We will leave the car park just above the Midland pub at 10.15 on Boxing Day.

Route will take us along Town Street, Botham’s Hall, Linnet Clough and then along the “Banks” to the Fox.

There we can have our (packed ) lunch , and depending on what’s going on, a time to return will be decided.

Return route, from the telephone box at the Fox, Strines Station, across the main road and up the track to the canal.

We will follow the easy walking, not muddy canal , back to Marple Bridge.  Total distance 6 1/2 miles, no stiles.