2022

Start: 10.00am at Wilmslow Parish Hall car park on Cliff Road, SK9 4AA. There may be a pay and display car park charge. I cannot see if the charge applies on Sunday.

The walk takes us through the Carrs and along the Bollin to Quarry Bank Mill. From there we’ll head for Morley and the Altrincham Road and walk down to the Britannia Hotel. Then it’s back along the river to the mill and a different path to Twnnies Bridge where we retrace our steps to the start.

I haven’t checked the distance but it’s about 5 miles and will take no more than 2.5 to 3 hours, so this is an easy New Year morning walk. NOTE: there will be no lunch stop.

Outline: A classic route up the steep Kinderlow End onto the plateau and Kinder Low, along past Kinder downfall and down from Sandy Heys to Kinder Reservoir. This part of the Kinder plateau provides magnificent views to the south and west over the Cheshire plain and Greater Manchester.

Difficulty: This route involves significant ascent and descent over rough open countryside. While it is mainly on footpaths there are some styles, steps and short difficult sections where the use of hands and some physical dexterity maybe required. Clothing and walking boots suitable for cold and wet conditions is strongly advised.

Start: 10:30hrs, Bowden Bridge car park, 165 Kinder Rd, High Peak, SK22 2LH. Lat/Long 53.379442, -1.928531. Grid Reference SK 0486 8695. OS map OL1.

Route: Bowden Bridge car park, Tunstead Clough, Kinderlow End, Kinder Low 633m, Kinder Downfall, Sandy Heys, Kinder Reservoir, Bowden Bridge car park.

Outdooractive details and map: https://out.ac/n9MKn

The walk starts at 10am from the big lay- by by the Old Water Tower ( Travis Perkins Trading Co) , Mobberley Road, Knutsford. The nearest postcode is WA16 8EU.

Directions to the start: Make your way from Wilmslow to Mobberley village and continue on the main road through the village until you see the big brick water tower on your right. Just after passing it turn right ( filter arrow on the road) into the large lay-by.

Walk description: This is a pleasant scenic walk for a winter day. The walk is largely confined to the 1,000 acres of Tatton Park, but has a short extension into Knutsford at the start so that the whole perimeter of the Park can be explored. The woodland and lakeside paths are mainly flat and any inclines are gentle. Some grassy paths may be muddy. There are often close views of fallow deer. If the path through Dog Wood at the end is closed we will return to the lay-by via Knutsford again.

Meet at 10am at Pym Chair car park SK23 7RF

Directions to start: from Macclesfield, take Hurdsfield road at Tesco roundabout, continue to Kettleshume. Just as you enter the village, take sharp right turn signposted Goyt Valley, follow road past Windgather Rocks to Pym Chair car park at T junction.

Walk description: the walk follows the road downhill to Jenkin Chapel and bears right to follow valley to Kettleshume. There is a small brook to step across on this part of the walk. From Kettleshume we follow the road uphill and join the path along Taxal Edge, go past Windgather Rocks to return to the car park.

There is likely to be puddles underfoot but on the recce it was surprisingly not very muddy. At Pym Chair the wind was very cold.

Start time 10.00 Springfields Car Park Prestbury. Postcode SK104DW

Directions to start.

From Wilmslow go past station. At mini roundabout turn right. At next roundabout turn left to Prestbury. On entering village turn left. Go past church, over bridge and left into car park.

Walk Description

All quite flat, tracks fields and back alone Bollin.

Walk will start at 10am. A very easy walk taking in fields, path alongside the noisy M6, tracks, woods, quiet roads, Penny Ferry, canal, Lymm Dam and the ancient woodland of The Bongs.

Walk starts at Cherry Corner Lymm motorway intersection WA13 0TA

From Wilmslow 13 miles 20 mins

Leave Wilmslow and head for M56 signposted Warrington, Chester and M6. Leave at junction 9 take the A50 exit to Lymm. Take the B5158 Cherry Lane. Turn right after 50 yards into Cherry Corner, turn right into cul-de-sac and park on road edge.

From Bowdon Roundabout 8 miles 15 minutes

> Take the A56 into Lymm Turn left by Co-op onto B5158 Cherry Lane continue until approx 50 yards before Lymm motorway intersection, turn left into Cherry Corner, turn right and park along road edge.

The walk starts at 10am on Redesmere Road by Redesmere SJ849713. Post code SK11 9PR

Directions

From Wilmslow take the A34 by pass towards Congleton. At Monks Heath cross roads continue on A34 for 2 miles. Turn left onto Redesmere Road, signed Henbury. Park at the roadside by the lake.

Walk details

An easy walk through farmland and farms along footpaths and tracks. The route is Hazelwall Farm, Henshaw Hall Farm, Crabtree Moss Farm, Sandbank Farm, Turlock Farm, Siddington, Blake House Farm, Capesthorne Hall, Redesmere.

Poles would be helpful, unless we have a frost the fields will be wet and muddy.

The walk starts at 10 am from Lindow Common car park (our old Meet and Greet) on Racecourse Road, Wilmslow, opposite Hickory’s Smokehouse (previously The Boddington Arms). SK9 5LR. Racecourse Road is off the A538 Wilmslow to Altrincham Road about 1 mile west of Wilmslow centre. Parking is free.

Walk description: Black Lake and the common, Pigginshaw Brook and the River Bollin to Twinnies Bridge. Along the River Dean meadows to Linneys Bridge, up through woods and across Styal Golf course. Into Styal Chapel Woods with some steep gradients before returning through the NT Gardens, if possible*, Quarry Bank Mill yard (facilities) the River Bollin and Kings Road.

*NATIONAL TRUST CARDS. If enough of us carry NT cards, with some admitting a guest, we may find we can take the path through the gardens. No problem, if not.

Some paths muddy. A little extra care/agility required on one path in need of repair.

Boarded walkways and some steep steps without handrails. Poles and gaiters helpful.

Meet at 10am Church Lane Gawsworth SJ889696. Post code SK11 9RN

Directions to start: From Wilmslow take the A34 by pass south to Monks Heath traffic lights. Turn left onto A537 towards Macclesfield. At Broken Cross roundabout turn right onto Gawsworth Road for approx 2 miles to the T junction at Dark Lane. Turn left to the cross roads and go straight across onto Church Lane turning right by Gawsworth Hall. Park at the roadside between Gawsworth Church and the Harrington Arms near to the stile on the left.

Walk description: An easy walk along farmland tracks to North Rode. Crossing the railway bridge we head to Macclesfield canal towpath for two miles. Leaving the tow path we walk through Danes Moss Nature Reserve and follow paths to the gatehouse of Gawsworth Old Hall returning to the start.

Expect plenty of mud unless we have a heavy frost.

Meet on road beside Ridgegate Reservoir (SK11 0NE) at 9.30

From Macclesfield, take A523 road towards Leek. At traffic lights turn left for Sutton and follow signs for Langley. Continue through Langley until you come to the Leather’s Smithy. Follow road round to the right alongside the reservoir.

We join the Gritstone Trail for the first part of the walk and then minor roads and fields until we climb Shutlingsloe. Then it’s back through the forest on tracks many of you will know.

There are bound to be some muddy bits but I hope not as bad as on the walk that I had planned. It is also likely to be slippery on the stones descending from Shutlingsloe so pole might be advisable.

Outline: A magnificent circuit from Peep-O-Day Farm that visits South Head and Chinley Churn. These peaks provide magnificent views of the western Peak District and Chapel-en-le Frith.

Difficulty: This route involves significant ascent and descent over rough open countryside. It is mainly on footpaths, there are some styles and a small number of fields that may be muddy. Clothing and walking boots suitable for cold and wet conditions is strongly advised.

Start: 10:30hrs at Peep-O-Day Farm car park, Maynestone Rd, High Peak SK23 6AJ. Lat/Long 53.361961, -1.928982, OS Grid Ref SK 04835 85017.

Alternative car park: Alternative extensive free car parking can be found in a layby 200m south of Peep-O-Day Farm on the Hayfield Road A624.

Route: Peep-O-Day Farm car park, Penning Bridleway, South Head, Dewsnaps, Quarries (dis), Hayfield Road, Alders Farm, Moseley House, The Naze, Chinley Churn Quarry (dis), Whiterakes, Peep-O-Day Farm car park.

Outdooractive details and map: https://out.ac/I7GxHO

Walk will start at 10am

Walk Description: A lovely walk, hopefully on pastures new for most walkers.

Leaving Radnor Mere we take the footpath behind St Mary’s Church through several fields before passing through the Tomato Nursery and crossing the new section of the A34. Continuing on to Foden Lane, Wilmslow Golf Club to arrive at Great Warford. Warford Hall, David Lewis Centre, Dog Hole Wood, Peckmill Bottoms and skirting a housing estate to Chelford. Through the former sand quarry which is now filled with water to form a series of lakes. Continuing on good tracks back to the start.

Directions to the start : The walk will start from the Radnor Mere Car Park on the Alderley Park (old Astra Zeneca site) south of Alderley Edge. Postcode SK10 4TF approx.

Go through Alderley Edge on the main road past the National Trust Mill, and at the first set of traffic lights turn left into Alderley Park. This is the north entrance to the Park, immediately after the gate house there is a sharp left turn up to the Radnor Mere car park. The road up to the car park has a sign saying no pedestrian access. There is an electronic carpark sign on the right, do not pass this sign. The Radnor Mere car park is a large non multi storey car park, so we will meet up at the end furthest from the entrance. The car park is now controlled by automatic barriers, so you will need to take a ticket on entering to open the barrier. Retain the ticket, you will need it to pay the car park charge (maximum £4) before leaving. Charges are payable at the ticket machines which are card only, no cash. On many occasions the barriers are up, so hopefully no payment !

Start of the walk: Hurdlow Car Park (SK128659) (approx postcode SK17 9QJ) (pay and display, £4.75 cash), on the High Peak Trail, Sparklow, off A515, at 10am.

Directions to the start: coming via Harpur Hill turn right onto A515 Buxton to Ashbourne road at the High Peak Bookshop, then turn right after 4 miles and the carpark is 0.2 miles on the left. It took me about 45 minutes to get there. I can give 3 people lifts (text me).

The walk: we take the High Peak Trail to its northern end, then go via Wheeldon Trees to Crowdicote, then follow the River Dove through fields, up past Pilsbury Castle ruins and rejoin the High Peak Trail at Darley Farm to return to the carpark. There are some stiles and muddy patches on the field paths, but mostly the tracks are flat and easy going. Ascent is 900 feet. There are lovely long views over the limestone high peaks.

Walk starts at 10am from Brabyns Park car park in Marple Bridge. Postcode SK6 5DT brings you to the left turn to the car park off the A626.

Directions: Make your way to Marple. In the centre of Marple at traffic lights by the Texaco filling station bear left ( if coming from Stockport direction) onto Station Road, A626. ( signed Glossop) .Continue for over half a mile, passing Marple Station before taking a left turn to the car park by the "Welcome to Brabyns Park" sign, just before Marple Bridge village. (NB not Brabyns Brow car park on the right). Follow the road round to the free car park.

Walk details: This scenic walk follows a series of waterways on mainly easy pathways . From Brabyns Park we follow the Peak Forest Canal past locks until we reach the spectacular stone aqueduct, the highest in England. We then head for Watermeetings Farm on the edge of Romiley and continue on to Etherow Park. We cross the country park ( toilets at the Visitor Centre) and continue uphill to the Keg Woodland and on to Keg Pool. Leaving Etherow we return along the River Goyt to the starting point.

Start of walk: the walk starts at 10am from Wirral Country carpark (£2 cash/card charge), approx postcode CH64 7TH, grid ref 307775, on Lees Lane, Little Neston.

Directions to start of walk: take M56 for about 30 miles (direction Chester), then take A540 (3rd exit on roundabout) for about 5 miles, then turn left onto Lees Lane. Wirral Country carpark is about 100 meters down Lees Lane, on the left. I can give 3 lifts (text me if that assists).

Details of the walk: we take the Wirral Way from the carpark, passing Little Neston, we then take the path past Backwood Hall and onto the path alongside the estuary, hopefully with good views over the Dee estuary. We then walk along the estuary front, through Parkgate and still along the edge of the estuary, before cutting across fields/tracks back to the carpark. The paths can be muddy and boggy in parts but they are mostly dry and flat.

NOTE that Donald Henderson will be at the Lindow Common/ Racecourse Road car park at 8.45 for anyone who wants a lift. I can take up to 3.

Clare pinder is also offering lifts ...see above.

Start of walk: 10am Clough House car park, Wildboarclough grid reference SJ 9874 6996.

Nearest post code SK11 0BE

Direction so start: go to Macclesfield and turn left at Arighi Bianchi on Buxton Road. Go towards Buxton and shortly after Walker Barn, bear right on old road for about 1.5 miles, turn right at Stanley Arms to Wildboarclough. Continue for about 1.5 miles and turn left into car park.

The walk goes parallel to the road and then up the road by Crag Hall, over the moors to Three Shire Heads, to Orchard Common, over the moors to Dane Head, over Axe Edge Moor, crossing the Buxton Road to the old road out of Buxton, Derbyshire Bridge (toilets), to Cat and Fiddle, over the moor to Cumberland Brook, to the car park. Time about 5 hours.

The path to Cumberland Brook is a short section steep downhill. Otherwise there are no steep parts.

A magnificent circuit providing views over much of the central Peak District. The route goes along the top of Stanage Edge and below Burbage Rocks to Carl Wark Fort and Higgar Tor, returning just blow the cliffs of Stanage Edge.

Difficulty: This route involves significant ascent and descent over rough open countryside. Clothing and walking boots suitable for cold and wet conditions is strongly advised.

Start: 10:30hrs, Hollin Bank Car Park, Unnamed Rd, Hope Valley S32 1BR. Lat/Long 53.350443, -1.645263 . Grid Ref SK 23701 83779.

Route: Hollin Bank Car Park, Stanage Plantation, Stanage Edge, Long Causeway, Stanedge Pole, Robin Hood's Cave, trigpoint 457m, Upper Burbage Bridge, Sheffield Country Walk, Burbage Brooke Footbridge, Carl Wark, Higger Tor 424m, point 432m, Stanage Plantation, Hollin Bank Car Park.

Outdooractive details and map: https://out.ac/I7MP7c

Outline: A moderate walk from Bosley Reservoir up to the radio station on the top of Croker Hill and back via the Gritstone Trail along Minn-End-Lane. The top of Croker Hill provides magnificent views of the Cheshire plain and western Peak District.

Difficulty: This route involves a small amount of ascent and descent over grazing farmland, mainly on footpaths some of which may be muddy. For just over a mile the route follows a gently descending lane. Clothing and walking boots suitable for cold and wet conditions is strongly advised.

Start: 10:30hrs, roadside parking at Bosley Car Park (free), A523, Bosley, Macclesfield SK11 0PH. Lat/Long 53.188514, -2.124319, OS Grid Ref SJ 91794 65701.

Route: Roadside parking at Bosley Car Park, A523, Lakeside Road, Lakeside Playground, Bosley Reservoir, Fold Lane, A54, Conduit near Primrose Bank, Upton Fold Farm, Croker Hill Radio Station, Lingerds Farm, Golden Slack, Minn-End-Lane, Hawkslee, Stilemeadow Farm, Highfield House, Bosley Reservoir dam, Lakeside Playground, Lakeside Road, roadside parking at Bosley Car Park.

Outdooractive details and map: https://out.ac/I7GySZ

Walk starts at 10.30 am (NOTE LATER START DUE TO CLOCKS CHANGING) from Jacksons Brickyard Car park (SK12 1TY).

Directions to car park: go to centre of Poynton, continue past Waitrose and at Y junction, take left fork, continue past right turn to Nelson Pit and after about a mile turn right at Parking sign along Pool House Road to the car park.

The walk goes towards the main gate of Lyme Park and continues outside the Park to East Lodge, into the Park, to the visitors centre, where there are toilets, returning to te car park via the canal and Middlewood Way.

The walk starts at 10am at Danebridge, parking at roadside just before the bridge over the river. Grid ref 964 652. Close to minor road to Wincle Brewery SK11 0QE

Directions to start: Go to Macclesfied, stay on A523 Leek road past Arighi Bianchi. After about a mile turn left at traffic lights to Sutton and Langley. Keep on road through Sutton to join A54 after about 3 miles. Turn left and then almost immediately turn right towards Wincle, go downhill through Wincle past a pub to park on the road opposite small road to Wincle Brewery.

The walk climbs up to the level of the Roaches, along the ridge to Roache End, and to the southern end of the Roaches, returns on the other side of the ridge to Roache End and returns to the descent to the River Dane.

The walk starts at 10am from Mill Brow Car Park, Broadbottom. Postcode SK14 6AU

Directions to the start: You can take the M56, M60 and M67, but my recommended route is to make your way to the A6 in Hazel Grove and turn onto Torkington Road A 627 by the Bullock Smithy pub (currently closed). Continue to the T junction with the A626 and turn right towards Marple. At traffic lights in Marple (Texaco garage on the right) turn left onto Station Road to stay on the A626 (signed Glossop). Continue through Marple Bridge to Charlesworth. By the George and Dragon pub turn left onto Long Lane towards Broadbottom. Follow the road down to a narrow bridge over the River Etherow (traffic lights) and continue across the bridge to Market Street. Shortly after going under the railway viaduct bridge turn left onto Mill Brow and park in the small free car park on the right. It is one mile from the Long Lane turn off the A626.

Walk description: A varied and scenic walk, which includes a substantial section of the Cown Edge Way. The paths and tracks are generally good, but there are inclines and a steepish pull up across fields to Coombes Edge. Total ascent is 326 metres/1075 feet. From Broadbottom we head to Gamesley, then follow the Cown Edge Way round Coombes Edge, joining the Pennine Bridleway to Robin Hood's Picking Rods .We continue to Higher Chisworth and return to Broadbottom via the old Hodge Print Works at Hodgefold. The Harewood Arms pub is just up Mill Brow and left along Market Street for anyone wanting refreshments after the walk.

Walk starts at 10am at Coombes Reservoir car park, approximate post code SK23 9UN.

Directions to car park: from Macclesfield take Hurdsfield road from Tesco Roundabout, follow road through Kettleshume to Whalley Bridge, go ahead at traffic lights in centre of Whalley Bridge. After about 1.5 miles, watch for factory on the right and P sign on left and turn right on to narrow lane under reservoir wall leading to the car park.

The walk goes across fields to Fernlee village and then follows Goyt River to the reservoir. There is a flat section alongside the reservoir, followed by a climb out of the valley up to and over the Buxton Road and on up to the White Hall centre, returning to the car park on tracks and field paths. Poles could be useful on the climb out of the valley.

Outline: A classic route up to Edale Cross and Kinder Low, along past Kinder downfall and down from Sandy Heys to Kinder Reservoir. This part of the Kinder plateau provides magnificent views to the south and west over the Cheshire plain and Greater Manchester.

Difficulty: This route involves significant ascent and descent over rough open countryside, some of which may well be muddy. The route is mainly a mixture of footpaths and rough tracks. Clothing and walking boots suitable for cold and wet conditions is strongly advised.

Start: 10:30hrs, Bowden Bridge car park, 165 Kinder Rd, High Peak, SK22 2LH. Lat/Long 53.379442, -1.928531. Grid Reference SK 0486 8695. OS map OL1.

Route: Bowden Bridge car park, Tunstead House, Coldwell Clough, Oaken Clough, Edale Cross, Kinder Low 633m, Kinder Downfall, Sandy Heys, Kinder reservoir, Bowden Bridge car park.

Outdooractive details and map: https://out.ac/I7NucH

Tuesday 19th April 10.00am start

I've classified this 9+ mile walk as moderate/hard becasue there is quite a bit of up & down and some of the ups are steep. However, it is well within most peoples capability and I’m allowing 5+ hours with plenty of stops. No hurry!

We start on the roadside just past the Ship Inn (SK11 0QE), almost at Danebridge, and make our way up to the telecommunications mast on Sutton Common. From there we descend towards Sutton before doubling back at lower level to the start. On a good day, the 360deg views are stunning. Underfoot conditions were generally good when I recced the walk, but that was after a long dry spell.

NOTE: Due to the driving distance, there will be a meet/greet at Lindow Car Park at 9am. A contribution of up to 10p per mile will be expected from car sharers.

The walk start time will be determined by the walkers coming from Lindow. It will not be earlier than 10am.

The walk starts at 10am from Mill Street, Llangollen. The car park is pay and display and is £3.50 for the day. Car park postcode LL20 8RY.

Travel details 53 miles. Approximately 60 minutes. (Travelling M56/M53/A55/A483/A539)

Find your way to Llangollen. As you approach Llangollen on Mill Street (A539) watch out for the Health Centre on the left. In two hundred yards you will see the Ponsonby Arms pub on the left. Turn left just before the pub into the car park. Park on the bottom tier near the River Dee.

Walk Description

I lead this walk three years ago and have tweaked it slightly to remove the climb at the start! This is a beautiful and varied walk which starts from the centre of the bustling town of Llangollen and, follows the canal out of the town to the legendary Chain Bridge (thought to be the oldest chain link bridge in the world) which crosses the River Dee by the side of the Llangollen to Corwen steam railway line. We meander past Horseshoe Falls where Thomas Telford designed the system to feed water from the River Dee into the canal network. This area is a designated World Heritage Site. Passing the picturesque church at Bryntysilio, we proceed through the iconic Valle Crucis Abbey, before turning towards (but not up!) Panorama Walk and returning to Llangollen.

The walk starts at 10.30am from The Street Car Park, Errwood Reservoir (free).

Please note that there are two car parks near Errwood Reservoir. The other, Errwood House Car Park is half a mile along the reservoir. Also note that the postcode SK17 6SX is spectacularly unhelpful. The OS Grid Reference is SK 01359 75629 and What3words is "bedspread.eyelashes.lurching".

Directions: My preferred route is from the A6:

turn right to Whaley Bridge (A5004) at the roundabout just after Furness Vale

follow the A5004 for 6 miles through Whaley Bridge and out past Taxal and Fernilee

then turn sharp right (on a bend of course) on a road signed "Goyt Valley"

follow this for 1.7 miles over the Errwood Reservoir dam, and the Street Car Park is just after.

The Car Park can also be reached by narrow lanes from the A537 if wished. Best avoided by those of a nervous disposition.

Walk description: A nicely varied walk. From the car park, along the reservoir before turning up towards the ruins of Errwood Hall. From there, an undulating but gradually rising walk alongside Foxlow Edge takes you up to The Street and then Pym Chair. Pym Chair to Shining Tor is a ridge walk with a well-maintained path and plenty to see on either side (weather permitting). The is a gentle descent back past Errwood Hall and back to the car park. Conditions should be good unless there has been recent rain.

Walk will start at 10am

Walk Description: A lovely walk, hopefully on pastures new for most walkers.

Leaving Radnor Mere we take the footpath behind St Mary’s Church through several fields before passing through the Tomato Nursery and crossing the new section of the A34. Continuing on to Foden Lane, Wilmslow Golf Club to arrive at Great Warford. Warford Hall, David Lewis Centre, Dog Hole Wood, Peckmill Bottoms and skirting a housing estate to Chelford. Through the former sand quarry which is now filled with water to form a series of lakes. Continuing on good tracks back to the start.

Directions to the start : The walk will start from the Radnor Mere Car Park on the Alderley Park (old Astra Zeneca site) south of Alderley Edge. Postcode SK10 4TF approx.

Go through Alderley Edge on the main road past the National Trust Mill, and at the first set of traffic lights turn left into Alderley Park. This is the north entrance to the Park, immediately after the gate house there is a sharp left turn up to the Radnor Mere car park. The road up to the car park has a sign saying no pedestrian access. There is an electronic carpark sign on the right, do not pass this sign. The Radnor Mere car park is a large non multi storey car park, so we will meet up at the end furthest from the entrance. The car park is now controlled by automatic barriers, so you will need to take a ticket on entering to open the barrier. Retain the ticket, you will need it to pay the car park charge (maximum £4) before leaving. Charges are payable at the ticket machines which are card only, no cash. On many occasions the barriers are up, so hopefully no payment

Walk starts at 10am at Combs Reservoir free car park. Post code: SK23 9UN approx

Grid reference: SK034 798. 30 minutes approx driving time from Wilmslow 15 miles

Directions to the start: own way to Macclesfield take the Hurdsfield road B 5470 by Tesco roundabout all the way towards Whaley Bridge. At the traffic lights go straight across for a mile and a half, look out for the factory on the right, P sign on the left and turn right down the very small opening to the carpark.

Walk Description: Leaving the carpark we begin quite a long accent on good paths towards Ladder Hill, we hopefully will be rewarded with wonderful views. Our path now levels out with a good track taking us to White Hall activity centre. Across fields now we begin an easy decent towards Combs, we then pick a much improved track along the side of the reservoir and return to our starting point.

Walk starts at 10.00 from Hope car park [ Pay and Display ] post code S33 6RS but there is free road side parking

7.5 miles moderate

Directions to start

Go up A6 towards Buxton. Take the turning left signed Edale, Rushup Edge. Follow road into Castleton and onto Hope. Car park is on the right.

This is a moderate walk. We go up towards Win Hill but skirt round it, drop down to Jaggers Clough and back to Hope through some bluebell woods.

NOTE: a number of members will do a meet and greet at the Park and Ride at Hazel Grove in view of the limited parking at Hope. Time to meet 9.00, address is Macclesfield Road SK7 6BF near the junction with the A6 and just by the Carpetright shop. Please join us if you wish.

The walk will start when the meet/greet people arrive, but not earlier that 10am

Start Point Fourty Acre Lane, Kirmincham, Swettenham (near Holmes Chapel )

Grid ref: SJ791684 Nearest Postcode: CW4 8DX

Walk Start time : 10.00am Travel time from Wilmslow approx 20 minutes.

Directions to Start Take your preferred route to the A.535 – i.e. the road leading from Alderley Edge ( Ryleys Lane ) to Holmes Chapel. Pass the Jodrell Bank radio telescope on your right and, after 1 mile, turn left at the small “Swettenham” signpost into Fourty Acres Lane. Travel for half a mile and, 50 yards after passing the “Kirmincham” sign, park up on the wide grass verge on the right.

Details of Walk A varied walk along country lanes and reasonable tracks – initially trecking over to Hermitage Bridge before following the course of the River Dane, passing under the iconic Twemlow viaduct, then following the Dane Valley Way across to the delightful village of Swettenham. We’ll explore the prettier bits of the village, have a paddle in Swettenham Brook, then return back via the stately Kirmincham Hall.

The walk is pretty much flat and mud shouldn’t be a problem. There will be two stops. Bring coffee and sandwiches . Option of a pint/food in the Swettenham Arms after the walk

Walk leader – Peter Riley . Any queries, contact via e-mail yah5251@yahoo.co.uk.

Start Point : Eccleston Ferry Car Park Grid ref: SJ414622 Nearest Postcode: CH4 9HP

Walk Start Time : 10.00am Travel time from Wilmslow 45 minutes

Directions to Start Take your preferred route onto the M 56 westbound and come off at Jn 15 onto M53 following direction ‘ Wrexham’ . Continue straight ahead for approx 8 miles (merging into A 55) and come off at Jn 38 onto the A483 direction Wrexham. After 0.3 mile turn left onto A.5445 then immediately left onto Rake Lane direction Eccleston. Travel 1.5 mile into Eccleston village and, at off-set crossroads, turn right into Paddock Road. After 100 yds turn left into un-named road leading down to car-park next to river.

Details of Walk Walk starts on the riverside next to the Duke of Westminster’s estate at Eaton Hall and follows the River Dee into Chester. We’ll cross the footbridge into the city centre, walk around the city along the route of the old city walls pausing at a few of the city’s many historical sites and points of interest. We’ll return via the former Old Duke’s carriageway and the pretty estate village of Eccleston.

The walk is flat but there may be some mud along the riverside if there’s been recent rain.

Walk leader – Peter Riley . Any queries, contact via e-mail yah5251@yahoo.co.uk .

NOTE: there will be a meet and greet at Lindow Common Car Park for this walk, in view of the slightly increased distance. Please be at the Car Park ready for leaving at 9am.

The walk will start when the meet/greet people arrive but not earlier than 10am.

Corbar Cross to Errwood and the Goyt - 9 miles Moderate - Leader Kate Stross

Outline: The walk starts from Corbar Road in Buxton, goes through Corbar Woods and up to Corbar Cross, along the escarpment and then descends to Errwood Reservoir, along the reservoir before climbing back up to Buxton.

Transport: There should be plenty of roadside parking on Corbar Road on the outskirts of Buxton. If you park near Nr 26 Corbar Road we will be close to the entrance to Corbar Woods. I understand the A5004 from Whaley Bridge is closed due to a landslip. So I suggest you take the A6 all the way to Buxton.

5.5 miles from the roundabout where the A623 turns off the A6, on the outskirts of Buxton, take a very sharp right onto Lightwood Road (almost a U turn - there are no traffic lights at the junction). Travel 0.6 miles along Lightwood Road and then turn left onto Corbar Road. (This brings you to the other end of Corbar Road from the end at the junction with the A5004.)

Start: 10:30hrs at roadside parking near 26 Corbar Road, Buxton SK17 6FB.

Route: From Corbar Road in Buxton, the route climbs through Corbar Woods to Corbar Cross then runs along the escarpment with fine views down to Fernilee and Errwood reservoirs. It drops down to follow the old Roman road between Buxton and Whaley Bridge, then descends to Errwood reservoir. Lovely views again as the route runs along and above Errwood then climbs steadily back up towards Buxton, across the golf course, across and briefly along the A5004 and into Corbar Woods to return to the starting point.

The walk starts at 10am in the centre of Hartington. Grid Ref SK 128604 Post Code SK17 0AL.

There is a small free car park or parking at the side of the road.

Directions to start : From Macclesfield take the A537 Cat and Fiddle Road towards Buxton. On reaching the T junction , turn right onto Leek Road A53 and then first left onto Grin Low Road, continue onto Barlow Road and Heath View( most of you will know this route as Harper Hill) Turn left onto B5053 and then almost immediately right by the book shop onto A515. Continue on A515 for approximately 7miles and turn right onto B5054 to Hartington. After two miles you will reach the centre of the village.

Walk description: This is a scenic walk along good paths and tracks. We walk along the banks of the river Dove through Beresford Dale. From there we walk into Narrow Dale and on to Alstonefield village. We drop back down to the river Dove and follow it on the path through Wolfscote Dale for 2.25 miles. Climbing on a path out of the Dale we follow tracks and field paths to return along a lane into Hartington.

Replacement walk: Minninglow & Roystone Rocks, 10.3 miles, Moderate.

The walk starts at 10am from the Minninglow car park on the High Peak Trail, 1/2 mile south of Pikehall on A5012, OL24 194582.

Directions to start: From Macclesfield take A537, turn R onto Leek Rd/A53, then immediately turn L onto Grin Low Rd and after around 3 miles, turn R onto A515 for 8 miles. Then turn L onto A5012 for 2.4 miles, then at Pikehall, turn R onto Mouldridge Lane and the free car park is nearly 1 mile along on the left. It takes me about 55/60 minutes from Wilmslow. I can give 3 lifts (text me).

Details of the walk: we take the High Peak Trail to Longcliffe and then cut across fields to Pasture Lane. We then head past Ballidon and onto Parwich, then crossing fields, we skirt Ballidon quarry and taking the dale path, we then pass Roystone Rocks, going back to the car park. The paths,tracks and minor roads are pretty easy going, with some fairly gradual inclines and some muddy patches. There are shortcuts if 'rain affects play'.

The walk starts at 10am from the lower car park at Turton & Entwistle Reservoir.

Travel details

From Wilmslow, take the M56 eastbound and get onto the M60 heading towards the Trafford Centre. Exit the M60 at junction 15 and join the M61 heading for Bolton. At junction 2 exit the motorway and travel on the A666 to Greens Arms Road on the B6391 in Blackburn and Darwen. Watch out for the sign to Turton Reservoir and turn left off the B6391 onto Batridge Road to the car park at Turton Reservoir. We park in the lower car park which is free. The nearest postcode is BL7 0NQ but please note that this is approximate. Grid reference SD722172.

Distance to start is approximately 32 miles and should take about one hour.

Walk Description

The walk starts at 10am. I have graded this walk as moderate due to its length. Most of the walk is flat and the few ascents are gradual.

This walk consists of a loop – called the Warpers Trail – around three reservoirs, Turton & Entwistle, Wayoh and Jumbles, and a large part of the walk is a promenade along the edges of two of these reservoirs. We also walk past Turton Tower and take in (but not enter!) the renowned Strawberry Duck pub.

Walk starts at 10am from Middlewood Way Car Park Adlington Road Bollington. Post code SK10 5JT. Grid Ref SJ931780

The walk takes us out of Bollington climbing steeply to White Nancy. We continue southwards along Kerridge ridge towards Rainow. From there we ascend to the A537 Buxton New Road. We follow the Gritstone trail to Teggs Nose and descend to Teggs Nose Reservoir. Our route takes us to Walker Barn and on to Lamaload Waterworks. From there we return to Rainow and finally to Bollington.

There is over 2000 feet of ascent on this walk and one steep descent where poles would be useful. The paths are good and on a clear day we should take in some excellent views.

The walk starts at 10am at the main Hathersage car park on Oddfellows Road a few metres up the secondary road linking the B6001 and the A6187. Postcode S32 1DD. Grid ref SK232814. £6 all day. Roadside parking may be available.

Directions to the start: Take the airport relief road to the A6. Turn right towards Buxton. Continue through Disley to A6 dual carriageway. Turn left at sign to Edale and Castleton. Pass Mam Nick car park and continue to the left turn down Winnats Pass. At the bottom turn right towards Castleton. Continue through Hope to Hathersage. Journey time from Wilmslow approx 50 minutes, 30 miles.

Walk route: Hathersage , Leadmill Mount Pleasant, Callow Wood, Offerton Hall and Moor, Shatton Lane, Brough Lane , Townfield Lane Shatton, Derwent Heritage Way, stepping stones, Hathersage. Map Explorer 01 Dark Peak.

A pleasant, very scenic walk on good woodland, moorland and riverside paths and tracks with a few steepish ascents. The views towards Win Hill and Stanage Edge are beautiful in fine weather. The bracing moorland paths eventually lead down to the Derwent Heritage Way, where we follow the riverside path and cross the Derwent River on large, 500 year old stepping stones ( alternative route possible if these are flooded! We should compete the walk by 3pm.

Walk - Meet at the Robin Hood pub at 10am to walk.

Parking: We have permission to park in the carpark of the Robin Hood pub. Unfortunately on a Wednesday the pub does not open until 4pm so we may well arrive back too early to have a drink there - but we will if it is open.

Directions: From the Tesco Roundabout on the Silk Road in Macclesfield, take the B5470 through Hurdsfield to Rainow. The Robin Hood pub is 2.8 miles from the roundabout on the left hand side.

Walk details: The walk starts from the Robin Hood pub in Rainow, and heads across a number of moorland tracks with lovely views to reach the isolated ruins of Thursbitch Farm before returning via Lamaload Reservoir, the reservoir access road and then across the fields to Rainow. The total climb is about 1100 feet. If it has been raining there is one very muddy stretch down to a farm and around some farm buildings - so boots would be a good idea on a wet day! If people are feeling very energetic there is a 9.5 mile version of this walk with a height gain of 1400 feet, but on the day that Maire and I did the recce we were content to take the 8 mile route.

Note this a walk change due to overgrown and blocked paths around Tissington.

Walk starts at 10am at Curbar Gap Car Park SK262747, £4 all day parking fee , but free for National Trust members. Nearest postcode S32 3YR, which brings you to Calver on the A623 before turning left for the final mile uphill.

Directions to start: Make your way to Whaley Bridge and take the A6 Chapel en le Frith bypass. Turn left onto A623 and continue through Stoney Middleton to Calver. Just past the Derbyshire Craft Centre ( on your left) turn left signed Froggat and Curbar. In a few metres bear right up Curbar Lane towards Curbar village, then onto Bar Road. Follow the steep uphill road for about a mile, passing lay- bys on the left. At the top of the hill turn left into Curbar Gap Car Park. From Wilmslow the journey is about 33 miles and should take approximately an hour.

Walk description: This walk is on the easier side of moderate. There are a few undulations but it is generally easy walking on good moorland paths and estate tracks. The views, weather permitting, are wonderful. The route follows White Edge, Longshaw Estate, the Grouse Inn, Froggat Edge and Curbar Edge. Lunch will be at Longshaw on picnic tables near the NT cafe , where there are toilets. We should complete the walk in about 4 hours.

NOTE: if there is enough interest I will try to arrange car sharing from the Park and Ride car park at Hazel Grove where A523 from Macclesfield meets A6.

Start of the walk: at 10am: parking on the side of the road between Great Hucklow and Bretton, ref OS24:190781: there is parking space for 3 cars on the RH side, opposite the footpath fingerpost on the LH side which is where the walk starts. There are other parking spaces further down this road.

Directions to the start: take A623 and turn L onto B6049 for about 1.1 miles, then slight R. for 0.4 miles into Great Hucklow, passing Queen Ann pub (this could be your sat nav search term) on your RH: continue on this road through the village for about another mile, ascending through a wooded area until you reach the start. I can give 3 or 4 lifts.

The walk: the walk descends into Bretton Clough, rises to Grange Farm and then crosses gritstone Abney Moor: we take the track skirting Shatton Edge, passing Offerton Hall; through Callow Wood; passing Hoghall; then walking mainly in woodland along Abney Clough to Stoke Ford where we take the ascending path through Bretton Clough, walking into Bretton and back to the start of the walk. Ascent 376 meters. The paths and tracks are good but stretches are quite stony and poles may assist.

NOTE: there will be a meet and greet arrangement for this walk at the Bus Park and Ride at Hazel Grove, Macclesfield Road SK7 6BF. Please be at the Park and Ride by 08.50.

STARTING POINT Brunty Bank/Long Lane, Bickerton Nearest Post Code:- SY14 8AX

START TIME 10.00am ( Travel time from Wilmslow 55 mins. Distance 40 miles.)

DIRECTIONS TO START Take M 56 direction Chester and come off at jtn 10 onto A 49 direction Whitchurch. Stay on A 49 for 19.5 miles and, 3.5 miles after passing through Tiverton, turn right onto the A 534 direction Wrexham. Travel 2.8 miles and then bear left into the lane marked with the large sign for “Bickerton, Edgerton Green and Chelmondeley”. This is Bunty Bank. Travel 300 yards down the lane and park up on the roadside prior to the crossroads ( with Long Lane ).

Grid ref: SJ 511537 Nearest Post Code: SY14 8AX

DETAILS OF WALK A leisurely stroll through part of Cheshire’s picturesque Castle Country. We’ll ascend Raw Head, pass through Harthill and Brown Knowl, skirt round King James Hill past Broxton Old Hall, then ascend Bickerton Hill to the remains of the Iron Age fort of Maiden Castle. Stunning views to be had. There are a couple of gentle hills necessitating a total combined ascent of 1500 foot.

Outline: A loop that gives two quite different perspectives of Derbyshire, of the mining industry and of an exquisite ravine. There are superb views from a height over the enormous Tunstead Quarry as well as travelling through the quarry on a well marked footpath. The quarry is not a pretty place, but it is magnificent in scale and highly unusual to to have a public right of way footpath. Two sections of stepping stones in the River Wye provide access through a stunningly beautiful hidden valley floor.

Difficulty: This route involves some ascent and descent over over rough terrain on footpaths and stretches of stepping stones in the River Wye.

Walk start: 10:30hrs, Wye dale Car Park, Topley Pike, A6, Buxton SK17 9TE. Lat/Long 53.249226,-1.846590. OS map OL24, Grid Reference SK 10333 72474.

Parking: Wye Dale Car Park - pay and display / card only (chip and pin & contactless), sadly no free car parking nearby.

Route: Wye Dale Car Park, Blackwell Mill, Cowlow, Hardybarn Lane, Green Fairfield Farm, Tunstead Works (Limestone), stone railway footbridge, Tips (dis), Hassop Farm, Wormhill Springs, Chee Dale, Blackwell Mill, Wye Dale Car Park. This route involves walking on remote traffic free roads for about 1.5miles.

Outdooractive details and map: https://out.ac/unWvc

Start walk at 10am from the Staffordshire Way car park in Rushton Spencer - SK11 0QU. From Macclesfield take the A523, Leek Road. As you enter Rushton watch out for sign to Knott Inn. Turn right on to Station Road and immediately past the pub (sadly closed) turn left on to a narrow track which leads to the car park.

We start the walk on the old railway line for half a mile before joining the Gritstone trail. This leads on to the Dane Valley Way. At Gig Hall we cross the river and head up to Wincle and Danebridge. Then follow the river back to Gig Hall before the return journey via woods, fields and minor roads to rejoin the Staffordshire Way at Ryecroft Gate and the final half mile back to the cars.

The part of the walk along the Gritstone and Dane Valley is overgrown and, today after rain, wet. Shorts/cut-offs probably best avoided (brambles etc) and over-trousers advised if it has rained overnight or very wet trousers guaranteed! Bracken is head height so machetes could be useful too!! However, after the first hour the going is easy with only a few moderate ascents.

The walk starts at 10am in Macclesfield Forest at the parking spaces by Ridgegate Reservoir just past the Leather Smithy pub grid reference SJ953 715. Post code SK11 0NE.

Please make sure you park in the marked bays to avoid any risk of a fine. If all the spaces are filled (as they were when I was there recently), please wait outside the bays and we will drive together to alternative parking.

Directions to the start: go to Macclesfield, southwards past Arighi Bianchi on the Leek road. After about a mile, at the traffic lights, bear left towards Langley and Sutton, under canal bridge, keep bearing left through Langley along Clarke Lane to the Leather Smithy.

The walk climbs towards Shutlingsloe, down to Ferriser, turning back over the moors to climb over Shutlingsloe and then follow the path back to the start. The target of the is climbing Shutlingsloe, with most of the ascent during the first half of the walk.

Meet on the car park ready to walk for 10-00am Postcode to free car park SK22 1EB approx

Walk Description

Rowarth is a picturesque hamlet which sits below the plateau of Cown Edge and is on the Kinder Trespass Trail.

It is about 2 . 5 miles north of New Mills. Our route will take us out of the hamlet gently climbing up on to the Pennine Bridle Way. Excellent views over Cown Edge and on good tracks and paths. We leave the Pennine Bridle Way and make our way through pleasant farmland before dropping down to Hey Woods. A woodland walk follows through Little Hayfield before we arrive at Hayfield. A flat and easy stretch along the Sett Valley Trail follows before we have a quick accent and walk towards Aspenshaw, finally arriving back in Rowarth.

Directions to start

From Wilmslow 16 miles 35 minutes driving time approx

Note: Rowarth isn’t the easiest place to find, I haven’t given step by step directions secure in the knowledge everyone has a sat nav.

You can enter via New Mills (my preferred route) or from Marple Bridge via Mellor.

Your sat nav may try to take you from Marple Bridge down a narrow single track road with very few passing places, I strongly suggest you avoid this route and keep on the road through Mellor.

On approaching the hamlet note left hand turn and sign Rowarth only, this will take you to the car park. On the right side is a high green fence advertising a farm, if you continue down the road will take you to the Little Mill pub and you will need to turn around.

NOTE:

Carol will do a meet and greet at Hazel Grove Park and Ride and will give lifts to anyone that requires transport.

Please be ready to leave the Park and Ride for 9-20am

The walk starts at 10.00am from Heatherdene Car Park, S33 0AQ, Grid Ref SK 20244 85915, What3Words booms.connector.solder. (The postcode is not helpful!) The Car Park is on Ladybower Reservoir. Coming from Manchester on the A57, you will pass the turn-off for the Fairholmes Visitor Centre on your left (signed Derwent Valley) and then cross a bridge over the reservoir. 400-500yds later, you take a right turn (A6013) at traffic lights, in the direction of Bamford. The A6013 takes you immediately over another bridge, and then 200yds later the Car Park is on your left. Parking is £3 for the day, payable by coins or contactless card. Toilets at the Car Park.

Walk route from the Car Park: All the effort is before lunch! Across the reservoir dam, and a gradual climb up through trees on a reasonable path (steep in parts). The trees thin out, and you arrive at Win Hill. The views are spectacular. Assuming good visibility Derwent Edge can be seen in one direction and Hope Cement Works on the other. From Win Hill, there is a gentle walk along the ridge to the north-west, picking up the Roman road. Good views over to Mam Tor and even Kinder Plateau. Eventually the good quality path bears right steeply down through the pine forested Woodlands Valley, reaching a good path running parallel to the southern edge of Ladybower reservoir, with an easy walk back to the finish.

The walk starts at 10am at Etherow Country Park Car Park, Compstall. Postcode SK6 5JD. All day parking costs £3. There are toilets at Etherow and at Lymefield.

Directions to the start: Take the A555 to junction with A6. Turn left towards Hazel Grove, then right in front of the Bulls Head pub at lights {filter lane) onto Torkington Road, A627.Continue to T junction with A 626 and turn right towards Marple. On entering Marple turn left at lights to stay on the A626, signed Glossop. Continue through Marple Bridge and up hill to where the A626 bends sharply to the right and go left (almost straight on ), signed B6104 Romiley. Continue through Compstall village and look for a sign on the right to Etherow Country Park. The car park is on the right.

Walk description: The walk is varied and hilly offering lovely views over Greater Manchester, the Etherow Valley and the Pennines. The paths and tracks are generally good, though a few can be muddy after rain. After walking through Etherow Country Park along the lake and to the spectacular weir we climb up to Glossop Road through Ernocroft Woods and head across fields and tracks towards Broadbottom Viaduct, Broad Mills Heritage Site and Lymefield Country Park. We return to Etherow along country lanes, through woodland and farmland and skirt the lower slopes of Werneth Low Golf Club.

NOTE: Carol McLaughlin is offering meet and greet from Hazel Grove Park and Ride, ready to leave at 9.30am. Anybody who is interested please contact Carol at: carolm@sgmenterprises.com

The walk starts at 10am at large car park on the Street in the Goyt valley near the road over the Errwood reservoir dam.

Map reference SK 013 757 Best post code is SK17 6GJ which is actually for the Errwood Sailing Club on the other side of the dam road.

Directions to start: Go to Macclesfield by your chosen route. Join the road to Kettleshume B5470 at the Tesco roundabout. As you enter Kettleshume look out for a sharp right turn signposted “Goyt Valley”. If you pass the pub in Ketteshume, you have missed the turning and need to turn round.

Go up the road past Windgather Rocks. At the cross roads by the Pyms Chair car park turn left and go downhill into the Goyt Valley. Just pass the left turn leading to the road across the dam, turn right into the car park.

The walk follows many of the old roads linking Buxton to other towns. Most of the paths are tracks and part of the walk is through the side streets of Buxton. The walk is about 8 miles moderate.

Outline: A walk along the Monsal Trail From Monsal Head to Millers Dale through the old railway tunnels, returning back via Tideswell Dale and the River Wye valley.

Difficulty: A long stroll.

Walk start: 10:30hrs, Monsal Head car park, Ashford in the Water, Bakewell, DE45 1NL. Lat/Long 53.240094, -1.724999. OS map OL24 Grid Ref SK 18450 71487

Route: Monsal Head car park, Headstone viaduct, Litton tunnel, Millers Dale viaduct, Millers Dale, Meadow Lane, Tideswell Dale car park, Tideswell Dale, Litton Mill, Cressbrook Dale, Water-cum-Jolly Dale, Brushfield Lane, Headstone viaduct, Monsal Head car park.

Outdooractive details and map: https://out.ac/n9MKk

The walk starts at 10am at Mam Nick NT car park just beyond where road to Edale turns off left from road to Winnats Pass and Castleton. Alternatively park on roads near car park.

PLEASE BRING YOUR NT CARD TO SAVE CAR PARK FEE

Map reference SK123 833 Post code S33 8WA

Route to start: Join A555 airport road and then A6, through Disley and on to dual carriageway, past roundabouts to Whaley Bridge and Chapel, turn left at signpost for Castleton and follow road to the car park.

This walk aims to get a close up look at the Hope limestone quarry and cement works. We keep at a high level circling around Castleton, walk along side the quarry and into a field behind the cement works. We then drop down towards Hope and walk alongside the river to Castleton, to the visitors centre if needed and return to the car park via the path contouring up the hill above the mines.

Note that the walk involves stepping across a fallen wire fence. I will check that this has not changed just before the walk date.

Outline: A circuit that includes Deep Dale, Magpie Mine and Sheldon. The route passes through the Deep Dale Nature Reserve which has an abundance of flowers in the spring and summer. Magpie Mine was the last working lead mine in the Derbyshire. It is probably the best surviving example anywhere in the UK of a 19th century lead mine, and includes a replica horse gin, where a harnessed horse walking in a circle would cause gears to engage and turn a drum, thus raising baskets of ore from a mineshaft. Sheldon is a quiet and picturesque village with a beautiful pub.

Difficulty: A long stroll with a small section of steep descent near the end.

Start: 10:30hrs at White Lodge Car Park - Peak District NP, A6 road, Buxton DE45 1DS. Lat/Long 53.232515, -1.746933, OS map OL 24, Grid ref SK 17033 70594.

Route: White Lodge Car Park, Taddington Wood, Dimin Dale, Deep Dale, Deep Dale Nature Reserve, Settlement, Sheldon, Magpie Mine, Sheldon, Cock and Pullet pub, St Michaels Church, Great Shacklow Wood, Dimin Dale, White Lodge Car Park.

Outdooractive details and map: https://out.ac/IOjOWt

10.00 start. Map ref OL1 995970

Directions to start

M60 leave at junction 24 and join M67. At the end take the 2nd exit A57 signed A628 Barnsley. At the traffic lights turn left. Signed Ashton and Staleybridge. At mini roundabout turn left onto A6018. Look at high stone wall on the right and when it ends take a sharp right.

BEFORE Wagon and horses. Keep left every time you have an option and park at road side of Hobson Moor Rd.

NOTE from Peter: possible post code is SK14 6SG . Please use this post code as a guide only.

This is a moderately easy walk with a couple of inclines. It’s along tracks and over fields with good views on a clear day.

The walk starts at 10.00am from Crowden Car Park SK13 1HZ, What3Words retiring.park.reckoned Grid Ref SK 07245 9926 . If coming via the M67, take the A57 from the roundabout at the end of the M67. After 1.4 miles on the A57 there are traffic lights. Go straight on the A628 (rather than the A57 which bears right). After 5.3 miles on A628 bear left signed Crowden (and P and WC). The parking is free and there is a toilet.

Walk route from the Car Park: A gradual climb up to a disused quarry, and then along to Hey Moss, leading to another climb to White Low, over Tooleyshaw Moor to the Black Hill. Bear left at the Soldiers Lump Trig Point along the Pennine Way. Follow this path and you reach a gradual ascent up to Laddow Rocks. Along the cliff edge and back down gradually towards Crowden.

This is a brilliant although fairly demanding walk. It is usually quiet, with much to interest the ornithologist and ecologist. There are lovely views at the beginning looking back down towards Torside Reservoir, and towards the end from Laddow Rocks looking over towards Bareholme Moss and down towards Crowden. The central part (around Black Hill) can be boggy if it has rained recently and waterproof footwear and gaiters are advised. The traverse of Laddow Rocks has to be done with care and the descent from there is uneven. We found poles reassuring.

The walk starts at 10am Miller’s Dale Monsal Trail car park. SK139732. The nearest post code is SK17 8SN but this does not take you to the car park. Car park cost £4.75 cash or card.

Directions to start.

From Buxton take A6 towards Bakewell. Turn left onto B6049 signposted Tideswell and Miller’s Dale. Continue for approx 1.5 miles and immediately after 40mph sign take a sharp left up Wormhill Road. Almost immediately after passing under a bridge the car park is clearly signed on the left. There are toilets at the start.

This is a moderately easy walk, across fields and dales west of Tideswell. There are a couple of short inclines and a number of stiles. On a clear day the views are good.

The walk starts at 10am from the Derbyshire Bridge car park . Directions to car park: take Cat and Fiddle Buxton Road out of Macclesfield. Shortly after the Cat and Fiddle pub, bear left down hill to the car park with possibly open toilet block.

The walk goes up to and over the Buxton Road and into the Buxton Country Park, visiting Solomon's Temple, then bears left to Burbage, taking the Old Road initially and then over the moors down to the Goyt Valley, returning to Derbyshire Bridge mainly on the road.

Walk starts from car park in Monyash at 10am. Nearest post code is Bulls Head pub DE45 1JH.

Route to start: Go on road to Buxton, but turn right before the town to take road to Harpur Hill and Brierlow Bar, turn left and then immediately right to join A515. Keep on this for 3.5 miles, turn left on to B5055 to Monyash. As you enter the village centre turn left with the pub on your right where you will see the car park ahead. If there are no spaces, park on the road opposite the car park.

The walk has no significant climbs. It goes to Flagg, crosses the A515 at Pomeroy and joins the flat track to Moscar Farm and returns to Monyash.

The walk starts at 10am at Monsal Head SK185715. Post code DE45 1NL

The car park charge is £6 for the day but there is free roadside parking opposite the hotel on the road to Little Longstone. There are toilets at the start

Directions to start

From Buxton take A6 towards Bakewell. Turn left onto B6465 signed Ashford. Continue left onto Monsal Head.

This is a moderately easy walk. We follow deep valley paths,tracks,trails,fields and lanes through pretty villages. On a clear day we get extensive views over dramatic countryside.

The walk starts at 10am at Monsal Head viewpoint overlooking the viaduct and Wye Valley by the Monsal Head Hotel. Satnav DE45 1NL. Grid Refetence SK1849471505. OS map OL24.

The car park charge is £6 for the day but there is free roadside parking opposite the hotel on the road to Little Longstone. There are toilets at Monsal Head.

Directions to the start: Either head for Macclesfield and Harpur Hill taking A537, A5270, A6, then left onto B6465 to Ashford and Monsal Head.

Or make your way to Whaley Bridge, take A6 Chapel bypass, then left onto A623 and right onto B6465, signed Wardlow, Monsal Head and Ashford. Both routes take about an hour.

Walk details: After descending from Monsal Head to the Monsal Trail we walk into Cressbrook Dale. The first part is a climb up through woodland, then we descend into the open, wide grassy section of the upper part of the dale. After the pretty village of Foolow the route goes due south across fields and the open moorland of Longstone Moor, where we will, hopefully, enjoy far- reaching views of Kinder behind us and the rolling hills of the White Peak ahead. We walk through Little Longstone village to return to Monsal Head.

The limestone may be slippery if wet so poles are recommended . The walk can be shortened if the weather is bad or if the path through Silly Dale to Grindlow is badly overgrown.

The walk starts at 10.00am from Manor Park Car Park, Corn Street, Glossop, SK13 8QE, What3Words ripen.lipstick.scarred Grid Ref SK 03969 94388. If coming via the M67, take the A57 from the roundabout at the end of the M67 and follow signs for Glossop. In the centre of Glossop, go straight across at the main traffic lights (crossing the A624/B6105). After a further 0.3 miles on the A57, there is a small roundabout. Take the second turning signed Corn Street and Car Park. The parking is free and there is a toilet. Walk distance 8.2 miles, ascent 1726 ft.

Walk route from the Car Park:

The route is richly varied. Fairly quickly leaving Glossop to the south, you gradually rise through fields with sheep and horses, to reach the Derbyshire Level. Turning off this quiet road at Moorside, you take a small lane which leads you steadily up towards the Black Moor. The lane evolves from tarmac, to gravel, to a rough farm track before petering out. The path from there to the Pennine Way is indistinct, although marked with stakes. Although dry on a recent recce, gaiters and poles may be advisable if there has been recent rain.

Turn right along the Pennine Way, which is slabbed, and an easy walk though open moorland, with good views to Kinder and Higher Shelf Stones. We reach a crossing of paths at a summit with a cairn, Mill Hill (544m). Bear right (away from Kinder) along a slabbed path. We pass aircraft wreckage and a memorial to a Mountain Rescuer (who died there) before leaving the slabbed path and taking a reasonably distinct path through the heather of Chunal Moor to Harry Hut trig point (441m). From there the path leads us to the Wormstones, an unusual rock formation, with views towards Cown Edge. The descent from there is irregular, but manageable with care. We return to Glossop through tranquil fields, along a stream and quiet country lanes.

Meet at Macclesfield bus station to catch 60A service to Kettleshume at 9.50am. Bring bus pass or money for the ticket (no idea how much).

Parking: any car park in Macclesfield, which are all pay car parks. I will park on a side road off Buxton Road (which is the left turn at Arighi Bianchi). Suggested road is Union Road, turn right off Buxton Road at Golf Exchange shop.

Please leave at least 15 minutes to walk down Buxton Road, under the railway bridge, bear left past railway station entrance, turn right into Pickford Street and walk to the top slightly uphill.

Walk: from Kettleshume, the walk goes to Dunge Farm, Jenkin Chapel, Lamaload, Raynow, Kerridge Ridge, down to the canal and back to Macclesfield. It is possible that some of the canal path will be closed in which case the walk will go into Higher Hurdsfield and to the canal.

There a number of short ascents such as that up to Kerridge Ridge. A lot of the first part of the walk is on good tracks or minor roads. The fields near the canal are still very muddy.

Starting at 10.00 am opposite the Cat & Fiddle Inn on the A537 Macclesfield to Buxton Road, we soon drop down to Goyt’s Moss before climbing up again, crossing the Buxton Road to Axe Edge Moor and Dane Head. It’s then along the Dane valley Way until crossing the A54 for the final lleg back to the Cat & Fiddle.

The walk starts at 10.30am from the Curbar Gap National Trust car park, S32 3YR. Parking there costs (I think) £5 all day or you can leave your National Trust card on the dashboard. To get to the carpark, take the A623 through Stoney Middleton and into Calver. Go straight at the traffic lights where the A625 crosses the A623 then drive through Calver and take the next left turn crossing the River Derwent. From this road turn left up Curbar Lane, this goes through Curbar village and up the hill, it becomes Bar Road and then Clodhall Lane. The car park is on the left about 1.2 miles from where you turn onto Curbar Lane and there is a bit of free parking along the road before the carpark. No loos at the car park I am afraid.

The walk: We walk along Baslow Edge then down a path and into Baslow. There are loos in the car park in Baslow which serves visitors to the Chatsworth Estate. We enter the estate and, if they are still there, may look at the Burning Man sculptures which have been erected in the park. Then cross the park, climbing to a path at the top of the slope. From there we walk along Dobbs Edge, down to Robin Hood and then a gentle climb up to Gardom's Edge following the edge back towards where we started. We may meet some of the gorgeous highland cattle which graze in the area. We pass the Wellington monument and then turn back towards the Curbar Gap car park. Most of the climbs are gentle, but this is a lovely varied walk. with great views if the weather is good.

NOTE 1 late start as the starting point is the other side of the Peak District

NOTE 2 Meet and greet at Hazel Grove Park and Ride, CANCELLED. Please meet at the start of the walk.

The walk starts at 10am from Trentabank car park, Clarke Lane, Sutton, Macclesfield SK11 0NS. The car park costs £4.75 for the day but there is free roadside parking adjacent to the car park. There are toilets at the start.

Directions to start

Drive past Arighi Bianchi in Macclesfield on the Silk Road (A523) heading towards Leek. After approximately 3/4 mile, at the traffic lights, turn left onto Byrons Lane. After approximately 3/4 mile the road forks. Take the left hand fork signposted Langley onto Langley Road which becomes Main Road and then Clarke Road. Continue through Langley, passing the Leather’s Smithy pub on your left. Continue along the bank of Trentabank reservoir before arriving at Trentabank car park on your right.

Approximate distance from Wilmslow is 13 miles and should take about 30 minutes.

The walk

I led a similar walk a couple of years ago but I have made one or two tweaks! In addition, we do this walk the other way round so, thankfully, at the end of the walk we walk down from Tegg’s Nose rather than up it! Hopefully, we shall see the area in its beautiful Autumn colours!

WARNING: M56 section closed both ways near Runcorn on this day

Anyone intending to travel on the M56 between Greater Manchester and Frodsham on this weekend needs to be aware that the M56 will be closed between junctions 11 (Preston Brook) and 12 (Sutton Weaver). A diversion will be in place that appears to me to be mostly on dual carriageways and about 7 miles in length. The National Highways site indicates there may be significant delays. I would expect this to have minimal effect on travel time in the morning ... and rather more in the afternoon ...

Full details can be found here: National Highways, a summary on Deeside.com and a 24/7 Live Traffic Google Map

Additional comment from Peter Attwell: to avoid the M56 closure, it is possible to use the Northwich by pass and head north to Frodsham from the Delamere area. Allow time for the slower journey.

Outline: A classic loop walk from Frodsham to Frodsham Hill and Helsby Hill. The route includes short sections of three 'official' paths: The Sandstone Trail, The Longster Trail and the North Cheshire Way. On a clear day there are spectacular views over the industrial delights of Runcorn and the river Mersey Basin towards the Wirral and Liverpool.

Difficulty: A long stroll mostly on well maintained paths. There is a short section through fields which is likely to be muddy and wet.

Walk start: 10:30hrs at Frodsham Castle Park Car Park, off the A56 Chester Road, Castle Park, Frodsham WA6 6SB. Lat/Long 53.291693,-2.730998. Grid Reference Grid Ref SJ 51368 77451. OS Explorer map 267 - Northwich & Delamere Forest. Note that at 2am on 30/10/2022 the clocks go back 1 hour.

The easiest access to this car park is off the A56 Chester Road, having driven on the main road through the centre of Frodsham village to its Western outskirts. The entrance is signposted on the left to the Castle Park, within which to the right is the Castle Park Car Park.

Route: Frodsham Castle Park Car Park, Frodsham Hill War Memorial, Woodhouse Hill, The Ridgeway Country Holiday Park, Firs Farm, Helsby Hill, Woodhouses, Foxhill, Frodsham Castle Park Car Park.

Outdooractive details and map: https://out.ac/n9MKv

A gentle autumn walk, over fields and through woodland, passing through Dunham Massey.

The walk starts from Green Walk, Bowdon WA14 2SN at 10.00am. Coming from Wilmslow on the A538, there is a roundabout just after going under the M56. Go straight across this roundabout and follow the A538 (now called Hale Road) for another 2.6 miles to a small roundabout where you turn left on Ashley Road. After 0.2 miles, at traffic lights turn right onto Stamford Road. After 0.5 miles on Stamford Road, you reach the centre of Bowdon, passing the Griffin Pub on your right. Go straight on into Green Walk and park on the road at the end (about another 0.4 miles). Parking is plentiful, but there are no toilets at the start.

The walk: We cross the A56 and walk across Dunham Forest Golf Club, on our way to Dunham Town (in reality a few houses!) before joining the Bridgewater Canal. We leave this after half a mile or so, and bear north along a path crossing the Trans-Pennine Trail and skirting Black Moss Covert Nature Reserve. From here we walk along Caldwell Brook, through farmland and (briefly) a quiet lane before joining the Bollin Valley Way. This takes us back to the grounds of Dunham Massey, where coffee, ice creams and toilets are all available. We pass over the golf course again on our way back to Green Walk.

The walk is easy and varied, with autumn changes a feature. Some paths may be muddy if there has been recent rain, and gaiters are recommended. NT membership cards not needed unless walkers are planning to branch off and inspect the gardens or hall at Dunham Massey

Directions to the start: The walk will start at 10am at Woodbourne Road Newton / New Mills High Peak SK22 3JX. Roadside parking at the top end of the road.

From Wilmslow take the Airport relief road to the end, turn right onto the A6. Newtown is signposted in exactly five miles. At the traffic lights with a carpet shop on the right, turn right into Woodbourne Road (cul-de-sac).

Distance from Wilmslow 12 miles approx.

Walk details: Gently climbing uphill we quickly arrive in open country with stunning views. On good tracks we make our way along a scenic ridge towards the former Moorfields Hotel. A short distance on the Gritstone Trail is followed by another ridge walk contouring round Whaley Moor. Slightly off the footpath we will see the Dipping Stones before returning to the path and downhill into Furnace Vale. Heading slightly uphill on good tracks we are rewarded with scenic views looking across to Chinley before returning back to the start.

The walk starts from Mam Tor (National Trust) carpark, grid ref OL1, SK123832, at 10am. Bring your National Trust card to display or else you can pay online using paybyphone app (there is no actual parking machine)(£6 for 10 hours). There is also free parking in 2 laybys about 50 yards further along Sheffield Road, on the R, and here meet up for the 10am start inside the carpark at the NT signage. I can give 3 lifts.

Directions to start using the A6 through Disley: from the A6 going in the direction of Chesterfield and Buxton, exit left towards Rushup, Edale and Castleton and then turn L onto Sheffield Road for nealy 4 miles and the NT car park entrance is on the L (just after the LH turn to Edale).

Details of walk: we walk up past Windy Knoll; take the path past the disused Eldon Hill mines, past Eldon Pond, then taking the Perry Foot road, passing Nether Barn, we turn off and take a fairly steep path up into the woods in order to come to Sparrowpit; we then take a track through fields, crossing Sheffield Road, and then take the path along Rushup Edge, passing Lord's Seat, back to the car park. There are numerous sweeping views!

The paths are mainly good with a small stretch in the woods that is somewhat overgrown but navigable. The Rushup Edge path is pretty stony underfoot. Poles and possibly gaiters might assist.

This walk is in memory of Diana who sadly died in October. It is the walk Diana led when she was an active member of the Group.

Walk starts at 10am at Lindow Common car park, Wilmslow post code SK9 5LW. The car park is opposite Hickories Smoke House, the old Boddingtons pub.

The walk goes along the Carrs, from Twinnies Bridge across fields to Styal, on to Styal Mill and returns via the path alongside the rugby club. There will be a lunch stop at Styal Mill with toilets available. Unfortunately because the banks of a stream have eroded since Diana's walk, it is not possible to repeat her walk exactly.

Exceptionally this walk follows immediately after the Sunday walk, due to AGM on Wednesday 16/11/2022

For the details of the AGM, go to the ABOUT tab -> COMMITTEE tab

Can all members please email Carol McLaughlin asap and let her know if you will be attending the AGM (for catering and drinks ).

Start 10.00

Start at Strines Station Car Park Map Ref OL SJ978633 Approx postcode SK6 7GE but confusion here as google givesSK22 3AY !! (from Peter or even SK22 3AL.

Directions to start: Go to Marple and take road to Strines. After passing Sportsman pub take next left and continue on and up cobbled road.

We head up to Golf Club and onto Mellor Church. Heading back to Roman Lakes we pass Linnets Clough.

Walk is mainly on tracks which may be a little muddy.

The walk starts at 10am in Danebridge. SJ 961654. Post code SK11 0QE

Directions to start

Drive past Arighi Bianci in Macclesfield on the Silk Road(A523) leading towards Leek.After approx 3/4mile, at traffic lights, turn left onto Byron’s Lane. Continue straight on for 4miles, joining the A54 for a short distance. Turn right signposted Danebridge. Continue downhill passing the Ship Inn on the left. Park on the roadside at the bottom of the hill opposite the Wincle brewery.

Details of walk

We follow the undulating Dane Valley Way for the first two miles. We then climb steadily through Gradbach Woods and the moor to reach the minor road near Bearstone Rock. From there we walk along a minor road for just over a mile. Leaving the road walking along tracks and moorland we reach the Roaches. Climbing a steep path, we ascend onto the Roaches, passing Doxy Pool and returning to Bearstone Rock.

Our return route is easy as we walk along fields and tracks, passing the Hanging Stone and descending into Danebridge.

Poles would be helpful on this walk.

Outline: A circuit around Combs Valley that includes the western clifftop of Combs Moss. This is an easily accessible picturesque area which feels surprisingly remote.

Difficulty: Moderate, a long stroll of with some steep and muddy paths on Combs Edge.

Start: 10:30hrs at roadside parking by the Beehive Inn, Combs, High Peak SK23 9UT. Lat/Long 53.303798, -1.939260. OS Map OL24 White peak , OS Grid Ref: SK 04146 78552

Route: Beehive Inn, Bank Hall Farm, Castle Naze Fort, Combs Edge, White Hall Centre, Wainstones, Haylee Farm, Thorney Lee, Beehive Inn.

Refreshments: The Beehive Inn may provide a variety of refreshments at the end of the walk.

Outdooractive details and map: https://out.ac/IF7Mse

The walk starts at 10am Clay Lane Over Peover SJ784735. Post code WA16 8UE

Directions to start

From Wilmslow take the A34 bypass heading south. As the bypass ends continue south and at the second set of lights turn right signposted Preston, Chester and Holmes Chapel. After a short distance and lights turn right onto A537 towards Chelford. Drive for approx 2miles, passing through Chelford and at the cross roads turn left onto Pepper Street. Continue straight on at the next cross roads, onto Chelford Lane and straight on at the Primary School onto Clay Lane. Park at the far end of Clay Lane where the verges are wider.

Details of walk

This is an easy walk, with no ascents, along fields, lanes and tracks. We walk past Peover Hall and Church heading out to the Whipping Stocks. From there we head towards St Oswald’s Church and the Bells of Peover. Our route then takes us to the A50, from where we return to Peover Hall through Spinney Wood.

The fields were wet and muddy on the recce so be prepared.

Christmas Lunch at the Bulls Head Wilmslow Road Mottram St Andrews SK10 4QH

Directions from Wilmslow: Passing the railway station turn right at the roundabout, turn left at the next roundabout onto the A538 towards Prestbury.

The Bulls Head is on the right hand side of the road after roughly three miles.

Please park on the lower car park. The pub will be open from 10am, on arrival please go into the pub and order your meal.

Walk will commence at 10-15am

We will then do an easy six walk from the pub with a stop for traditional morning coffee.

The route will be; Priest Lane, Daniel Woods, Goose Green, Oak Road, Withinlee Road then returning to Mottram via fields and tracks.

We should arrive back at the Bulls Head for 1pm approx.

NOTE: Can all members please email Carol McLaughlin asap and let her know if you will be attending the Christmas lunch. The pub needs this for seating numbers.

The walk starts at 10am at the National Trust Car Park on Alderley Edge, Pay and Display £5, free for NT members if you scan your membership card. Postcode SK10 4UB ( this is the postcode for the, now closed, Wizard Inn)

Directions to the start: From Wilmslow head for Alderley Edge village. Turn left onto Macclesfield Road B5087 and go uphill towards Alderley Edge. Just as the road levels you pass the Wizard Inn and tea room on your left. Immediately past the inn turn left into the car park.

Walk details: The walk takes in Stormy Point viewpoint, Daniel Hill, Adders Moss, Finlow Hill, Alderley Park Wood, Radnor Lake, Nether Alderley Mill & Bradford Lane. It is an undulating, varied, scenic winter walk mainly on reasonable paths and lanes, with a few muddy sections where poles might be useful.

I led this walk in February 2020 and may do it the other way round this time.

The walk starts at Broadway Meadows Car Park, Wilmslow at 10am. There will be mince pies and drinks at 31 Adlington Road Wilmslow SK9 2BJ at around 12.30 towards the end of the walk. No lunch stop. Donation of £2.50 requested towards cost of refreshments.

Parking cost: allow 4 hours (after last year's rush back)

Details of walk: We head out from the centre of Wilmslow towards Woodford and return to Adlington Road via the area besides Bollin Park. The walk finishes along the Bollin River to the car park.