Natural England announces proposed Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in Cheshire
Cheshire Sandstone Ridge to be considered for status as Area of Outstanding Natural
Beauty.
Natural England will take forward the Prime Minister’s commitment in his 10 Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution to designate more national landscapes.
Renewed commitment to boost nature recovery and help more people access Britain’s
most beautiful landscapes as we build back greener from the pandemic.
Natural England is today (Thursday 24 June) announcing that the Cheshire Sandstone Ridge is to be considered for status as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Securing this designation would allow the area to benefit from greater protections, so that more of England’s beautiful landscapes are safeguarded for future generations.
The Cheshire Sandstone Ridge, a diverse, distinctive, and celebrated landscape located in the heart of Cheshire. Covering 230 sq km, the Sandstone Ridge is less than one hour from
Liverpool and Manchester, and is rich in heritage, archaeology, wildlife and culture.
Three other areas, Yorkshire Wolds, Surrey Hills and the Chilterns will be considered for greater protections, with potential to deliver over 40% of the additional 4,000km2 required to meet the UK’s commitment to protect 30% of our land by 2030.
