorated with a festival of routes, networks and connections.

The trails will explore various local landmarks, such as the Childe of Hale statue, the Lewis Carroll Centre in Daresbury and Spike Island.

The walks, which range from shorter strolls to more challenging hikes, are being launched on the Friday and will be part of a larger programme of events that are all free to attend.

Trails include Bridges, Bobbies, Boats, and a Bustling Town – an exploration of Runcorn Old Town, and Thatch-Hamlet, Famous Giant, and a 45ft Lighthouse, which can be found in Hale.

The Lewis Carroll centre

One of the highlights of Halton’s Heritage Open Days is “A Love Letter to Halton”, commissioned by Halton Heritage Partnership – a uniquely curated performance piece detailing the connections between the people that have shaped Halton over the past 50 years.

The exhibition will explore community and home, and document stories of hopes, dreams, poverty, immigration, migration, decline and changes in industry in the Halton area.

The borough of Halton was officially formed on the 1st of April 1974, named after the ancient Barony of Halton. The borough’s history stretches back to the Bronze Age and includes notable Roman influence, with a fort established on Castle Rock by Ethelfleda in 915 AD.

The Halton Heritage Guide features several sites of interest, including Halton Castle, the Runcorn Railway Bridge, and Norton Priory Museum and Gardens.

Residents and visitors can pick up a copy of the Halton Heritage Guide at one of the boroughs attractions or amenities, or download from - https://visithalton.co.uk/heritage-trails/