A NEW course been launched at Walton Hall and Gardens which allow people to further explore the estate.

The new orienteering course has officially opened and has been launched in partnership with SSE as part of its Fiddler’s Ferry legacy project programme.

The project saw the ex-site owners fund several local projects to help preserve the history and heritage of Fiddler’s Ferry before the site is demolished.

At the starting point of the course, users will be welcomed by an interpretation board which displays the history of the power station and the significance the site has had on the local community over the decades.

There are four different courses, one being fully accessible, to choose from, each varying in distance from half a kilometre to 1.3 kilometres, which means there is a course to suit everyone including children, families, schools as well as seasoned pros.

The courses are free to use and maps are available to download from Walton Hall and Garden’s website.

Cllr Tony Higgins, cabinet member for leisure and community, said: “We are excited to launch the new, permanent orienteering courses at Walton Hall and Gardens, as another brilliant asset to this wonderful estate.

“The courses will further add to the selection of outdoor activities that Walton has on offer this summer, enabling everyone from families to local community groups and schools to hone their navigational skills and have fun in the great outdoors which is essential for our health and wellbeing.”

For more information and to download your orienteering maps for free ahead of your next visit, head to waltonhallgardens.co.uk/orienteering.