Starting at Brabyns Brow we will walk along the valley of the River Goyt.

On reaching Bottoms Hall we will climb Old Hall Lane.

After crossing Longhurst Lane we follow Knowle Road to Townscliffe Farm and then on to Mill Brow.

After Mill Brow we will continue eastwards to Hollywood (look out for stars of stage and screen!!)

We continue on to Mellor Hall and the Parish Church before descending to the village of Mellor

We then walk along Gibb Lane to Tarden and then onwards via the golf course to The Banks

From there we drop back down to the valley of the River Goyt.

Following the river we will reach ‘Chez Airey’ for mince pies and mulled wine.

Assuming that we have sufficient energy, we then return via the canal to Brabyns Brow.

The total distance is about 7.5 miles. There are one or two climbs (nothing too strenuous) and they are evenly spaced around the route.

Some sections may be a bit muddy, although the weather forecast for the coming week suggests that things should dry up a bit. Many parts of the walk are along quiet roads or hard tracks. There a few stiles and gates.

Start time will be 10.00 and we will meet at the Brabyns Brow car park at 09.45.