Cheshire Lake Boat Ramp

Boat launch for the northern half of the reservoir.

Address: S State Rd (MA Rt 8)
Getting there: right on Rt 8, at the Cheshire Reservoir Lookout and parking lot on the northern tip of the reservoir

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Common Table Food and Drink
Pub-style food and bar. Reservation link: https://resy.com/cities/cheshire-ma/venues/common-table
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Ashuwillticook Rail Trail
A 10-foot wide, 11-mile long 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. Walking, cycling, and rollerblading are all common activities, the trail is pet-friendly and wheelchair accessible. Accessibility for the respective activities and disability can be limited by seasonality and weather. Cheshire has multiple access points for the trail. Access points with parking are listed below.
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Handmade jewelry and beads created by the owner.
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