Cheshire Reservoir

Cheshire is a town in the Berkshires of Massachusetts.

See

Stone tower honoring the settlers of New Providence, now Cheshire, and holding the tomb of Col. Jorab Stafford, hero at battle of Bennington during America's War of Independence

Do

• Ashuwillticook Rail Trail A 10-foot wide, 11 mile paved rail trail path. The Ashuwillticook (ash-oo-will-ti-cook) Rail Trail runs parallel to Route 8 through the towns of Cheshire, Lanesborough and Adams. The southern end of the trail begins at the entrance to the Berkshire Mall off Route 8 in Lanesborough. The northern end is at Adams center. The Trail passes Cheshire Reservoir, the Hoosic River, and several wetland habitats with abundant wildlife. Parking lots and restrooms are available along the way. A pamphlet with maps is widely available.
• Appalachian Trail

Sleep

• Harbour House Inn (Elements Hotel & Spa), 725 North State Road, ☏ +1 413 743-8959, harbourhouseinn@aol.com. 
• Cheshire Guest House, Lanesboro Road, ☏ +1 413 743-4918. Quiet country setting,backyard with gardens and a stream. 3 bedrooms 1 bath, Sleeps 6, Laundry room, Cable TV, High speed Internet, cell phone reception. 

Go next

Routes through Cheshire

North Adams ← Adams ←

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→ Lanesborough → Pittsfield