Looking out from Nessit Hill towards Teggs Nose

Heading down the old packhorse route  with Teggs Nose on the right

Heading up to Nessit Hill

Heading towards the ruined Dimples Farmhouse

Aftewards we passed Old Hag and Cliff and into a wood and along one of the muddiest footpaths  we have been down for along time. Thankfully we emerged onto the road without anyone slipping and it was nice to walk on tarmac for a bit of respite from the mud. We then walked down the track past Hollinhall and Gig Hall and joined the Dane Valley Way for the walk back to the start at Danebridge. An interesting walk with mist and mud and some good tracks in between.

Many thanks to everyone for coming along on the walk.  Our group consisted of Anita, Ken, Dave I, Judith, Irene, Kath, Eileen, Marilyn, Alan, Graham and David P our leader.

Heading along the track to Hollinhall and Gig Hall

We carried on along the field paths and tracks to the ruined Dumkins Farm and here we made a group decision to slightly shorten the walk due to the time available. We joined the Gritstone Trail for the walk up to Bosley Minn stopping on the way in a sheltered and wooded area for lunch. Once on Bosley Minn we took the lane down past Lower Minnend and crossed the field to the A523. A short walk down this busy road brought us to the path along the disused rail track which took us back to the start at Rushton Spencer.

Many thanks to everyone for coming along on this walk. Our group consisted of Anita, Alan, Alec J, Chris J, Dave I, Marilyn. Jo and David P our leader.

A little bit of history of the murder at Whitelee Farm,  a tale of “lust, murder and a gruesome hanging”  Brough Family Organization - Brough Crimes (google.com)

Seven of us set off from Peover Superior on a tour of the Cheshire plain.

We crossed the fields and went down the track to the 16th century Peover Hall, originally home of the Mainwarings and more recently the Peels and then the Brooks. Through the woods, across the fields and the A50 to a coffee stop.

Then it was onward to Lower Peover, North to Freegreen and then East along the bridle way to a comfy log on a 'Wicked'' bend for lunch.

Back across the A50 around Radbroke Hall to South Ollerton, via a water tower and a man-made zoo and South back to the vehicles.

 Around 8.3 miles on a bright and sunny day. Our group consisted of  Alan, Eileen, Irene, Judith, Marilyn and Wendy with special thanks to David I for leading this walk.

Ten of us set off from Buxton Road towards Cliff Lane. We crossed the Buxton Road near Bull Hill Lane and walked through the fields to Lamaload Road and Tower Hill and then to White Nancy. Then it was down through the wood into Kerridge and across the fields and onto the canal towpath for the walk back to Buxton Road. Our group were Ray, Dave I, Ken, Irene, Wendy Anita, Eve, Marillyn and Kathryn  with many thanks to Judith for leading this scenic walk  with sunshine and snow along the way

Looking down on Bollington from White Nancy

Heading for White Nancy

Heading along the Ridge

Its lambing time again

Nine of us set off from Poynton Pool car park on a nice sunny day and followed the field paths and tracks across to Poynton Coppice where we paused for a coffee break and then it over the Middlewood Way and the Macclesfield Canal past Hagg Farm and Green Farm.

We joined the North Cheshire Way for a short distance and then after passing Platt Wood Farm and Middlecale Farm we arrived back at the Macclesfield Canal where we stopped for lunch. Afterwards we headed north along the towpath and then through Middlewood and over the rail track. An easy walk back across the fields brought us back to the start at Poynton Pool. A nice scenic walk over just over 7 miles.

Our group consisted of Wendy, Alan, Judith, Jo, Derek, Dave I, Ray,     Chris R and David P our leader.

Heading along the hillside in Lyme Park

The gorse bushes are looking lovely as we head back to Poynton Pool

Heading through Poynton Coppice

Crossing the line after looking both ways

Seventeen of us set off from Gawsworth and took the track and field paths to Mount Farm. A walk along the lane took us to Woodhouse Green Farm and then across the field to the Macclesfield Canal. we crossed the canal and main road  and walked up the track to Sutton Reservoir where we stopped  for a coffee break. Afterwards we walked through the woods and across the fields to Sutton Village.

We passed through the village and more paths took  us to Sutton Hall and onto the canal towpath  which  we followed to Danes Moss where we stopped for lunch. After our refreshments we crossed Danes Moss and the more field paths, tracks and quiet lanes eventually brought us back to the start ay Galsworthy Church.

Many thanks to everyone for coming along on this scenic and flat seven mile walk.

Our group consisted of Hans, Anita, Kati, Kath B, Steve, Irene, Dave I, Alan, Marilyn, Derek, Ray, Sue P, Eileen, Susan M, Nina, Jo and David P our leader

Many thanks to everyone who joined the walk in the rain, they  were Judith, Irene, Dave I, Peter F, Marilyn, Sue P, Una, Kath, Anita and David P our leader.

A wet day and not many boaters out

The Cafe at Rudyard, the water level is low.

After a few photos we carried on along the packhorse route to Cut-thorn and then joined the lane for the walk to Bennettshitch. An easy track then took us up the hillside where we stopped by an old barn for our lunch. Lovely views across the valley.

Afterwards we continued up the hillside and across the moor pausing to examine some rather large slabs hewn from the hillside rocks. The general consensus was that they may have been intended to be used as gatepost's but we will probably never know. We carried on across the moor and after crossing the A54 again we walked down the lane past Crag Hall and then Old Post Office.

After crossing the bridge, the scene of terrible floods in May 1989 we walked up the hillside track for a fine walk along the hillside and back to the start at Clough House car park.. Many thanks to everyone for coming along on the walk, our group consisted of Alan B, Dave I, Wendy, Marilyn, Kate, Eve, Susan M and David P our leader.

Three Shires Head

Heading down to join the Dane Valley Way

The Old Post Office in Wildboarclough

More about the Old Post Office, Wildboarclough.

Many thanks to everyone who came along on this walk. Our group consisted of Alan B, Peter F, Ray, Dave I, Peter E, Georgie, Susan M, Eve, Judith, Irene, Eileen, Kati and David P our leader.

Afterwards we toured around the village  looking at the various Scarecrows that were displayed around the village. We then set off across the fields and climbed steeply up the side of Kerridge Hill stopping frequently to rest and admire the view. We then followed the path down the hill passing Swanscoe Hall and along Well Lane and back to the start at Higher Hurdsfield. A scenic walk n a very warm day.

Many thanks to everyone for coming along on the walk. Our group consisted of Alan B, Chris R, Dave I, Kati and Margaret W and David P our leader.

Afterwards we took the narrow lane up past Clayton Fold Farm and up onto Taxal Moor, the path was obscure and after a group discussion we eventually made our way down to lane and then down to Taxal Church where we followed the Midshires Way back into Whaley Bridge. Many thanks to everyone for coming along on this  lovely scenic seven mile walk walk with mainly sunny periods and the odd shower in the morning.

Our group consisted of  Ray, Sue P, Chris R, Susan M , Peter J, Dave I,    Jo C, Alan B and David P our leader.

Midshires Way - LDWA Long Distance Paths

Many thanks to everyone who braved the heat for this six mile walk on this very hot day. Our group consisted of Dave I Peter C, Alan B, Peter F and David P our leader

The rather low water in Errwood Reservoir

Our group consisted of Anita, Kati, Dave I, Ray, Judith, Irene, Sue P, Marilyn, Alan B, Peter F, Jo, Steve R, Kath and David P our leader

Heading along Oven Hill Road, rather stony

Afterwards another stretch of the quiet lane took us to Stoneyfold with some great views across to the hills. We crossed the A54 again and a lovely path took us around the reservoir with a very low water level and then back into Bosley to the start of the walk.

A walk of almost eight miles with sunny periods all day. Our group consisted of Alan B, Dave I, Eileen, Judith, Marilyn, Chris R, Anita, Jo, Peter F, Kati, Irene and David P our leader.

Afterwards we climbed the field path to Whitelee Farm scene of the infamous murder of Robert Brough in 1731. WE carried on across the fields and joined the Gritstone Trail which we followed back to the outskirts of Rushton. An easy walk back along the disused railway brought us back to the start at the car park in Rushton Spencer.

Many thanks to everyone for coming along on this walk. Our group consisted of Anita, Alan B, Dave I, Kati, Eileen, Chris J, Kim, Judith, Irene, Sheila D and David P the leader.

Link to the story of the Whitelee Murder

Heading towards Heaton

Crossing the field towards Gig Hall

A good use for a redundant phone box

On the track leading to Hollinhall

The River Dane near Gig Hall

David thanked the Walkers for the presents and for coming along on the walks in the past and helping to make the Group the success it has been . A short walk back through the village brought us back to the start on the edge of the Village.

Many thanks to everyone who came along on the walk, they were Dave I, Ray, Alan B, Janet, Bill, Judith, Irene, Wendy, Alan S, Susanna, Sheila D, Marilyn, Rita, Chris R and the leader was David, also a big thank you to everyone who contributed to the wonderful gifts presented to David,  the beautiful painting will take pride of place on my wall, the book token will definitely be put to good use for maps and walking books and the Voucher for Afternoon Tea will be greatly enjoyed by Christine and I.

Heading through the woods towards the Dam

The water level in the Reservoir is low

Walk report Sunday 6th November Rushton Spencer

Six of us set off in dryish conditions and crossed the A523, up Tanhouse Lane then turned along the Conduit to Wallhill, then back over the A523, under the old railway and up to Holmlea where we had coffee.

Then on to Woodhouse Green, Ditchway Farm, Oulton and to lunch with a slowly fading view at Lane End. Along Beat Lane, then on the footpath to Fold farm, Great Hough, and over the fields to the old railway and back to the vehicles in fetish conditions.

Our group consisted of Alan, Anita, Eileen, Judith, Peter F and many thanks to Dave Ilett for leading this 6 mile walk.

Afterwards field paths and tracks took us to Mudhurst Lane and then some confusing footpaths signs we climbed the hillside to Black Hill to be rewarded with some great views across to Lyme Park in the west and Kinder Scout in the east.

We crossed Whaley Lane and stopped for lunch in a sheltered place and then after passing Kiln Knoll we headed down to Furness Vale and joined the Peak Forest Canal for the walk back to Whaley Bridge as it became overcast. A seven mile walk with some great views and nice sunny weather for most of the day.

The forecasted showers did not arrive until we were safely back in the cars and on our way home.

Thanks to everybody who came along on the walk. Our group were Alec, Chris J, Susan M, Eve, Dave I, Anita, Marilyn, Chris R and David P our leader.

Map of our route

Afterwards we continued north along the towpath and across the field to Fodens Farm and then a short walk along the lane  brought us to the field path which took us to the Gawsworth and beautiful Medieval Church where we stopped to visit the Christmas Tree Festival in the Church.

An excellent display of illuminated trees with many hand made gifts for sale in aid of Church Funds. Our group consisted of Judith, Wendy, Marilyn, Jo, Dave I, Bill, Janet, Susan, Eve, Susanna, Ray and David P our walk leader.

We followed the stream up to the road to cross and then after passing the Old Hall we stopped for a coffee break in some trees for shelter. Then it was across the Deer Park and through the trees to the Courtyard and into the Cafe where we ate our lunch with coffee and cake purchased from Cafe.

Afterwards we walked past the Hall entrance and as the ground was very icy we walked back to Knutsford along the Beech Avenue which was ice free. A good six mile walk which we managed to complete without any trips or tumbles on  the icy paths.

Many thanks to everyone for coming along on this our last walk of the year. Our group consisted of  Wendy, Judith, Jo, Susan, Eve, Kate and David P our leader

Tatton Mere