10.00am at the entrance to Barley Mow car park BB12 9LD (with toilets) The walk (9.75 miles) goes up to Lower Ogden reservoir and a more gentle route to the top up via Badger Wells Hill and Ogden Clough. We have lunch near here at 5 miles and it is possible to cut the walk […]
This Thursday’s walk is from Westhoughton and is about 14 miles, mostly flat. Taking in Over Hulton and Atherton, plus walking through some re-worked old coal pits. One of which is the old Pretoria Pit, site of a terrible accident 21 December 1910. We will pause at the rather splendid, while moving memorial.I aim to […]
Calver is approximately 24 miles (40 minutes) by car from Marple & I can offer lifts from Brabyns Park car park departing at 9.30am The car journey is via the A6 to Buxton & after 12 miles take a left at the roundabout on to the A623 to Eyam & Chesterfield. Go past the turn […]
The start point is the large free car park in the centre of Eyam . The walk is about 10-11 mls and not too hilly We walk to Foolow across the fields so a nice gentle start . We go over Abney moor and Eyam moor where we have lovely views . Come and […]
Meet at 10.0 am to start walking at 10.15 am I shall be leaving Brabyns Brow carpark at 9.0 am and will have space for two passengers. Route to Marsden (I travel to Ashton via Hyde and Dukinfield but I know others prefer to go through Charlesworth or via the M60) From Ashton take the […]
Short stroll followed by a meal at the Golf Club
Start: Buxton, Grin Low car park GR 049720. NB There is £2 charge for parking payable through an honesty box. Start time: 10:00 Route: Axe Edge Moor, Three Shire Heads, Flash and Colshaw, return via HSE Laboratory grounds with explosions if we are lucky. Distance: About 13 miles and 1200 feet of ascent. To find […]
This week’s walk will start at 10.00 in the centre of Hartington, opposite the Old Cheese Shop, SK17 0AL. There are usually plenty of parking spaces nearby. The route is 10 miles and moderate, mostly flat with a couple of climbs. It takes us down Wolfscote Dale to Milldale and returns via Alstonefield. I hope […]
This walk is a relatively flat 7.8 miles and only 3 stiles. On leaving the visitor’s car park, we follow the Trent and Mersey canal for a short time. We then follow the North Cheshire Way to pass through Marshalls Wood and then skirt Haydn's Pool to join up with Witton Brook which we cross […]
Check with E Group walks organiser for meeting time and location. 3 miles, easy
The walk next week on 8 August I will lead from the Quarry Car Park on Werneth Low SK14 3AA. If anyone is unsure of the location of the start, please ring me. It is an easy walk with a short uphill road section and there are 4 or 5 stiles. 10.15 for a 10.30 […]