Soon as how Marc said that some people from my region had been in the Frodsham/Helsby area recently, I thought I would jot down a few of the places I have found worth while in the area, just in case anyone is brave enough to come near Runcorn again
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First on the list are a couple of places near Northwich (which isn't far from Frodsham).
Lion salt works is a historic site where the remains of the works are preserved (after a fashion), there are some good opportunities here, especially in monochrome. If your lucky you might be able to persuade the atendant to open the buildings at the back, where all the origional gas fired salt pans are. There is also a reasonable pub across the road.
Just down the road from here is a small village called Great Budworth it is very picturesque, and has an olde worlde feel to it. The church/graveyard is especially worth a look. The village also contains a nice pub that serves decent food.
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On the outskirts of Northwich itself are some interesting views of the industrial dereliction that surround the place, and just down the canal is the impressive Anderton Boat Lift which has been recently restored and can be seen working lifting barges from one level of the canal to the other. However it is not that easy to photograph successfully (for me anyway).
Returning to the Frodsham area, there is of course Frodsham Hill, although the view from the top is not exactly awe inspiring, with panoramic scences of the Ineos chemical works at Runcorn. However, there are some interesting walking routes along the River Weaver where it passes through Frodsham, although I was about eight the last time I walked down there, so not sure what it is like now.
Further to the north near Warrington, is the small town of Lymm, which is quite a pleasent place. The main area of photographic interest is the Lymm Dam area. It is a fairly large deciduous wooded area surrounding a lake, that can look very impressive in autmn, also in this area is a large outcrop of sandstone rock that has was carved into some very interesting abstract shapes in the ice age, and I have taken some successful shots of this in the past. The centre of Lymm also features a good cake shop and café, I think there is even a tea rooms, although I have to admit I have never sampled its delights myself
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Well, that was a hopfully not too boring guide to a few of the places within easy driving distance of where I live that may have the potential to provide an interesing shot or two. If you are in the area thay may provide wothwhile stop for a couple of hours.
Regards
Neil.