We found a sheltered place for lunch and then carried on past Yewtree Farm and along Shellow Lane. A filed path then took us north past Clover Bank Farm and past the fishing pools to the start at Gawsworth Church. Many thanks to everyone for coming along on this breezy overcast day and dry day.

Our group consisted of Chris J, Alec J, Dave I, Chris R, Marilyn, Jo, Rita, Nina Kim and David P our leader.

Many thanks to our walkers for coming along on the walk, our group were Alec, Chris J, Dave I, Alan B, Wendy, Alan S, Marilyn, Anne, Kim, Judith and David P our leader.

Map of our route

Twelve of us set off from Redesmere and followed the field paths and tracks alongside the lake and over the road to Capesthorne Hall. We then crossed Mill Lane and stopped for a coffee break by the wood and then continued across the fields to Siddington.

A short walk along the lane then brought us to the beautiful 16^th century All Saints Church where we stopped for our lunch. Afterwards we crossed the fields to Northwood Farm, then along the track to Marton Lane and through Heskey Wood and back across the fields to the start at Redesmere.

A lovely seven mile walk in nice sunny weather. Other members of the group were Ray, Sue P, Dave I, Wendy, Alan S, Derek, Judith,  Irene,  Kim, Eve, Susan M and the leader was David P.

Redesmere

Our route then took us along the valley past Spring House Farm to the quarry railway line where we discovered there were only eight of us. A quick established that Jo was missing. A quick phone call established that she was several hundred yards away having being delayed by another walking group at a  narrow path junction. A search party soon located her and she was quickly reunited  back to the group.

On reaching Hope Village we stopped in the Church Yard for our lunch and then followed the path alongside the the small river Peakshole Water and into Castleton where we stopped for Coffee and cake at a lovely Cafe on the main street, richly deserved after such an interesting walk with sunny periods during the day.  A short walk back along the road brought us back to the roadside parking by Treak Cliff Cavern. Walkers today on this seven mile walk were Judith, Dave I, Eve, Alan B, Peter F, Jo, Ray, Sue P and David P our leader

Seven of us met at Biddulph Grange. We went to the A527, turned south past the church, then across the road and down the footpath, across the valley, and up on to the old railway, south to Hollylane and then up the Staffordshire Moorland walk. We had coffee break halfway up to Cheshire Close. and then up to the viewpoint. We followed the Edge north east through Nick i' th' Hill to the end for lunch. A closed footpath rearranged the route down through Higher Whitemoor Farm to the road. Crossing the road we followed the footpath up to the Talbot, and back down to the cars.

Many thanks to Dave Ilett for leading this lovely six mile walk, other members of the group were Anita, Marylyn, Suzanne, Alan B, Alex and Peter. F

Seven of us set off from the car park on Lindow Common and followed the track across Lindow Moss and around the pool at Saltersley Hall Farm. After a short walk along Burleyhurst Lane we crossed the fields to Oak Farm, and then the fun started, we missed the first path to the runway so took the second path only to be thwarted by a flooded section too deep to paddle through, the third path seemed ok and we stopped for our coffee break on the edge of the runway watching the planes take off.

Alas the fun was not over as the muddy and sloping path caused numerous slips and slides and we eventually arrived a bit mud spattered on the tarmac road. We crossed the main road and entered Styal Woods and walked along the path alongside the River Bollin  with lots of steps up and down  on the river bank before stopping for lunch on a few fallen logs.

After lunch we continued along the various paths until we arrived at the busy Quarry Bank Mill. After a brief stop we continued along the North Cheshire Way and then after passing the Rugby Ground we walked through the Pownall Park estate and back the start at Lindow Common. A seven mile walk led by David P, others in the group were Wendy, Alan S, Dave I, Susan M, Anita and Sheila D.

An easy track up onto the moor where we stopped for our lunch with some great views over the surrounding countryside. Afterwards we continued along the track to Heild End Farm and then a steady walk along the busy A54 brought us to Blaze Farm where we stopped  to sample their delicious ice creams.

We then followed the track down into Wildboarclough and managed to cross a tricky bit of the flooded track and then up onto the lane. An easy walk along the lane heading south then brought us to Allmeadows where we joined a pleasant footpath for the walk back to Danebridge.

A lovely sunny seven mile walk which I think we all enjoyed led by David P, the rest of the walkers were Dave I, Anita, Alec, Chris J, Kim, Alan B, Wendy and Judith

Thirteen of us set off from Meerbrook and after passing the Church Hall we headed left over the fields to Franklin's Farm and onto Folly's Rest, along the road to Fould and then up the ridge to Gun, through New Zealand where sadly the St Bernard was bereft of his brandy barrel, past Wetwood and back to the cars, the drizzle providing company for the final stretch.

Our group of walkers were Eve, Irene, Jo, Judith, Kim, Marilyn, Susan, Wendy, Alan B, Alan S, Alex and Peter F with many thanks to Dave Ilett for leading this lovely seven mile walk.

We then followed the track down the hillside past Clough Head and through Buxton Brow Farm and past Hazelwood to Turners Pool where we stopped for lunch on the banks of the pool.

Afterwards a field path took us up to Nields Farm and Gun End House where we joined the lane and walked to Hawksley Farm. An easy track led us past Hollinhall to Gig Hall on the River Dane where we followed the Dane Valley Way back to the start at Danebridge.

A lovely scenic and sunny walk led by David Preston. Other walkers were Dave I, Sue M, Anita, Eileen S, Alan S, Judith, Jo, Marilyn, Eve, Anne M, and Rita.

We continued on along the track and then passed under the rail line and descended down across the fields to Brierlow Bar Book Shop and Cafe. An ideal place to eat our lunch. We then continued across the road and down into Brierlow Dale and then up the hillside and across the fields to the lane  near Kings Sterndale.

An easy path then led us across the fields to Cowdale and Staden. We then passed through the Caravan Site and down to the outskirts of Buxton. It was then an easy walk along the paths and back to the start at Green Lane.

Many thanks to everyone for coming along on this lovely sunny walk of almost eight miles led by David Preston. Other members of the group were Susan M, Sue P, Alan B, Dave I, Ray, Eve, Peter F, Judith , Rita, Jo and Wendy.

Just five of us set off from Whaley Bridge on what was forecast to be the hottest day of the year. We followed the lane up past Toddbrook Reservoir and then up through Slatersbank Wood, we then passed New House Farm and then to Cornhill Farm where we stopped in the shade for our coffee break.

We then descended down the field and crossed the small wooden bridge  and up to join the lane to Kishfield Bridge, a step ascent up through the wood brought us to Gap House. We crossed the road and headed across Taxal Moor where we stopped in the shade to eat our lunch with great views  across the valley and beyond.

Once at Taxal we headed south  and into the Hillbridge Nature Reserve. When we reached the River Goyt, we crossed the bridge and followed the river back to Whaley Bridge. Coffee, cakes and ice creams were enjoyed at the excellent Bridge Café at the end of the walk.

Thank you to everyone for coming along on this hot and scenic walk. Our leader was David P accompanied by Dave I, Judith, Alan B and Eve.

We then crossed the canal and followed the track to Lockgate Farm and then back to the canal at Adlington Basin where we stopped for lunch. We joined the Middlewood Way for a short distance and then passed through Jepsonclough and rejoined the canal and then took the path through Bartons Clough to Harrop Green Farm.

It was after the farm that David the walk leader managed to get us lost until after a lot of map checking we found the missing path and reassembled the group. David did a head count to make sure we had not lost anybody and then it was a quick walk back down the lane  to the Pub for some well deserved refreshments. After all we had been lost for nearly 10 minutes.

A lovely scenic and interesting walk seven mile led by David P with many thanks to the walkers for coming on the walk. They were Dave I, Peter C, Jo, Alan S, Wendy, Janet, Chris J, Alec J, Chris R and Eve.

We then descended down to the Monsal Viaduct and then down to the banks of the River Wye for a delightful walk along the riverside towards White Lodge stopping on the way for our lunch in an idyllic spot. Afterwards we crossed the A6 road  and climbed the hillside and entered Great Shacklow Wood.

After the steep ascent it was pleasant walking along the winding woodland path eventually passing the old water powered corn mill, we then emerged onto the lane and it was a short walk along the road to Sheepwash Bridge and back into Ashford in the Water.

As it was Wendy's birthday walk we adjourned  to the delightful Aisseford Cafe  for more coffee, cake and ice cream. A lovely walk  with great views and lovely weather led by David P, the other walkers were Wendy, Alan, Judith, Dave I, Shirley, Kati, Neil, Catherine, Alec J, Chris J, Ray, Sue P, Susan M, Eve, Peter C and Jo. Many thanks to everyone for coming along on this special walk.

Afterwards we followed the lane and field path to North Rode and then across the fields passing Manor Farm and onward to the lane at Rode Green. More field paths and tracks then took us past the fishing lakes and back to the start at Gawsworth.

Many thanks to everyone for coming along on this lovely flat walk seven mile walk We had sunshine and showers  on the way and the walk was led by David Preston. The other walkers were Ray, Sue P, Judith, Irene, Alan B, Dave I, Kim, Rita, Janet, Marilyn and Peter F, Wendy and Alan S.

Mant thanks to everyone for coming along on this walk of almost 7 miles which was led by David Preston, the other walkers were Dave I, Judith, Jo, Marilyn, Peter C, Peter F, Alan S, Anita and Eve

Ten of us set off from Shakerley Mere on a bright day and walked up the lane and then onto the track which took us past the Hulme Hall a moated site dating from the 15th century, as we passed a few photos were taken much to the objection of the man on the tractor mowing the lawn. We did not tarry long and marched off quickly and then stopping for our coffee break at a safe distance. Afterwards we encountered more overgrown paths littered with badger holes, Dave Ilett came to the rescue with his secateurs and soon cleared a path through the undergrowth.

A walk up the lane took us to New Farm and the first of the many overgrown stiles. The first was very dense so we climbed the gate and followed the path across the field to the lane where we were confronted with another blocked and overgrown stile. Dave again sprang into action with his secateurs and eventually managed to clear a way through and we emerged onto the lane by Cheadle Farm.

Here a very large dog in the farmyard followed us with suspicion and we quickly exited the yard into the field only to be confronted with a large herd of cows and calves who followed us enthusiastically along the track and it was here David the leader lost the path due to all the new fences that had been erected since our last visit. We found a new track and followed it to the boundary.

More gate climbing ensued, and we continued up Back Lane past Fields Farm and over the busy M6 where we stopped for lunch on the abandoned golf course. Afterwards we continued  on and joined the lane to Lower Peover and into the churchyard of St Oswalds where we stopped briefly to admire the quite stunning building. 

Millbank Farm was next and Foxcovert and then it was back to the field paths which then took us through a field of sweetcorn, A veritable maze well over head height and quite dense. We eventually emerged at the far end with a few scratches and ruffled hair and after a roll call to make sure we had all made it, plasters and tissues were used to tend the scratches and then we were off again across the fields and along Dams Lane.

We crossed the M6 again and joined the path round the Mere back to the cars. A flat seven mile walk through the Cheshire countryside with lots of interesting bits.

David Preston was our leader, and the other walkers were Dave I, Anita, Judith, Alan B, Alec J, Chris J, Kim, Susan M and Eve.