Allostock

Civil Parish in Cheshire

England

Allostock

Island on Shakerley Mere A former sand quarry, now a small park. It can be noisy here due to the closeness of the M6 motorway, but the level path around the lake is very popular with visitors.
Island on Shakerley Mere Credit: David Kitching

Allostock is a civil parish located in the county of Cheshire, England. It is situated approximately 3 miles northeast of the town of Knutsford and covers an area of around 1.2 square miles. The parish is part of the Cheshire West and Chester unitary authority.

Allostock is a predominantly rural area characterized by its picturesque countryside and charming village atmosphere. It is surrounded by open green spaces, farmland, and small woodlands, making it an ideal location for those seeking a peaceful and idyllic setting. The parish is home to a small population, with around 500 residents.

The village itself features a mix of traditional and modern architecture, with a handful of historic buildings standing alongside more contemporary houses. The centerpiece of Allostock is its local church, St. John the Evangelist, which dates back to the 16th century and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows.

Despite its small size, Allostock benefits from excellent transport links. The A50 road runs through the parish, connecting it to nearby towns and cities such as Knutsford, Northwich, and Manchester. This accessibility makes Allostock an attractive place to live for those who work in larger urban areas but desire a quieter and more rural lifestyle.

Overall, Allostock offers a charming and tranquil environment, with its countryside setting, historic buildings, and convenient location making it a desirable place to live for both residents and visitors alike.

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Allostock Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.241592/-2.387332 or Grid Reference SJ7471. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Island on Shakerley Mere A former sand quarry, now a small park. It can be noisy here due to the closeness of the M6 motorway, but the level path around the lake is very popular with visitors.
Island on Shakerley Mere
A former sand quarry, now a small park. It can be noisy here due to the closeness of the M6 motorway, but the level path around the lake is very popular with visitors.
Boundary  Water Park On the A50 just south of Allostock . Once a popular windsurfing centre but now only used by anglers
Boundary Water Park
On the A50 just south of Allostock . Once a popular windsurfing centre but now only used by anglers
South End of Shakerley Mere Near to cross roads of B5082 & B5081 .
South End of Shakerley Mere
Near to cross roads of B5082 & B5081 .
M6 from King's Lane, looking north Always busy especially on Friday evening!! 
(Bridge in distance carries the B5081)
M6 from King's Lane, looking north
Always busy especially on Friday evening!! (Bridge in distance carries the B5081)
M6 from King's Lane looking south
M6 from King's Lane looking south
Road Junction Junction of Baker's Lane (foreground) and Middlewich road (B5081).
Road Junction
Junction of Baker's Lane (foreground) and Middlewich road (B5081).
The Three Greyhounds Public House Situated on the crossroads of the B5081 & B5082 (Difficult to tell which Grid square, on one map its SJ7271 & another SJ7270 !!)
The Three Greyhounds Public House
Situated on the crossroads of the B5081 & B5082 (Difficult to tell which Grid square, on one map its SJ7271 & another SJ7270 !!)
Road Junction Junction of Heath Lane,(Ahead) Sandy Lane, (To left)& Townfield Lane (Behind)
Road Junction
Junction of Heath Lane,(Ahead) Sandy Lane, (To left)& Townfield Lane (Behind)
The Crown Inn , Swan Green
The Crown Inn , Swan Green
Drovers Arms, Allostock
Drovers Arms, Allostock
Townfield Farm Townfield Farm, Townfield Lane near Allostock. One of many simple, but attractive farms built from red Cheshire bricks.
Townfield Farm
Townfield Farm, Townfield Lane near Allostock. One of many simple, but attractive farms built from red Cheshire bricks.
Path across the fields, Lower Peover Path from Mill Bank Farm, Lower Peover to Swan Green. The collapsed gate renders the stile almost redundant.
Path across the fields, Lower Peover
Path from Mill Bank Farm, Lower Peover to Swan Green. The collapsed gate renders the stile almost redundant.
Road to Boots Green Taken at the junction of Brick Bank Lane and Booth Bank Lane, of which this is a picture. The building on the horizon is Boothbed Farm.
Road to Boots Green
Taken at the junction of Brick Bank Lane and Booth Bank Lane, of which this is a picture. The building on the horizon is Boothbed Farm.
Hales Pasture Taken on the public footpath with a field known as Hales Pasture to the right of the image and to the left, out of view and surrounded by private woodlands, is a small lake.
Hales Pasture
Taken on the public footpath with a field known as Hales Pasture to the right of the image and to the left, out of view and surrounded by private woodlands, is a small lake.
River scene Taken on the bridge carrying the road from Goostrey to Boots Green
River scene
Taken on the bridge carrying the road from Goostrey to Boots Green
Freegreen Lane Taken towards its junction with the A50.
Freegreen Lane
Taken towards its junction with the A50.
Stublach House, off  Byley  Lane , nr Shakerley Mere. Photo of Stublach House, the local area around this house is largely farmland, it is close to Shakerley Mere, a large lake next to the M6.
Stublach House, off Byley Lane , nr Shakerley Mere.
Photo of Stublach House, the local area around this house is largely farmland, it is close to Shakerley Mere, a large lake next to the M6.
B5081 Byley Lane, nr Shakerley Mere Photo of Byley Lane junction of King's lane, nr Shakerley Mere. The camera is pointed towards Byley & Middlewich, King's lane is the left turn, Stublach House, Stublach Farm and Earnshaw Farm are a short way down the lane on the right of the photo.
B5081 Byley Lane, nr Shakerley Mere
Photo of Byley Lane junction of King's lane, nr Shakerley Mere. The camera is pointed towards Byley & Middlewich, King's lane is the left turn, Stublach House, Stublach Farm and Earnshaw Farm are a short way down the lane on the right of the photo.
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Allostock is located at Grid Ref: SJ7471 (Lat: 53.241592, Lng: -2.387332)

Unitary Authority: Cheshire West and Chester

Police Authority: Cheshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 53.241592,-2.387332
Allostock
Place: village
Lat/Long: 53.2374452/-2.3848769
Bus Stop
Allostock, Chapel Lane / Princess Road
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 0610VR325
Naptan Bearing: SE
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Princess Road
Naptan Crossing: Princess Road
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: House number 10
Naptan LocalityName: Allostock
Naptan NaptanCode: chwdajw
Naptan ShortCommonName: Princess Road
Naptan Street: Chapel Lane
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.2377608/-2.3836616
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:00; Sa 09:30
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: WA16 31
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Lat/Long: 53.2377138/-2.3837819
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 53.2376832/-2.3839843
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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