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Walk BCW 282- 08/01/2023 - Gawsworth and Heskey Wood |
Area |
Cheshire |
Distance |
7 miles |
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Walk |
Gawsworth and Heskey Wood |
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Start from |
Gawsworth |
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Duration including
stops |
3½ hours |
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what3words |
https://w3w.co/divided.aunts.executive |
Weather |
Overcast, breezy and
dry |
Map |
Explorer 268
Link to map of start of the walk |
Information from Viewranger app on my Samsung S20 FE 5G
phone |
Route - Gawsworth -
Marton Lane - Walkers Heath - Heskey Wood - Marton Lane -
Great Tidnock Farm - Yewtree Farm - Shellow Lane -
Gawsworth |
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of us set off from Gawsworth on our first walk of 2023,
the weather was overcast with a cold wind. We headed
across the fields to Marton Lane and then took the track
through Walkersheath and along to Heskey Wood where we
stopped for a coffee break, then it was along the track
crossing Marton Lane again and past Tidnock Wood
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. |
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Walk BCW 283 - 22/01/2023 Poynton and Lyme Park |
Area |
Cheshire |
Distance |
7 miles |
Ascent |
730 ft |
Walk |
Poynton and Lyme Park |
Maximum altitude |
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Minimum altitude |
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Start from |
Poynton Pool |
Post code |
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SK12 1BR |
Duration including
stops |
4 hours |
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what3words |
https://w3w.co/deep.ascendant.sorry |
Weather |
Overcast, dry |
Map |
Link to map of start of the walk |
Information from Viewranger app on my Samsung S20 FE 5G
phone |
Route - Poynton Pool -
Hockley - Middlewood Way - Hagg Farm - Middlewood -
Station - New House Farm - Poynton Pool |
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Eleven of us set off from Poynton Pool and followed the
field paths and tracks across to Hockley. We crossed the
lane and walked through the woods to the Middlewood Way
where we stopped for our coffee break. Then after a short
way up the lane we entered the wood and did not spot
the closed footpath sign until we encountered a closed
wonky footbridge. In the wood we eventually found a way
across as the water level was reasonably low were able to
cross both streams and reached the main path on the
opposite bank. We passed Hagg Farm and Throstlenest
Farm and once over the moor we found a sheltered place for
lunch. Then it was on past Platt Wood Farm and Middlescale
Farm and onto the canal towpath |
for a short way. We
entered Middle Wood and passed Middlewood Station. Once
over the rail line we headed to New House Farm and then it
was across the fields and back to the start at Poynton
Pool. 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. |
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Map
of our route |
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Looking
towards Manchester from the moor in Lyme Park |
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Heading
over the moor |
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Heading
back |
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Walking
along one of the coal haulage tracks built in the coal mining
era of Poynton |
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Walking
through the park back to Poynton Pool |
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Walk 284 - 05/02/2023 Redesmere, Capesthorne and
Siddington |
Area |
Cheshire |
Distance |
7 miles |
Ascent |
135 ft |
Walk |
Redesmere, Capesthorne and Siddington |
Maximum altitude |
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Minimum altitude |
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Start from |
Redesmere |
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Duration including
stops |
4 hours |
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what3words |
Address
https://w3w.co/daydream.curiosity.trusts |
Weather |
Sunny |
Map |
Link to map of start of the walk |
Information from Viewranger app on my Samsung S20 FE 5G
phone |
Route - Redesmere -
Capesthorne Hall - Siddington - Siddington Church -
Northwood Farm - Heskey Wood - Redesmere |
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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 16th
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.
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Redesmere |
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Heading
for Capesthorne |
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Capesthorne |
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Siddington Church |
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Near
Henshaw Hall Farm |
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Heading
back to Redsmere |
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Walk 285 - Hope and Castleton from Treak Cliff |
Area |
Peak District |
Distance |
7 miles |
Ascent |
377 ft |
Walk |
Hope and Castleton from Treak Cliff |
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Start from |
Treak Cliff Cavern |
Post code
S33 8WA |
Duration including
stops |
4 hours |
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what3words |
address
https://w3w.co/winks.paler.gobblers |
Weather |
Sunny periods |
Map |
Link to map of start of the walk |
Information from Viewranger app on my Samsung S20 FE 5G
phone |
Route - Treak Cliff
Cavern - Odin Mine - Knowlesgate Farm - Spring House Farm
- Hope - Peakshole Water Castleton - Treak Cliff Cavern |
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Nine
of us set off from Treak Cliff Cavern and after a short
walk along the lane we took the footpath past Odin Mine
and then a very muddy and slippery path with a few slips
and trips on the way down to Knowlesgate Farm. Once
path the farm the path improved and we stopped for our
coffee break in the grounds of the cemetery on the
outskirts of Castleton.
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 |
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Walk 286 - 05/03/2023 - Biddulph and Congleton Edge |
Area |
Staffordshire |
Distance |
7 miles |
Ascent |
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Walk |
Biddulph and Congleton Edge |
Maximum altitude |
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Minimum altitude |
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Start from |
Biddulph Country Park |
Post code ST8 7XX |
Duration including
stops |
4 hours |
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what3words |
Address
https://w3w.co/eyelid.oldest.published |
Weather |
Sunny periods |
Map |
Link to map of start of the walk |
Information from Viewranger app on my Samsung S20 FE 5G
phone |
Route - Biddulph
Country Park - Cheshire Close - Congleton Edge - Nick
i'th'Hill- Higher Whitemoor Farm - Biddulph Country Park |
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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
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Walk 287 - 19/03/2023 Lindow Common and Styal Woods |
Area |
Cheshire |
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Walk |
Lindow Common and Styal Woods |
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Start from |
Wilmslow |
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Duration including
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what3words |
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Weather |
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Map |
Explorer 268 |
Information from Viewranger app on my Samsung S20 FE 5G
phone |
Route - |
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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.
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Walk 288 - 02/04/2023 - Danebridge, Gradbach and Blaze
Farm |
Area |
Cheshire |
Distance |
7 miles |
Ascent |
1024 ft |
Walk |
Danebridge, Gradbach and Blaze Farm |
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Minimum altitude |
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Start from |
Daanhebridge |
Post Code SK11 0QE |
Duration including
stops |
5hrs |
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what3words |
https://w3w.co/willing.sprouted.volunteered |
Weather |
Sunny all day |
Map |
Explorer 268
Link to map of start of the walk |
Information from Viewranger app on my Samsung S20 FE 5G
phone |
Route - Danebridge -
Dane Valley Way - Gradbach - Heild End Farm - Blaze Farm -
Allmeadows - Wincle - Danebridge |
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Nine
of us set off from Danebridge and followed the Dane Valley
Way alongside the River Dane stopping for a coffee break
on the way to Gradbach. Then it was a steep climb up the
hillside to the Eagle and Child, a lovely old farmhouse
dating back to 1738.
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 |
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Walk 289 - 16/04/2023 - Whaley Bridge, Coombs Reservoir
and Buxsworth |
Area |
High Peak |
Distance |
7 miles |
Ascent |
876 ft |
Walk |
Whaley Bridge, Coombs Reservoir and Buxsworth |
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Start from |
Whaley Bridge |
Post code SK23 7NT |
Duration including
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What3Words Address |
https://w3w.co/alongside.assure.viewing
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Weather |
Sunny periods |
Map |
Link to map of start of the walk |
Information from Viewranger app on my Samsung S20 FE 5G
phone |
Route - Whaley Bridge
- Cadster House - Tunstead Farm - Coombs Reservoir -
Bradshaw Hall - Lidgate - Buxworth Silkhill Farm - Whaley
Bridge |
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Eleven of us set off from Whaley Bridge Canal Basin and
headed through he Park alongside the River Goyt, we
crossed the road at Horwich End and followed the lane to
Cadster House missing the turning and ending up on a small
estate only to be redirected by a local resident back onto
the correct path. David the walk leader blamed the map ( a
likely story) anyway once back on track we passed Tunstead
Farm and Meveril Farm and joined the lane past Coombs
Reservoir Dam and then crossed Chapel Road. An easy walk
up the lane to Sparkbottom and then across the Golf Course
and up to Bradshaw Hall, a beautiful building dating from
around 1620. We carried on up the hillside to Lidgate and
stopped for lunch overlooking the valley below. A hillside
path took us beneath Eccles Pike and down to Buxworth, a
steep hill took us up to Silkhill Farm and then it was
back down the lane to the car park in Whaley Bridge. Some
of us enjoyed an excellent coffee and cake at the Bridge
Bakehouse after the walk. The walk was led by David P and
the other walkers were Chris J, Alec J, Kim, Dave I,
Ray, Sue P, Rita, Alan B, Kath and Wendy. |
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Walk 290 - 30/04/2023 Meerbrook and Gun Hill |
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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.
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Walk 291 - 14/05/2023 - Danebridge and Turners Pool |
Area |
Staffordshire |
Distance |
8 miles |
Ascent |
1058 ft |
Walk |
Danebridge and Turners Pool |
Maximum altitude |
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Minimum altitude |
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Start from |
Danebridge |
Post code
SK11 0QE |
Duration including
stops |
4.5 hours |
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what3words |
https://w3w.co/chestnuts.script.pepper |
Weather |
Sunny |
Map |
Link to map of start of the walk |
Information from Viewranger app on my Samsung S20 FE 5G
phone |
Route - Danebridge -
Park House - Clough Head - Buxton Brow Farm - Turners Pool
- Neilds Farm - Hawksley Farm Gig Hall - Danebridge |
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Twelve of us set off from Danebridge and followed the
track past Park House, the path continued along the
hillside where we stopped for our coffee break with some
great views across the valley.
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. |
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Walk 292 - 28/05/2023 - Buxton and Brierlow Dale |
Area |
High Peak |
Distance |
7.9 miles |
Ascent |
932 ft |
Walk |
Buxton and Brierlow Dale |
Maximum altitude |
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Minimum altitude |
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Start from |
Buxton |
Post code
SK17 9DZ |
Duration including
stops |
5 hours |
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what3words |
https://w3w.co/entitles.using.limiting |
Weather |
Sunny
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Map |
Link to map of start of the walk |
Information from Viewranger app on my Samsung S20 FE 5G
phone |
Route - Buxton -
Harpurhill - Brierlow Bar - Brierlow Dale - King Sterndale
- Cowdale - Staden - Buxton |
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Twelve of us set off from Buxton and followed the paths
and tracks across to Harpurhill, we then had a short road
walk into the village and then up the hillside and
along the disused level track beneath Staker Hill
where we stopped for our coffee break with some great
views across the fields below.
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. |
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Walk 293 - 11/06/2023 - Whaley Bridge, Taxal and
Hillbridge Nature Reserve |
Area |
High Peak |
Distance |
7 miles |
Ascent |
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Walk |
Whaley Bridge, Taxal and Hillbridge Nature Reserve |
Maximum altitude |
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Minimum altitude |
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Start from |
Whaley Bridge |
Post code SK23 7LX |
Duration including
stops |
4 hours |
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what3words |
https://w3w.co/stutter.club.vacancies |
Weather |
Sunny and
very warm |
Map |
Link to map of start of the walk |
Information from Viewranger app on my Samsung S20 FE 5G
phone |
Route - Whaley Bridge
- Slatersbank Wood - Cornhill Farm - Kishfield Bridge -
Gap House - Taxal Moor - Hillbridge Nature reserve -
Whaley Bridge |
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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.
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Walk 294 - 11/06/2023 - Adlington, Bartons Clough and
Macclesfield Canal |
Area |
Cheshire |
Distance |
7 miles |
Ascent |
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Walk |
Adlington, Bartons Clough and Macclesfield Canal |
Maximum altitude |
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Minimum altitude |
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Start from |
Adlington |
Post Code SK10 4NA |
Duration including
stops |
4 hours |
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what3words |
https://w3w.co/putts.workforce.blazed |
Weather |
Sunny |
Map |
Explorer 268 -
Link to map of start of the walk |
Information from Viewranger app on my Samsung S20 FE 5G
phone |
Route - Adlington -
Macclesfield Canal - Lockgate Farm - Middlewood Way -
Bartons Clough - Adlington |
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Eleven of us set off from Adlington on a warm sunny
morning and headed through Wych Wood to the Macclesfield
Canal and then it was north along the canal towpath
stopping at a shady place for a coffee break.
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. |
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Walk 295 - 09/07/2023 - Ashford in the Water and Monsal
Head |
Area |
Peak District |
Distance |
6 miles |
Ascent |
810 ft |
Walk |
Ashford in the Water and Monsal Head |
Maximum altitude |
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Minimum altitude |
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Start from |
Ashford in the Water |
Post code DE45 1QG |
Duration including
stops |
4 hours |
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what3words |
https://w3w.co/porridge.lifetimes.ogre |
Weather |
Sunny
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Map link |
Link to map of start of the walk
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Information from Outdoor Active app on my Samsung S20 FE 5G
phone |
Route - Ashford in the
Water- Monsal Head - River Wye - White Lodge - Great
Shacklow Wood - Ashford in the Water |
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Seventeen of us started off from Ashford in the Water and
using field paths and tracks we walked to Monsal Head and
stopped there for our break. As it was Wendy's birthday a
few days previously it was time for coffee and cakes
brought by Wendy.
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. |
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Walk 296 - 23rd July - Walker Barn, Langley and The Hollins |
Area |
Cheshire |
Distance |
7.5 miles |
Ascent |
928ft |
Walk |
Walker Barn, Langley and The Hollins |
Maximum altitude |
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Minimum altitude |
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Start from |
Higher Hurdsfield |
Post code |
Duration including
stops |
4 hours |
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what3words |
https://w3w.co/sheep.beside.overnight |
Weather |
Overcast, damp |
Map link |
Link to map of start of the walk |
Information from Outdoor Active app on my Samsung S20 FE 5G
phone |
Route - Higher
Hurdsfield - Cliff Hill - Brink Farm - Walker Barn - Teggs
Nose Reservoir - Langley - Hollins - Macclesfield Canal -
Higher Hurdsfield |
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Eight
of us set of from Higher Hursdfield on an overcast and
damp morning, we walked over Cliff Hill and after crossing
the A537 we paused for a coffee break and then
passed Brink Farm and down to Walker Barn, a right turn
then took us down to Teggs Nose Reservoir where we stopped
for our lunch break. Afterwards we walked through Langley
and up over the Hollins to join the Macclesfield Canal for
the walk back to the start at Higher Hurdsfield.. Many
thanks to everyone for coming on the walk which was led by
David P, the other walkers were Dave I, Susan M, Eve, Jo,
Chris J, Alec and Alan B. |
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Walk 297 - 06/08/2023 - Gawsworth, Bosley Locks and North
Rode |
Area |
Cheshire |
Distance |
7 miles |
Ascent |
230 ft |
Walk |
Gawsworth, Bosley Locks and North Rode |
Maximum altitude |
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Minimum altitude |
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Start from |
Gawsworth |
Post Code is SK11 9RJ |
Duration including
stops |
4 hours |
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what3words |
https://w3w.co/divided.aunts.executive |
Weather |
Sunny periods and
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Map link |
Link to map of start of the walk |
Information from Outdoor Active app on my Samsung S20 FE 5G
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Route - Gawsworth-
Woodhouse Green Farm - Macclesfield Canal - Bosley Locks -
North Rode - Manor Farm - Gawsworth |
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Fourteen of us set off from Gawsworth and after passing
Gawsworth Hall we followed field paths, tracks and quiet
lanes to reach the Macclesfield Canal. Once on the towpath
we stopped for our coffee break and then continued walking
south to Bosley Locks where we stopped for our lunch.
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. |
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Walk 296 - 20/08/2023 - Bollington and Rainow |
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Cheshire |
Distance |
7 miles |
Ascent |
73 ft |
Walk |
Bollington and Rainow |
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Bollington |
Post code |
Duration including
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4 hours |
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Information from Outdoor Active app on my Samsung S20 FE 5G
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Route - Bollington
Harrop Wood - Further Harrop Farm - Billinge Head Farm -
Rainow - Waukmill Farm Bollington |
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Ten of us set off from
Bollington and followed the lane past Sowcar and joined
the Gritstone Trail as far as Berristall Hall then it was
along the track stopping for our coffee break and then
passing through Harrop Wood to Further Harrop Farm. We
then headed south to Harrop Fold Farm and then
across to Rainowlow and Rainow Village. It was then an
easy walk back across the fields to Waukmill Farm and back
into Bollington.
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 |
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Walk 297 - 03/09/2023 - Goyt Valley and Errwood Reservoir |
Area |
High Peak |
Distance |
7 miles |
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Walk |
Goyt Valley and Errwood Reservoir |
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Derbyshire Bridge |
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Eleven of us set off from Derbyshire Bridge and followed
the old coach road up the hill, we then joined the
moorland path which took us along the ridge to Burbage
Edge where we stopped for our coffee break. We then
continued along the ridge and then a moorland path took us
down to the entrance of the Cromford and High Peak Railway
which we followed to the lane where we stopped for
lunch overlooking the pool. Afterwards we descended down
the moorland path and then along the hillside above the
River Goyt until we reached Goytsclough Quarry. Her we
joined the lane and followed this back to the start at
Derbyshire Bridge. A lovely sunny walk of seven miles with
some great views led by David Preston. the other walkers
were Kati. Jo, Dave I, Alan B, Peter F, Peter C, Eve,
Judith, Wendy, and Anita. |
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Walk 298 - 17/09/2023 Shakerley Mere, Allostock and Lower
Peover |
Area |
Cheshire |
Distance |
7 milles |
Ascent |
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Walk |
Shakerley Mere, Allostock and Lower Peover |
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Start from |
Shakerley Mere |
Post code WA16
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Duration including
stops |
4 hours |
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what3words |
https://w3w.co/opened.saloons.indicated |
Weather |
Sunny periods |
Map link |
Link to map of start of the walk |
Information from Outdoor Active app on my Samsung S20 FE 5G
phone |
Route - Shakerley
Mere- Hulme Hall - Millgate Farm - Cheadle Farm -
Lower Peover - Millbank Farm - Foxcovert - Dams Lane -
Shakerley Mere |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The moat bridge at Hulme Hall |
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Climbing
the gate, the only way to enter the field footpath, not
possible to climb next to the hinges as we could not get to
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We
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Heading
across the fields to Lower Peover |
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St
Oswalds Church in Lower Peover |
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