🛤️ THE ROUTE
This section traverses through the heart of rural Cheshire countryside, from Cranage to Tarporley. This corridor passes through agricultural land, historic villages, and sensitive rural communities.
The route must carefully navigate around protected areas including Delamere Forest and Alderley Edge while maintaining the pipeline corridor.
📍 AFFECTED COMMUNITIES
- Cranage - Starting point
- Twemlow - Rural area
- Somerford - Village to the east
- Sproston - Rural community
- Bostock - Area to the west
- Tarporley - Historic village (destination)
⚠️ KEY CONCERNS
- Delamere Forest: Must be avoided - protected woodland
- Alderley Edge: Area to be avoided
- Rural Character: Threat to Cheshire countryside
- Agricultural Land: Prime farming areas
- Historic Villages: Affects Tarporley and surrounds