Last updated
10/10/2019 |
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Walk No |
Date |
Area |
Walk details |
Weather |
Miles |
Ft Ascent |
Walkers |
176 |
14/01/18 |
Cheshire |
Mottram St Andrew and Alderley Edge |
Overcast |
7 |
755ft |
15 |
177 |
28/01/19 |
Cheshire/Staffs |
Rushton Spencer and Danebridge |
Overcast |
7 |
1075 ft |
9 |
178 |
11/02/18 |
Cheshire |
Bosley and North Rode |
Snow showers and hail |
8 |
797 ft |
5 |
179 |
25/02/18 |
Cheshire |
Higher Hurdsfield and Teggs Nose |
Sunny, cold wind |
7 |
1515 ft |
9 |
180 |
11/03/18 |
Cheshire |
Gawsworth and Heskey Wood |
Overcast |
7 |
408 ft |
10 |
181 |
25/03/18 |
Cheshire |
Poynton and Lyme Park |
Sunny periods |
7 |
795 ft |
14 |
182 |
08/04/18 |
Cheshire |
Nether Alderley and Great Warford |
Overcast |
8 |
278 ft |
20 |
183 |
22/04/18 |
Cheshire |
Lindow Common and Styal Woods |
Sunny periods |
8 |
127 ft |
9 |
184 |
06/05/18 |
Cheshire |
Tatton Park from Knutsford |
Sunny |
6 |
221 ft |
10 |
185 |
20/05/18 |
Cheshire |
Allostock and Lower Peover |
Sunny |
7 |
132 ft |
10 |
186 |
03/06/18 |
Cheshire |
Higher Hurdsfield and Rainow |
Sunny |
7 |
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13 |
187 |
17/06/18 |
Cheshire |
Gawsworth and North Rode |
Overcast |
7 |
469 ft |
12 |
188 |
01/07/18 |
Cheshire |
Redesmere and Capesthorne |
Sunny |
7 |
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7 |
189 |
15/07/18 |
Cheshire |
Rainow Scarecrow Walk |
Sunny |
7 |
1097 ft |
6 |
190 |
28/07/18 |
Derbyshire |
Whaley Bridge Canal Walk |
Rain |
4 |
318 ft |
4 |
191 |
12/08/18 |
Staffordshire |
Rushton Spencer and Gig Hall |
Sunny periods |
6 |
953 ft |
14 |
192 |
26/08/18 |
Cheshire |
Bollington and Whiteley Green |
Rain |
5 |
352 ft |
6 |
193 |
09/09/18 |
Peak District |
Fernilee and Taxal |
Sunny periods |
7 |
1164 ft |
9 |
194 |
23/09/18 |
Cheshire |
Alderley Edge and Nether Alderley |
Sunny period |
7 |
747 ft |
15 |
195 |
07/10/18 |
Peak District |
Three Shires Head from the Cat & Fiddle |
Sunny periods |
6 |
1132 ft |
9 |
196 |
21/10/18 |
Peak District |
Rainow and Charles Head |
Sunny periods and showers |
7 |
1193 ft |
14 |
197 |
04/11/18 |
Cheshire/ Staffs |
Rushton Spencer and Wincle Minn |
Overcast |
7 |
1181 ft |
8 |
198 |
18/11/18 |
High Peak |
Whaley Bridge and Chapel Milton |
Sunny periods |
7 |
1048 ft |
11 |
199 |
02/12/18 |
Cheshire |
Goostrey and Swettenham |
Sunny periods |
7 |
466 ft |
7 |
200 |
16/12/18 |
Cheshire |
Tatton Park from Knutsford |
Sunny periods |
6 |
221 ft |
9 |
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Walk 176
- 14/01/18 Mottram St Andrew and Alderley Edge |
Area |
Cheshire |
Walking time |
3½
hours |
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Walk |
Mottram St Andrew and Alderley Edge |
Minimum altitude |
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Maximum altitude |
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Start
from |
Mottram St Andrew |
Altitude loss |
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Altitude gain |
755 ft |
Weather |
Overcast |
Distance |
6.59
miles |
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Map |
Explorer 268 |
Information from Viewranger app on my Samsung S4 phone |
Route - Mottram St
Andrew - Dickens Wood - Armada Beacon - Artist Lane -
Finlow Hill - North Cheshire Way - Hunters Pool - Mottram
St Andrew |
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Our
first walk of the year saw 15 of us set off from Mottram
St Andrew on an overcast day. A path took us over the
fields and then up through Clock House Wood and then after
more field paths we passed Edge House Farm and into
Dickens Wood where we stopped for coffee. A nice easy
track then led us through Dickens Wood and past the Armada
Beacon which warned of the Armada in 1588, further along
the track we crossed the road and headed towards White
Barn Farm and then after a short distance along Artists
Lane we stopped for lunch near Bradford House. Once
suitably refreshed we headed across the fields to Finlow
Hill and then onto the North Cheshire Way which took us
near to Goose Green Farm and Allens Farm and finally past
Hunters Pool and back to the start in Mottram St Andrew.
Many thanks to everyone who came along on the walk which I
think we all enjoyed despite the few muddy patches, our
group consisted of Hans, Wendy, Sue P, Alan, Maureen,
Derek, Trevor, Chris R, Margaret, Sheila, Chris J, Alec,
Sue V, Christine and myself David. |
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Near Finlow Hill |
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Heading towards Finlow Hill |
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Near
Hunters Pool |
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Walk 177 - 28/01/18 Rushton Spencer and Danebridge |
Area |
Staffordshire/Cheshire |
Walking time |
3½
hours |
Average speed |
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Walk |
Rushton Spencer and Danebridge |
Minimum altitude |
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Maximum altitude |
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Start
from |
Rushton Spencer |
Altitude loss |
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Altitude gain |
1075
ft |
Weather |
Overcast |
Distance |
6.63
miles |
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Map |
Explorer 268 |
Information - from Viewranger app on my Samsung S4 phone |
Route - Rushton
Spencer - Barleigh Ford Bridge - Gritstone Trail - Dumkins
- Wincle Grange - Wincle Brewery - Dane Valley Way -
Rushton Spencer |
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Nine of us set off
from Rushton Spencer on an overcast day and headed across
the fields to Barleigh Ford Bridge, joined the Gritstone
Trail and headed north to the site of the 15c Dumkins
Farm, sadly demolished now and all that remains are the
ruins of a more recent cattle byre. We continued on along
field paths and tracks until we reached Wincle Grange
which has origins dating back to the 15 century. Another
field path then took us down to the road and we passed the
Ship Inn and stopped for lunch by Wincle Brewery. Great
beer and good Coffee. Afterwards we followed the Dane
Valley Way south passing Gig Hall and eventually once near
the Barleigh Fold Bridge we headed up the lane and then
across the fields and back to our start in Rushton
Spencer. Many
thanks to Kati, Maureen, Derek, Trevor, Hans, Jackie,
Chris R, Sue and Honey the dog for joining me on this
walk. It stayed dry and although we had quite a few muddy
patches I think we all enjoyed the walk through this
interesting area. |
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Heading along the
Gritstone Trail towards Dumkins Farm ruin which is almost
a mile away |
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Wincle Brewery |
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The
River Dane from Barleigh Fold Bridge |
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Dumkins Farm taken Winter 1978 by Barry Dale -
geograph.org.uk/p508908
What
a shame this historic 15 century Farm house could not be
saved |
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The
weir near Gig Hall, the leat for the mill can be seen on
the right |
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Walk 178 - 11/02/18 Bosley and North Rode with Broken Cross
Walkers |
Area |
Cheshire |
Walking time |
3
hours |
Average speed |
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Walk |
Bosley
and North Rode with Broken Cross Walkers |
Minimum altitude |
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Maximum altitude |
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Start
from |
Bosley |
Altitude loss |
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Altitude gain |
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Weather |
Snow
showers and hail |
Distance |
7.97
miles |
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Map |
Explorer 268 |
Information from Viewranger app on my Samsung S4 phone |
Route - Bosley - Dane
valley Way - North Rode - Bosley Locks - Stoneyfold -
Primrose Bank - Bosley Reservoir - Bosley |
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Five
of us set off from Bosley on a day of snow and hail
showers, we followed the field path across to the Dane
Valley Way and then it was across to North Rode passing
the Church and then the Manor House before arriving at
Bosley Locks where we stopped for lunch in one of the
brighter spells. Afterwards we followed the lane to
Stoneyfold and then across the muddy fields to Primrose
Bank where we joined another muddy path along the shores
of the reservoir. much to our relief the muddy path
suddenly became and excellent path as the maintenance team
completed a large section of the path. Hail and snow
showers occasionally came but we crossed the dam and then
it was across the fields and back to the cars. Many thanks
the Chris J, Alec, Jackie and Trevor for joining me
on this walk. |
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The Pool near the
Manor House |
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Bosley Reservoir |
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Macclesfield Canal |
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Fisherman braving the snow and hail storms on Bosley
Reservoir |
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Walk 179 - 11/03/18 Higher Hurdsfield, Teggs Nose and Gulshaw
Hollow |
Area |
Cheshire |
Walking time |
3½
hours |
Average speed |
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Walk |
Higher
Hurdsfield, Teggs Nose and Gulshaw Hollow |
Minimum altitude |
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Maximum altitude |
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Start
from |
Higher
Hurdsfield |
Altitude loss |
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Altitude gain |
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Weather |
Sunny
periods |
Distance |
7
miles |
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Map |
Explorer 268 |
Information from Viewranger app on my Samsung S4 phone |
Route - Higher
Hurdsfield - Gritstone Trail - Teggs Nose - Hacked Way
Lane - Walker Barn - Gulshaw Hollow - Keridge End -
Higher Hursdfield |
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Nine
of us set off on a cold but sunny day and headed up Cliff
Lane and onto the Gritstone Trail which we followed across
the fields to Teggs Nose where we stopped for our coffee
break. Some great views all round with blue skies and
sunshine. Afterwards we followed Saddlers down to Clough
House Farm and then up Hacked Way Lane to Ashtreetop . A
hillside path took us across the fields and we stopped for
lunch with a great view across the valley to Teggs Nose.
The path then led us down to the A537 at Walker Barn and
then down the track to Gulshaw Hollow. Another field path
took us along the hillside past Hordern Farm and down to
Kerridge End. A short distance down the main road saw us
take the side road for an easy walk back to the cars. Many
thanks to Anita, Sue P, Alan, Jackie, Trevor, Hans, Chris
J and Kim for joining me on this walk. |
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Admiring the views |
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Looking across to
Teggs Nose |
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Looking towards White NancY from the Gritstone Trail |
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Heading for Walker barn |
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Heading towards Kerridge End |
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Walk 180 - 11/03/18 Gawsworth and Heskey Wood with Broken Cross
Walkers |
Area |
Cheshire |
Walking time |
3
hours |
Average speed |
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Walk |
Gawsworth and Heskey Wood with Broken Cross Walkers |
Minimum altitude |
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Maximum altitude |
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Start
from |
Gawsworth |
Altitude loss |
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Altitude gain |
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Weather |
Overcast |
Distance |
7
miles |
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Map |
Explorer 268 |
Information from Viewranger app on my Samsung S4 phone |
Route - Gawsworth -
Marton Lane - Walkersheath - Heskey Wood - Great Tidnock
Farm - Shellow Lane Gawsworth |
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Ten
of us set off from Gawsworth across the fields and then
along Marton Lane and up the track past Walkersheath to
Heskey Wood near Henshaw Hall Farm. We headed south along
the track past Tidnock Wood and Great Tidnock Farm where
we stopped for lunch. Afterwards we continued on down the
farm track and across the A536 onto Shellow Lane. A field
path then took us north across the fields and past the
fishing ponds and back to Gawsworth. Many thanks to Anita,
Chris J, Alec, Chris R,Sue V, Jackie, Trevor, Rob and
Wendy for joining me on this walk. |
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Heading along Marton
Lane |
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Heading back to
Gawsworth Church |
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Interesting avenue of trees across the fields from
Gawsworth Church |
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The
fishing ponds near Gawsworth Church |
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Walk 181
- 25/03/18 Poynton and Lyme Park |
Area |
Cheshire |
Walking time |
3
hours |
Average speed |
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Walk |
Poynton
and Lyme Park |
Minimum altitude |
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Maximum altitude |
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Start
from |
Poynton Lake |
Altitude loss |
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Altitude gain |
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Weather |
Sunny
periods |
Distance |
7
miles |
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Map |
Explorer 268 |
Information from Viewranger app on my Samsung S4 phone |
Route Poynton Lake -
Poynton Coppice - Throstle Nest Farm - North Cheshire Way
- Platt Wood - Canal - Middlewood Station - Poynton Lake |
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Fourteen of us set off from Poynton Lake and headed past
Hockley and Poynton Coppice and over the Middlewood Way
and the Macclesfield Canal. A steady uphill path took us
past Throstlenest Farm and onto the North Cheshire Way
which passes Lyme Park. After our lunch stop we followed
the farm track past Platt Wood and Middlecale Farm before
joining the Canal for a short way. On leaving the Canal we
walked through Middle Wood and crossed the rail line near
the station. After Middlewood we ascended up through the
wood and then a few rather muddy fields brought us back to
Towers Yard Farm. A short walk down the lane brought us
back to the start at Poynton Lake, Many thanks to
Christine, Carol, Kati, Maureen, Derek, Sue, Alan, Jackie,
Trevor, Rob, Ray, Sheila and Chris R for joining me on
this walk. Some good photos of deer in Lyme Park and
despite the muddy fields the weather was kind. |
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On the bridge over the
canal |
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Close up of the deer
in Lyme Park |
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Coffee break |
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Heading over the moor in Lyme Park |
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Walk 182
- 08/04/18 Nether Alderley and Great Warford |
Area |
Cheshire |
Walking time |
3½
hours |
Average speed |
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Walk |
Nether
Alderley and Great Warford |
Minimum altitude |
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Maximum altitude |
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Start
from |
A537
near Astle Farm |
Altitude loss |
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Altitude gain |
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Weather |
Sunny
periods |
Distance |
8
miles |
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Map |
Explorer 268 |
Information from Viewranger app on my Samsung S7 phone |
Route A537 - Heawood
Hall - Nether Alderley Church - Warford Hall - Chelford
Heath - Chelford Church - Astle Farm - A537 |
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Twenty of us set off from the layby on the A537 and
followed tracks and field paths past Heawood Hall to
Nether Alderley Church where we stopped for a coffee
break. then it was across the fields and down Sossmoss
Lane past the charming Gromage Cottage, we crossed the
main road and took the field path past Warford Hall where
we stopped for our lunch break. Afterwards we followed the
track into Chelford and then past Chelford Heath to
Chelford Church. A few ploughed fields made heavy going
and then we were onto the lane at Astle Farm and back to
the start point at the layby on the A537. Many thanks to
everyone for coming on the walk, an excellent turnout. Our
group consisted of Anita, Ray, Sue P, Linda, Rob, Sheila,
Chris R, Bob, Kati, Stuart, Joy, Rita, Sandy, Maureen,
Derek, Wendy, Jackie, Gini, Christine and David who led
the walk. |
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Near Warford Hall |
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A muddy bit, bit of a
balancing act for some |
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Must
be something going on down there |
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Heavy going across the ploughed field |
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Walk
183 - 22/04/18 Lindow Common and Styal Woods with
Broken Cross Walkers |
Area |
Cheshire |
Walking time |
3 ½
hours |
Average speed |
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Walk |
Lindow
Common & Styal Woods with Broken Cross Walkers |
Minimum altitude |
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Maximum altitude |
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Start
from |
Lindow
Common |
Altitude loss |
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Altitude gain |
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Weather |
Sunny
periods |
Distance |
8
miles |
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Map |
Explorer 268 |
Information from Viewranger app on my Samsung S7 phone |
Route - Lindow Common
- Lindow Moss - Burleyhurst Lane - Oak Farm - North
Cheshire Way - Styal Woods - Quarry bank Mill - Lindow
Common |
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Nine
of us set off from Lindow Common and followed the track
across Lindow Moss to Burleyhurst Lane, a field path then
took us across to Oak Farm and onto the North Cheshire Way
which runs alongside the Airport runway. As we walked east
along the path the Airbus A380 arrived from Dubai, a
magnificent sight. We carried on along the path and
crossed the main road and entered Styal Woods. Spring has
arrived and there were some beautiful displays of
bluebells, wood anemones, wild garlic and many others
types of wild flowers. After lunch we carried on through
the woods stopping briefly at Quarry Bank Mill for ice
creams. We then followed the path alongside the River
Bollin until we reached the Carrs and then it was up the
track and over the road to the start at the car park by
Lindow Common. Many thanks to Christine, Anita, Carol,
Kati, Trevor, Rob, Chris J and Wendy for joining me on
this walk., |
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The blue bells are
coming out |
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Heading towards Quarry
Bank Mill |
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An
ideal lunch spot |
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The
River Bollin |
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Walk 184 - 06/05/18 Tatton Park from
Knutsford |
Area |
Cheshire |
Walking time |
3
hours |
Average speed |
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Walk |
Tatton
Park from Knutsford |
Minimum altitude |
154 ft |
Maximum altitude |
200 ft |
Start
from |
Knutsford |
Altitude loss |
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Altitude gain |
221 ft |
Weather |
Sunny
periods |
Distance |
6
miles |
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Map |
Explorer 268 |
Information from Viewranger app on my Samsung S7 phone |
Route -
Knutsford - Dog Wood - Boathouse Plantation - Old Hall -
Memorial Stone - Tatton Hall - The Temple - Moss
Plantation - Knutsford |
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Ten
of us set off from Knutsford and headed through Dog Wood,
an easy path took us through the Boathouse Plantation and
passed the Old Hall to the training ground for the wartime
Parachutists. There were plenty of deer graving on the
area as we walked across to the Memorial Stone. We then
walked across the park to the Tatton Hall where we stopped
for lunch in the Courtyard. Afterwards we passed the
Temple and then walked through the Moss Plantation and
back into Knutsford. A nice leisurely walk in lovely
weather. Many thanks to Christine, Anita, Carol,
Maureen, Derek, Wendy, Jackie, Judith and Irene for
joining me on this walk. |
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Tatton Mere |
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A
lovely display of Bluebells in Dog Wood |
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Heading back to Knutsford |
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Walk 185
- 20/05/18 Allostock and Lower Peover with Broken Cross
Walkers |
Area |
Cheshire |
Walking time |
4 hours |
Average speed |
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Walk |
Allostock and Lower Peover with Broken Cross Walkers |
Minimum altitude |
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Maximum altitude |
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Start
from |
Shakerley Mere |
Altitude loss |
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Altitude gain |
132 ft |
Weather |
Sunny periods |
Distance |
7.04 miles |
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Map |
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Information from Viewranger app on my Samsung S7 phone |
Route -
Shakerley Mere - Hulme Hall - Hulme Mill - Lower Peover -
Fox Covert - Shakerley Mere |
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Ten of us
set off from Shakerley Mere car park and walked along
Hulme Hall Lane, we passed the historic Hulme Hall along
the previously blocked path which was now cleared but very
overgrown with nettles. We emerged by Hulme Hall Mill and
then it was across the road past New Farm and along the
track over the M6 where we stopped for lunch by the Chalet
at the abandoned Plumley Golf Course. Then it was across
the fields and into Lower Peover. A beautiful sunny day
called it seemed a good idea to call at the Bells of
Peover Inn for more refreshments. Then it was
through the Churchyard and along the track that led south
and past Mill Bank Farm and Fox Covert and then back to
Shakerley Mere. A lovely walk in glorious weather. Many
thanks to Christine, Anita, Kati, Judith, Irene, Sue,
Alan, Kim and Wendy for joining me on this walk. |
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Lunch break in the
shade |
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Heading back to
Shakerley Mere |
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Walk 186
- 03/06/18 Swanscoe, Bollington and Kerridge End with
Broken Cross Walkers |
Area |
Cheshire |
Walking time |
3
hours |
Average speed |
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Walk |
Swanscoe, Bollington and Kerridge End Broken Cross
Walkers |
Minimum altitude |
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Maximum altitude |
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Start
from |
Highre
Fold car park, Higher Hurdsfield |
Altitude loss |
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Altitude gain |
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Weather |
Sunny |
Distance |
7
miles |
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Map |
Explorer 268 |
Information from Viewranger app on my Samsung S7 phone |
Route - Higher
Hurdsfield - Swanscoe Hall - Macclesfield Canal -
Bollington - Waulkmill Farm - Kerridge End - Cliff Hill -
Higher Hurdsfield |
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Thirteen of us set off from Higher Hurdsfield along the
lane passing Swanscoe Hall and the Random Apply Company
and then across the fields and onto the Macclesfield Canal
which we followed into Bollington. Then it was up through
the town along a few new paths and along the track to
Waulkmill Farm. After a steady ascent up through the woods
we stopped for lunch on the hillside with some great views
across to Rainow and the hills beyond. After lunch we
carried on along the side of Keridge Hill to Kerridge End
and the across the road and down Calrofold Lane. A field
path then took us around Cliff Hill and back to the start
at Higher Fold car park.
Many thanks to Christine, Anita, Kati, Wendy, Janet,
Maureen, Derek, Sheila, Alison, Karen, Pat G and Chris J
for joining me on this walk. |
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On the track on
Kerridge Hill |
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Looking down on Rainow |
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Heading along the canal |
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Looking across to Rainow |
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Walk 187
- 17/06/18 Gawsworth and North Rode with Broken
Cross Walkers |
Area |
Cheshire |
Walking time |
3½
hours |
Average speed |
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Walk |
Gawsworth and North Rode with Broken Cross Walkers |
Minimum altitude |
384 ft |
Maximum altitude |
551 ft |
Start
from |
Gawsworth |
Altitude loss |
473 ft |
Altitude gain |
469 ft |
Weather |
Overcast |
Distance |
7.36
miles |
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Map |
Explorer 268 |
Information from Viewranger app on my Samsung S4 phone |
Route Gawsworth -
Manor Farm - North Rode - Bosley Locks - Macclesfield
Canal - Oakgrove - Gawsworth |
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Twelve of us set off from Gawsworth and followed the
field paths past the fishing lake and across to North Rode
Church where we stopped for a coffee break, then it was
across the fields and down the track past the Manor House
and along the lane to Bosley Locks where we stopped for
lunch watching the boats pass through the locks with low
water levels causing a few problems. Afterwards we carried
on up the canal towpath past Oakwood and then more paths
took us over the fields and back to Gawsworth.
Many thanks to Christine, Anita, Carol, Alan, Sue, Hans,
Chris R, Judith, Irene, Maureen and Derek for joining me
on this walk. |
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On the Canal |
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Gawsworth Church |
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Water lilies are about to come out |
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Heading to Gawsworth |
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Walk 188
- 01/07/18 Redesmere and Capesthorne |
Area |
Cheshire |
Walking time |
3
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Average speed |
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Walk |
Redesmere and Capesthorne |
Minimum altitude |
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Maximum altitude |
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Start
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Redesmere |
Altitude loss |
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Altitude gain |
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Weather |
Sunny,
hot and humid |
Distance |
8
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Map |
Explorer 268 |
Information from Viewranger app on my Samsung S4 phone |
Route - Redesmere -
Hazelwall Farm - Heskey Wood - Moss Wood - Northwood
Farm - Siddington - Capesthorne Hall - Redesmere |
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Seven of us set off from Redesmere Lake
on a hot and humid day, field paths took us past Hazelwall
Farm and Henshaw Hall Farm and then through Heskey Wood
and Moss Wood which gave some welcome shade and we stopped
frequently for drinks. After Crabtree Moss Farm and
Northwood Farm we crossed the A34 and headed to Siddington
and through the grounds of Capesthorne Hall. Midges were
kept at bay with insect repellent and we eventually
arrived back at Redesmere after a really enjoyable walk.
Walkers were Trevor, Chris R, Ruth A, Wendy, Jackie with
many thanks to Maureen and Derek for leading this walk. |
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Walk 189
- 15/07/18 Rainow Scarecrow Walk from Bollington |
Area |
Cheshire |
Walking time |
4
hours |
Average speed |
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Walk |
Rainow
Scarecrow Walk from Bollington |
Minimum altitude |
476 ft |
Maximum altitude |
931 ft |
Start
from |
Bollington |
Altitude loss |
1095
ft |
Altitude gain |
1097
ft |
Weather |
Sunny |
Distance |
6.84
miles |
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Map |
Explorer 268 |
Information from Viewranger app on my Samsung S7 phone |
Route - Bollington -
Sowcar - Hedge Row - Harrop Fold Farm - Rainowlow - Rainow
- Waukmill Farm - Bollington |
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Six
of us set off from Bollington on a lovely sunny day, we
headed up past Sowcar and along Hedgerow stopping for a
coffee break in the woods by the stream, we then continued
along the track to Harrop Fold Farm where we found one of
the first Scarecrow displays of the walk, Then it was
along the track past Rainowlow and into Rainow Village. A
shady spot afforded some protection from the sun and we
then toured the village looking at some of the 74
excellent Scarecrow displays created by the residents.
Well Done !!! Afterwards we followed the path across the
fields to Waukmill Farm and then back along the
track and into Bollington. Many thanks to Christine, Chris
R, Judith, Sue P and Kati for joining me on this walk. |
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The display at Harrop
Fold Farm |
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Another excellent
display |
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Looking back towards
Rainow |
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Hedge Row |
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Lunch break for our group and we did not win a prize |
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Excellent display |
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Walk 190
- 29/07/18 Whaley Bridge Canal Walk |
Area |
High
Peak, Derbyshire |
Walking time |
2
hours |
Average speed |
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Walk |
Whaley
Bridge Canal Walk |
Minimum altitude |
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Maximum altitude |
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Start
from |
Whaley
Bridge |
Altitude loss |
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Altitude gain |
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Weather |
Rain |
Distance |
4
miles |
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Map |
OS
Dark Peak OL1 |
Information from Viewranger app on my Samsung S4 phone |
Route - Whaley Bridge
- Canal - Gowhole - Canal - Whaley Bridge |
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The
heavy overnight rain continued throughout the morning as
four of us set off from Whaley Bridge Canal Basin. The
planned 7 mile walk was modified to a shorter route as we
headed north along the towpath. At Furness Vale we
followed the lane to Gowhole but once away from the
shelter of the trees on the towpath we felt the full force
of the inclement weather. A decision was made to retrace
our route back along the canal to Whaley Bridge and as we
arrived back at Whaley Bridge the weather eased and there
was even a glimpse of blue sky. Ah well " the best laid
plans of mice and men ....." Thanks to Christine, Chris R
and Sue V for joining me on this bracing walk of almost 4
miles. |
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Heading back to Whaley
Bridge |
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Whaley Bridge Canal Basin |
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The
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Walk 191
- 12/08/18 Rushton Spencer and Gig Hall |
Area |
Staffordshire |
Walking time |
3½
hours |
Average speed |
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Walk |
Rushton Spencer and Gig Hall |
Minimum altitude |
486ft |
Maximum altitude |
887 ft |
Start
from |
Rushton Spencer |
Altitude loss |
953 ft |
Altitude gain |
952 ft |
Weather |
Sunny
periods |
Distance |
6
miles |
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Map |
Explorer 268 |
Information from Viewranger app on my Samsung S7 phone |
Route - Rushton
Spencer - Heaton Hall - Hawkesley Farm - Gig Hall Dane
Valley Way - Gritstone Trail - Rushton Spencer |
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Fourteen of us set off from Rushton Spencer and
headed up the lane and then along the filed paths to
Heaton. Blackberries were in abundance and some time was
spent collecting and eating them as we progressed towards
Hawkseley Farm, then it was down the track to Gig Hall
where we stopped for lunch by the River Dane. Afterwards
we climbed the hillside to Whitelee and then joined the
Gritstone Trail which we followed back to Barleigh Ford
Bridge. Tracks and field paths then took us back to
Rushton Spencer. Many thanks to Christine, Alec, Christine
J, Kim, Maureen, Derek, Chris R, Sheila, Hans, Wendy,
Rita, Judith and Kati for joining me on this walk. |
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The
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Picking blackberries at the side of the path - delicious |
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The River Dane near
Gig Hall |
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Walk 192 - 26/08/18 Bollington and
Whiteley Green |
Area |
Cheshire |
Walking time |
2½
hours |
Average speed |
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Walk |
Bollington
and Whiteley Green |
Minimum altitude |
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Maximum altitude |
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Start
from |
Adlington Rd car park, Bollington. SK10 5JT |
Altitude loss |
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Altitude gain |
352 ft |
Weather |
Rain |
Distance |
5
miles |
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Map |
Explorer 268 |
Information from Viewranger app on my Samsung S7 phone |
Route - Bollington -
Canal - Bartons Clough - Harrop Green Farm - Whiteley
Green - Bollington |
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Six
hardy walkers clad in waterproofs set off from the car
park in Bollington on a rainy day, the forecast was not
good but we agreed to give it a go so headed across the
recreation ground and onto the canal towpath. We headed
north along as far as Bartons Clough stopping for coffee
break under the shelter of a bridge and then it was west
across the fields to Harrop Green Farm, at the path
junction in the farmyard we headed south to Whiteley
Green. We crossed the lane and continued south trying to
find shelter for lunch, eventually stopping under trees
for a quick stand up lunch. At this point the rain had not
relented at all and we decided to shorten the walk and
head back through the streets of Bollington to our start
at the car park. An interesting walk despite the rain.
Many thanks to Christine, Sheila D, Judith, Irene and
Chris R for joining me on this walk. |
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Walk 193 - 09/09/18 Fernilee and
Taxal |
Area |
Peak
District |
Walking time |
3
hours |
Average speed |
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Walk |
Fernilee and Taxal |
Minimum altitude |
565 ft |
Maximum altitude |
1154
ft |
Start
from |
Street
Car Park near Errwood reservoir |
Altitude loss |
1163
ft |
Altitude gain |
1164
ft |
Weather |
Sunny
periods, drizzle later. |
Distance |
6.63
miles |
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Map |
OS
Peak District OL24 |
Information from Viewranger app on my Samsung S7 phone |
Route - The Street car
park - Madscar Farm - Taxal - Shallcross Wood - River Goyt
- Dismantled railway - Bunsal Cob - Street car park |
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Nine
of us set off from the Street Car Park near Errwood
Reservoir and set off up the lane and along the track
through the wood past Oldfield and Normanwood where we
stopped for a coffee break in Mill Clough. Then it was up
the track past Madscar Farm and along the path above
Hillbridge Nature Reserve. A good track then followed the
hill contours with plenty of field mushrooms to be picked
before we Glebe Farm and then onto Taxal Church where we
stopped for lunch. Afterwards we descended down the hill
and over the River Goyt. A track then led south through
Shallcross Wood and along the banks of the River Goyt to
Fernilee Reservoir. A steep walk up the road took us up to
Fernilee Dam and then a level walk alongside the reservoir
eventually brought us to Errwood Dam. We crossed the dam
and arrived back at the car park. It had been dry with
sunny periods for most of the day with just a slight
drizzle towards the end of the walk. Thanks to Christine,
Anita, Kati, Judith, Rita, Elaine, Rob and Ken for joining
me on this walk. |
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Looking across to
Madscar Farm during our coffee break |
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Taxal Church |
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An
easy track high up in the woods above Fernilee Reservoir |
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A
midfield conference to decide if the mushrooms were edible |
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Alongside the River Goyt |
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Walk 194
- 23/09/18 Alderley Edge and Nether Alderley |
Area |
Cheshire |
Walking time |
3½
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Average speed |
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Walk |
Alderley Edge and Nether Alderley |
Minimum altitude |
293 ft |
Maximum altitude |
747 ft |
Start
from |
National Trust Wizard Car Park |
Altitude loss |
293 ft |
Altitude gain |
627 ft |
Weather |
Sunny
periods |
Distance |
7
miles |
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Map |
Explorer 268 |
Information from Viewranger app on my Samsung S4 phone |
Route Car Park -
Adders Moss - Finlow Hill - Hocker Lane - Nether Alderley
Church - Alderley Edge - Wizards Well - Car Park |
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Fifteen of us set off on a bright sunny day, completely
the opposite of the forecast from a few days ago when
heavy rain was forecast. We followed the track through the
woods and then field paths over Adders Moss to Finlow Hill
where we stopped for a coffee break. Then it was on past
Clinton Hill and onto Hocker Lane which we followed down
to Nether Alderley and into the Church grounds for our
lunch break. Afterwards we crossed the field and followed
paths and tracks through the outskirts of Alderley Edge
and then up Woodbrook Road, a steep cobbled lane which
took us up to the woods on the Edge. We followed a winding
path past the Wizards Well and the Armada Beacon and then
back to the car park. A great walk in excellent weather
with outstanding views of the Cheshire Plain. Many thanks
to Christine, Anita,, Carol, Kati, Maureen, Derek, Rob,
Rita, Martin, Judith, Irene, Ken, Hans and Sue J for
joining me on this walk. |
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Jodrell Bank on the
Cheshire Plain |
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After lunch at Nether
Alderley Church |
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Looking across towards the hills above Macclesfield |
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Heading along Hocker Lane |
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Walk 195 - 07/10/18 Three Shires Head
from the Cat and Fiddle |
Area |
Peak District |
Walking time |
3½ hours |
Average speed |
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Walk |
Three
Shires Head from the Cat and Fiddle |
Minimum altitude |
1140 ft |
Maximum altitude |
1742 ft |
Start
from |
Cat and Fiddle Inn A537 |
Altitude loss |
1132 ft |
Altitude gain |
1132 ft |
Weather |
Sunny periods |
Distance |
6 miles |
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Map |
OS
White Peak area OL24 |
Information from Viewranger app on my Samsung S4 phone |
Route - Cat & Fiddle -
Cumberland Brook - Sparbent - Three Shires Head -
Dane Valley Way - Danebower Quarry - Reeve - edge Quarry
Cat & Fiddle |
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Nine
of us set off on a nice sunny day from the Cat and Fiddle
Inn on the A537, we followed the track across the moor and
then along the tricky hillside path down Danethorn
Hollow to the bridge over the Cumberland Brook. It was
then up the track taking us past Sparbent where we stopped
for a coffee break. We crossed the A54 and joined the
riverside path which we followed to Three Shires Head
where we stopped for lunch. Afterwards we followed the
track upwards and past Blackclough and then along the Dane
Valley Way through Reeve-edge Quarry and Danebower Quarry,
it was then over the A54 and back along the Danebower
Hollow beneath Whetstone Ridge and back to the start at
the Cat and Fiddle. Many thanks to Anita. Maureen, Derek,
Judith, Irene, Ken, Chris R and Sue V for joining me on
this walk |
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Heading down
Danethorpe Hollow |
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Looking towards the
Three Shires Head from near Dane Bower Quarry |
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A little bit of Local History |
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Looking across to Shutlingsloe from Danebower Hollow |
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Several mountain bikers on the hillside above us |
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Looking back towards
Reeve-edge Quarry |
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Walk
196 - 21/10/18 Rainow and Charles Head |
Area |
Peak
District |
Walking time |
3½
hours |
Average speed |
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Walk |
Rainow
and Charles Head |
Minimum altitude |
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Maximum altitude |
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Start
from |
Rainow |
Altitude loss |
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Altitude gain |
1193
ft |
Weather |
Overcast then drizzle |
Distance |
7
miles |
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Map |
Explorer 268 |
Information from Viewranger app on my Samsung S4 phone |
Route - Rainow -
Rainowlow - Harrop Fold Farm - Charles Head - Blue Boar
farm - Waggonshaw farm - Common Barn Farm - Rainow |
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Fourteen of us set off from Rainow and followed the field path
past Rainowlow and across to Harrop Fold Farm and then
following the line of the old coach road we walked up the
hillside to the road junction. Over the road we climbed
steeply up the hillside and followed the concessionary path
along the ridge with some great views on both sides. We
stopped for lunch in the shelter of the wall as there was a
cool wind, after lunch as we emerged from behind the wall we
could see dark rain clouds approaching and it was on with the
waterproofs. We continued on along the ridge and along the
farm track to the Blue Boar Farm, here we turned uphill along
the lane. It was a steady drizzle as we took another
farm track past Waggonshaw Farm and over the fields past
Common Barn Farm and back into Rainow. An interesting walk
with some great views.
Our group consisted of Anita, Wendy, Chris R, Judith, Rob,
Rita, Maureen, Derek, Kane, Julie, Sarah, Chris J, Kim and
David our leader.
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Coffee stop |
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Heading along the
ridge towards Blue Boar Farm |
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Looking across to White Nancy |
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Near
Harrop Fold farm |
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Walk 197 - 04/11/18 RushtonSpencer and
Wincle Minn with Broken Cross Walkers |
Area |
Cheshire/ Staffordshire |
Walking time |
3½
hours |
Average speed |
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Walk |
RushtonSpencer and Wincle Minn with Broken Cross
Walkers |
Minimum altitude |
457 ft |
Maximum altitude |
1134
ft |
Start
from |
Rushton Spencer |
Altitude loss |
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Altitude gain |
1183
ft |
Weather |
Overcast |
Distance |
7.32
miles |
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Map |
Explorer 268 |
Information from Viewranger app on my Samsung S7 phone |
Route - Rushton
Spencer - Hollin Hall - Dumkins - Maresknowles - Gritstone
Trail - |
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Eight
of us set
off from the Staffordshire Way car park adjacent to the
Knot Inn at Rushton Spencer. We followed the field paths across to Brandy Lee
and Hollin Hall and then down to Gig Hall on the River
Dane. A climb up the hillside brought us to Whitelee and
then it was across the fields to the ruins of Dumkins Farm
a 15 century building. We had a good look round the area
and then set off up the field path to Nettlebeds and
then a steep path up the hillside to the ruins of Maresknowle Farm with its inscription of 1618.
We stopped here for lunch and then continued up the
hillside track to the Gritstone Trail which runs along the
crest of the ridge. Once along the ridge we followed the
field paths and tracks down the hillside before rejoining
the lane. A short way along the lane we took the field
path down to the main road and then onto the disused
railway track which we followed back to the start at
Rushton Spencer. Many thanks to Anita, Judith, Sheila
Maureen, Derek, Rob and Ken for joining me on this walk |
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Some of the group,
Ken, Derek, Maureen, Sheila, Judith and Rob by the ruins
of Maresknowle Farmhouse parts of which are dated 1618 |
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Heading down to
Rushton Spencer |
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The
weir on the River Dane near Gig Hall |
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Heading away from Maresknowle Farmhouse up to the
Gritstone Trail |
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A
moody sky with Bosley Cloud in the distance |
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Walk 198
- 18/11/18 Whaley Bridge and Chapel Milton |
Area |
High
Peak |
Walking time |
4
hours |
Average speed |
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Walk |
Whaley
Bridge and Chapel Milton |
Minimum altitude |
459 ft |
Maximum altitude |
979 ft |
Start
from |
Whaley
Bridge |
Altitude loss |
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Altitude gain |
1048
ft |
Weather |
Sunny
periods |
Distance |
7.58
miles |
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Map |
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Information from Viewranger app on my Samsung S4 phone |
Route - Whaley Bridge
- Buxworth - Lidgate - Hallhill Farm - Chapel Milton -
Whitehough - Buxworth - Whaley bridge |
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Eleven of us set off from Whaley Bridge and followed the
tracks and paths up the hillside and once above Buxworth
we took the track beneath Eccles Pike and across to
Lidgate and Hallhill Farm. Our route now descended to
Chapel Milton where we stopped by Black Brook for
lunch in a sunny and sheltered field. We were now on the
Peak Forest tramway built in 1796, an early horse and
gravity powered industrial railway used to transport
limestone from the vast quarries around Dove Holes to
Bugsworth Canal Basin. Along the trail we passed
Whitehough and then joined the canal at Bugsworth and then
back along the towpath to Whaley Bridge. The walk was
about 7½ miles with just over 1000 ft of ascent.
Many thanks to Anita, Kati, Sue V, Maureen, Derek, Ken,
Hans, Wendy, Chris J and Alec for joining me on this walk. |
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Heading across to
Lidgate |
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Bugsworth Basin |
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Coffee break |
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Following the Tramway Trail |
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Walk
199 - 02/12/18 Goostrey and Swettenham |
Area |
Cheshire |
Walking time |
3½
hours |
Average speed |
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Walk |
Goostrey and Swettenham |
Minimum altitude |
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Maximum altitude |
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Start
from |
Goostrey Station - Post
Code - |
Altitude loss |
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Altitude gain |
466 ft |
Weather |
Sunny
periods |
Distance |
6.91
miles |
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Map |
Explorer 268 |
Information from Viewranger app on my Samsung S7 phone |
Route - Goostrey
Station - Blackden Manor Farm - Rowley Hall - Kermincham
Hall - Swettenham Arms - Dane valley Vallkey |
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Seven
of us set off from Goostrey and followed the field path to
Blackden Manor Farm and then after crossing the main road
we carried on across the fields passing Rowley Hall and
Kermincham Hall. We crossed Swettenham Brook and arrived
into Swettenham Village with its interesting St Peters
Church, originally a timber framed building which was
encased in brick in 1720. After leaving the village we
joined the Dane Valley Valley passing Greenhey Wood
and then stopping for lunch on the edge of Bowshot Wood.
Afterwards we crossed the A535 and after a short way
alongside the River Dane we passed under the impressive
Twemlow Viaduct with its 23 semi circular arches. It was
built in 1841 by G W Buck, engineer to Manchester and
Birmingham Railway Company. We then headed north along the
field path eventually arriving back at the Station after a
shortcut along the field edge proved a little tricky. Once
on the road it was an easy walk back to the cars. Many
thanks to Anita, Wendy, Maureen, Derek, Hans and Rob for
joining me on this walk |
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Crossing the fields on
the Dane Valley Way near Twemlow |
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St
Peters Church Swettenham |
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The
impressive Twemlow Viaduct |
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Walk 200
- 16/12/18 Tatton Park and Dogs Wood |
Area |
Cheshire |
Walking time |
3 hours |
Average speed |
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Walk |
Tatton
Park and Dogs Wood |
Minimum altitude |
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Maximum altitude |
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Start
from |
Knutsford |
Altitude loss |
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Altitude gain |
221 ft |
Weather |
Sunny periods |
Distance |
6
miles |
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Map |
Explorer 268 |
Information from Viewranger app on my Samsung S4 phone |
Route - Knutsford - Dog Wood - Boathouse Plantation - Old Hall -
Memorial Stone - Tatton Hall - The Temple - Moss
Plantation - Knutsford |
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Nine
of us set off from Knutsford and followed the route from
the car park to Dogs Wood and then onto the Memorial and
Wartime Paratroop training ground passing through the
middle of two herds of deer, which were amazing. From
the Memorial we walked down to the main courtyard area for
lunch. After lunch we headed back past the house, the Ice
House and back to the main entrance and back into
Knutsford. The walk was led by Judith and the rest of the
group were Chris, Maureen, Derek, Wendy, Trevor, Una,
Irene and Sue. Many thanks to Judith for leading this walk
for us which was actually the 200th walk we have done
since we started in October 2010. |
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Todays group in Tatton
Park with Judith behind the camera |
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Passing through the
herds of deer |
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A
great pair of antlers |
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BEST WISHES TO
ALL OUR BROKEN CROSS WALKERS |
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LETS MAKE 2019
ANOTHER GOOD YEAR |
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