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Sandiway sits on a ridge of high ground just southwest of Northwich, effectively merging with the neighbouring village of Cuddington to form a single, wooded community. The landscape here is defined by its sandy soil - giving the village its name - and its proximity to the ancient Delamere Forest, which begins just a mile to the west. Most people know the village for the dominant Blue Cap hotel and the distinctive 19th-century Round Tower that stands in the middle of the A556, a remnant of a former gatehouse to the Vale Royal estate. Historically, it was a quiet rural hamlet until the arrival of the railway and the growth of the salt industry in nearby Northwich, but it has retained a leafy, semi-rural character. Today, the village is practical for those needing to travel, with Cuddington station providing a direct link between Manchester and Chester, while the A556 acts as a main artery for the region. Life tends to revolve around the local shops at the crossroads and the nearby Sandiway Golf Club, with the open spaces of Whitegate Way and Petty Pool offering plenty of room for walking right on the doorstep.