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Walk BCW 282- 08/01/2023 - Gawsworth and Heskey Wood |
Area |
Cheshire |
Distance |
7 miles |
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Gawsworth and Heskey Wood |
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Start from |
Gawsworth |
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Duration including
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Walk |
Biddulph and Congleton Edge |
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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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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 |
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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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