BROKEN CROSS WALKERS   Macclesfield

 

  A Summary of our walks  in 2023

Last updated 22/05/2023
 
Walk No Date Area

Walk details

Weather

Miles Ft Ascent  Walkers
282 08/01/2023 Cheshire Gawsworth and Heskey Wood Overcast, cool 7   10
283 22/01/2023 Cheshire Poynton and Lyme Park Overcast 7   11
284 05/02/2023 Cheshire Redesmere, Capesthorne and Siddington Sunny 7   12
285 19/02/2023 Peak Disctrict Hope and Castleton Sunny periods 7   9
286 05/03/2023 Staffordshire Biddulph and Congleton Edge Sunny periods 7   7
287 19/03/2023 Cheshire Lindow Common and Styal Woods Overcast 7   7
288 02/04/2023 Cheshire Daneridge, Gradbach and Blaze Farm Sunny periods 7 1024 9
289 16/04/2023 High Peak Whaley Bridge Coombs Reservoir and Buxsworth Sunny periods 7 876 11
290 30/04/2023 Staffordshire Meerbrook and Gun Hill Sunny periods and showers 7   13
291 14/05/2023 Staffordshire Danebridge and Turners Pool Sunny 7 1058 ft 12
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Walk  BCW 282- 08/01/2023 - Gawsworth and Heskey Wood

Area Cheshire Distance 7 miles Ascent
Walk  Gawsworth and Heskey Wood Maximum altitude Minimum altitude
Start from Gawsworth   Duration including stops 3½ hours    
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

 
Ten 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.

 
 
 
 
 

   
 
 

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 Minimum altitude
Start from Poynton Pool Post code SK12 1BR Duration including stops 4 hours    
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

 
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.

 
 
 
 

Map of our route

Looking towards Manchester from the moor in Lyme Park

Heading over the moor

Heading  back

Walking along one of the coal haulage tracks built in the coal mining era of Poynton

Walking through the park back to Poynton Pool

 
   
 
 

Walk  284 - 05/02/2023 Redesmere, Capesthorne and Siddington

Area Cheshire Distance 7 miles Ascent 135 ft
Walk Redesmere, Capesthorne and Siddington Maximum altitude Minimum altitude
Start from Redesmere   Duration including stops 4 hours    
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

 

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.

 
 

Redesmere

Heading for Capesthorne

Capesthorne

Siddington Church

Near Henshaw Hall Farm

Heading back to Redsmere

 
 
 
 

Walk  285 - Hope and Castleton from Treak Cliff

Area Peak District Distance 7 miles Ascent 377 ft
Walk Hope and Castleton from Treak Cliff Maximum altitude Minimum altitude
Start from Treak Cliff Cavern Post code  S33 8WA Duration including stops 4 hours    
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

 
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

 
 
 
 
 

   
 
 

Walk  286 - 05/03/2023 - Biddulph and Congleton Edge

Area Staffordshire Distance 7 miles Ascent
Walk Biddulph and Congleton Edge Maximum altitude Minimum altitude
Start from Biddulph Country Park

Post code ST8 7XX

Duration including stops 4 hours    
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

 

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

 
 
 
 
 
 

   
 
 

Walk 287 - 19/03/2023 Lindow Common and Styal Woods

Area Cheshire Distance Ascent
Walk Lindow Common and Styal Woods Maximum altitude Minimum altitude
Start from Wilmslow   Duration including stops      
what3words Weather
Map Explorer 268

Information from Viewranger app on my Samsung S20 FE 5G phone

Route -

 

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.

 
 
 
 
 
 

   
 
 

Walk 288 - 02/04/2023 - Danebridge, Gradbach and Blaze Farm

Area Cheshire Distance 7 miles Ascent 1024 ft
Walk Danebridge, Gradbach and Blaze Farm Maximum altitude Minimum altitude
Start from Daanhebridge Post Code SK11 0QE Duration including stops 5hrs    
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

 
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

 
 
 
 
 

   
 
 

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 Maximum altitude Minimum altitude
Start from Whaley Bridge Post code SK23 7NT Duration including stops      
What3Words Address

https://w3w.co/alongside.assure.viewing   

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

 
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.
 
 
 
 
 

   
 
 

Walk  290 - 30/04/2023 Meerbrook and Gun Hill

Area Staffordshire Distance 7 miles Ascent
Walk Meerbrook and Gun Hill Maximum altitude Minimum altitude
Start from Meerbrook   Duration including stops      
what3words https://w3w.co/birdcage.hopeless.boats  Weather Mixed weather with slight drizzle
Map Link to map of start of the walk 

Information from Viewranger app on my Samsung S20 FE 5G phone

Route -

 

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.

 

 
 
 
 
 

   
 
 

Walk 291 - 14/05/2023 - Danebridge and Turners Pool

Area Staffordshire Distance 8 miles Ascent 1058 ft
Walk Danebridge and Turners Pool Maximum altitude Minimum altitude
Start from Danebridge Post code SK11 0QE     Duration including stops 4.5 hours    
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

 
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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