Walk 1: March 14 2009 7.5 miles Dovedale and the Manifold Valley Jane, Tracey, Hilary and Carol
Walk 2: April 4 2009 6 miles Alderley Edge, Carol, Hilary and Donna
Walk 3: May 9 2009 approx 10 miles Along the Shropshire Union Donna, Tracey, Carol and Hilary
Walk 4: June 13 2009 9.5 miles Foel Fenlli and Moel Famau Jane, Tracey, Donna, Carol and Hilary
Walk 5: June 20 2009 13.1 miles Midnight walk Hilary and Jane
Walk 6: July 25 2009 6.5 and 9.5 miles Along the Canal Donna, Hilary and Jane
Walk 7: August 7 2009 Goyt Valley Tracey, Hilary + Jane
Walk 8: August 23 2009 Ben Nevis Jane, Tracey, Donna, Hilary and Carol
Walk 9: September 19 2009 7 miles Ellesmere Tracey, Jane, Donna, Carol and Hilary.
Walk 10: October 17 2009 Walk along the canal 10 miles Donna, Hilary, Jane and Tracey
Walk 11: November 7 2009 Prestbury 6 miles Carol, Jane and Hilary
Walk 12: January 16 2010 Walk from Middlewich 7.5 miles Hilary, Tracey, Jane and Donna
Walk 13: February 27 2010 7 miles Whitegate Tracey, Hilary, Donna and Jane
Tuesday, 28 September 2010
Whitegate
Saturday 27 February 7 miles
Tracey, Hilary, Donna, Jane
There was rain in the air at the start so we weren't sure if we needed to wear weatherproofs or not. We didn't put them on. I thought I had my waterproofs in my bag, at a later time in the day I took out the black item in the bottom of the bag but what I thought were waterproof trousers turned out to be a jacket!
It was a good walk, we passed some big houses near the golf course. The hugh locks were interesting to walk across. It was a bit muddy in places.
We managed to sit at a bench for lunch - we were lucky to find somewhere to sit. The people we had seen earlier shouting for their dog returned with the dog in tow.
As we walked back towards the car we saw a bird in a tree, we think it was a buzzard.
We had tea and cakes at Blakemere, had a wander about the shops and one of us made a couple of purchases!
Tracey, Hilary, Donna, Jane
There was rain in the air at the start so we weren't sure if we needed to wear weatherproofs or not. We didn't put them on. I thought I had my waterproofs in my bag, at a later time in the day I took out the black item in the bottom of the bag but what I thought were waterproof trousers turned out to be a jacket!
It was a good walk, we passed some big houses near the golf course. The hugh locks were interesting to walk across. It was a bit muddy in places.
We managed to sit at a bench for lunch - we were lucky to find somewhere to sit. The people we had seen earlier shouting for their dog returned with the dog in tow.
As we walked back towards the car we saw a bird in a tree, we think it was a buzzard.
We had tea and cakes at Blakemere, had a wander about the shops and one of us made a couple of purchases!
Walk from Middlewich
Saturday 16 January 7.5 miles
Hilary, Tracey, Jane, DonnaWe met a Boosey's Garden Centre.
Fortunately the snow from earlier in the week had cleared but it was still a bit cold.
We walked to the canal and followed it. We weren't too sure where to come off the canal, We managed to go the wrong way at one point, we crossed the canal at the wrong farm! We went back across the canal walked much further along and crossed at a bridge which took us past the Verdin Arms.
We had lunch by the road side, it was fairly cold so we didn't take too long.
We lost the path at this point, as we were near a farm and the farmer was going out at the time he said we could go up the roman road track and that would lead to the right path. Once we crossed the fields we found the road and then could find our way home.
Get Together
Saturday 19 December
The Kinderton Restaurant - Christmas meal
Good to have a get together - a chance to have a chat.
Hilary kept asking the DJ for older music - he did eventually find some!!
The Kinderton Restaurant - Christmas meal
Good to have a get together - a chance to have a chat.
Hilary kept asking the DJ for older music - he did eventually find some!!
Prestbury
Saturday 7 November 6 miles
Carol, Jane, Hilary
The Gallery in Prestbury - went in as there were some interesting pictures - some flowers in bright colours.
It turned out to be a pleasant day, the forecast was not good. Enjoyed the walk.
We did get a little wet as the rain came at the end of the walk.
Carol, Jane, Hilary
The Gallery in Prestbury - went in as there were some interesting pictures - some flowers in bright colours.
It turned out to be a pleasant day, the forecast was not good. Enjoyed the walk.
We did get a little wet as the rain came at the end of the walk.
Walk along the canal
Saturday 17 October approx. 10 miles
Donna, Hilary, Jane, Tracey
Rode Heath to Middlewich along the canal.
Hilary forgot her boots - she remembered before we got all the way there.
Donna drove to Rode Heath and left her car there.
Followed the canal all the way back to Middlewich.
Stopped at Jane's house for a cup of tea, John had his feet up and was watching tv.
Donna, Hilary, Jane, Tracey
Rode Heath to Middlewich along the canal.
Hilary forgot her boots - she remembered before we got all the way there.
Donna drove to Rode Heath and left her car there.
Followed the canal all the way back to Middlewich.
Stopped at Jane's house for a cup of tea, John had his feet up and was watching tv.
Ellesmere - The Meres Meander
Saturday 19 September 7 miles (11km)
Tracey, Jane, Donna, Carol, Hilary.
Started in Ellesmere, went to the toilet by the mere and had to find our way to the marina, there were some good looking houses.
Sunny in the morning.
Had lunch (if 11.30 can be called lunch time!) sitting on a picnic bench under a tree by the canal.
Cloudy in the afternoon.
Welshampton had a variety of houses. We couldn't find the pathway from the village as it was not signposted.
Cake and tea at the Boathouse Cafe next to the Mere.
Tracey, Jane, Donna, Carol, Hilary.
Started in Ellesmere, went to the toilet by the mere and had to find our way to the marina, there were some good looking houses.
Sunny in the morning.
Had lunch (if 11.30 can be called lunch time!) sitting on a picnic bench under a tree by the canal.
Cloudy in the afternoon.
Welshampton had a variety of houses. We couldn't find the pathway from the village as it was not signposted.
Cake and tea at the Boathouse Cafe next to the Mere.
Ben Nevis Weekend
Saturday 22 - Monday 24 August
Day 1
Travelling - flying from Manchester to Inverness
Car - we picked up the car at the airport, I hadn't thought to take my credit card, fortunately Donna had!
Cawdor Castle - we drove to Cawdor Castle as it was fairly near the airport. We walked in the woods, went into the castle, had tea and soup in the cafe. Walked in the woods again and wandered around the flower garden.
We travelled to Fort Wlliam following the A82 along Loch Ness, it took a couple of hours to get there, the road was busy.
The B&B had a view of Ben Nevis from one of the bedroom windows.
We went into Fort William to get something to eat. We walked down the High Street passing a number of eating places, they were all pretty busy. Haggis and tatties were on the menu at the pub.
Day 2
Walking up the mountain
The decision - to go or not to go?? We looked at the weather forecast when to got to the Glen Nevis visitor centre but it was not helpful. Then we asked the man at the information desk what he thought - he didn't want to put us off having a go!
We were still umming and ahhing when we went back to the car whilst we put on our gear. Eventually Donna said that we had to try since we had come all this way - so with this decision made we started our ascent.
It was trying to rain at the beginning of the walk but it wasn't cold, part way up the first stretch we took off the waterproofs as we were too hot. We stopped at regular intervals on our way up. We even attempted the sandwiches the lady at the B&B had made (she had made them the day before on white bread so we didn't have much hope of enjoying them!)
The views were incredible as we got higher up the mountain. We could see that it was raining on the other mountains across the valley. Eventually the wind started to blow very hard as had been forecast. We turned around and headed down. Looking at the map I think we got as high as 1000m which means we were fairly close to the top!
It took us a while to get back down the mountain, it suddenly rained as we got near the bottom. of course we had taken off our waterproofs so we got wet! Fortunately there was a cafe at the bottom of the hill so we had tea and cider.
We decided to try and book a table at the Glen Nevis Restaurant, they managed to fit us in so it was a good job we had called in on our way back to the B&B.
We enjoyed the meal.
We shared a scottish pudding - Cranachan
Day 3
We packed up our stuff, and made our way back to Inverness.
We made a number of stops on the way.
We decided to visit Culloden as it was not too far from the airport. There is a new visitor centre and we had lunch in the cafe. We went through the exhibition, and out onto the battlefield. I liked the animated Battle table.
Travelling home, flight back to Manchester.
Day 1
Travelling - flying from Manchester to Inverness
Car - we picked up the car at the airport, I hadn't thought to take my credit card, fortunately Donna had!
Cawdor Castle - we drove to Cawdor Castle as it was fairly near the airport. We walked in the woods, went into the castle, had tea and soup in the cafe. Walked in the woods again and wandered around the flower garden.
We travelled to Fort Wlliam following the A82 along Loch Ness, it took a couple of hours to get there, the road was busy.
The B&B had a view of Ben Nevis from one of the bedroom windows.
We went into Fort William to get something to eat. We walked down the High Street passing a number of eating places, they were all pretty busy. Haggis and tatties were on the menu at the pub.
Day 2
Walking up the mountain
The decision - to go or not to go?? We looked at the weather forecast when to got to the Glen Nevis visitor centre but it was not helpful. Then we asked the man at the information desk what he thought - he didn't want to put us off having a go!
We were still umming and ahhing when we went back to the car whilst we put on our gear. Eventually Donna said that we had to try since we had come all this way - so with this decision made we started our ascent.
It was trying to rain at the beginning of the walk but it wasn't cold, part way up the first stretch we took off the waterproofs as we were too hot. We stopped at regular intervals on our way up. We even attempted the sandwiches the lady at the B&B had made (she had made them the day before on white bread so we didn't have much hope of enjoying them!)
The views were incredible as we got higher up the mountain. We could see that it was raining on the other mountains across the valley. Eventually the wind started to blow very hard as had been forecast. We turned around and headed down. Looking at the map I think we got as high as 1000m which means we were fairly close to the top!
It took us a while to get back down the mountain, it suddenly rained as we got near the bottom. of course we had taken off our waterproofs so we got wet! Fortunately there was a cafe at the bottom of the hill so we had tea and cider.
We decided to try and book a table at the Glen Nevis Restaurant, they managed to fit us in so it was a good job we had called in on our way back to the B&B.
We enjoyed the meal.
We shared a scottish pudding - Cranachan
Day 3
We packed up our stuff, and made our way back to Inverness.
We made a number of stops on the way.
We decided to visit Culloden as it was not too far from the airport. There is a new visitor centre and we had lunch in the cafe. We went through the exhibition, and out onto the battlefield. I liked the animated Battle table.
Travelling home, flight back to Manchester.
Goyt Valley
Friday 7 August
Tracey, Hilary and Jane
It took a while to find the starting point along a winding road but it turned out to be a really excellent walk in the hills.
We explored the ruins of a house. Went into the shrine, people had left cards and candles.
Good views across Cheshire and Derbyshire.
Tracey, Hilary and Jane
It took a while to find the starting point along a winding road but it turned out to be a really excellent walk in the hills.
We explored the ruins of a house. Went into the shrine, people had left cards and candles.
Good views across Cheshire and Derbyshire.
Along the Canal
Saturday 25 July 6.5 and 9.5 miles
Donna, Hilary and Jane
We set out from Hilary's house, it was really sunny day and very pleasant to walk along the canal.
As we came into Rudheath under the A556 there are houses on the opposite side of the canal, one of which was being extended and they had built a small deck on the canal's edge.
We thought we had better have our lunch so we sat on the grass beside the canal looking at the houses opposite deciding which we liked best!
A flying model helicopter came over the hedge, a kid was flying it from one of the gardens. Hilary thought he was flying it very well.
The canal shop at the Old Smithy was open so we had a look. Donna really liked the canal hats that the women used to wear!
We sat and had a coffee in the sunshine at the Italian restaurant on the canal side. Martin joined us. Donna went home.
Hilary and I decided to continue walking around to the Anderton Boat Lift. We spent some time watching the tourist boat as it was just coming up the lift when we arrived. It turned around and picked up more passengers and then we watched it going down. It seemed to take ages and from the cafe area we couldn't see a lot. But we did manage to see it reach the bottom when John came to pick us up!
Donna, Hilary and Jane
We set out from Hilary's house, it was really sunny day and very pleasant to walk along the canal.
As we came into Rudheath under the A556 there are houses on the opposite side of the canal, one of which was being extended and they had built a small deck on the canal's edge.
We thought we had better have our lunch so we sat on the grass beside the canal looking at the houses opposite deciding which we liked best!
A flying model helicopter came over the hedge, a kid was flying it from one of the gardens. Hilary thought he was flying it very well.
The canal shop at the Old Smithy was open so we had a look. Donna really liked the canal hats that the women used to wear!
We sat and had a coffee in the sunshine at the Italian restaurant on the canal side. Martin joined us. Donna went home.
Hilary and I decided to continue walking around to the Anderton Boat Lift. We spent some time watching the tourist boat as it was just coming up the lift when we arrived. It turned around and picked up more passengers and then we watched it going down. It seemed to take ages and from the cafe area we couldn't see a lot. But we did manage to see it reach the bottom when John came to pick us up!
Midnight Walk
Saturday 20 June 13.1 miles
Hilary + Jane
Ian gave us a lift. We arrived in plenty of time so we didn't have to queue very long. We handed in our sponsor forms so they could see how the total was going. We were given a few things - an elastic band to hand in half way round (so that they could keep track of us!), a bangle and a plastic poncho in case it rained. We had time for a wander, a cup of tea and a bit of standing about - it was a bit cool.
As we were standing in a sea of orange t-shirts when we went to the loo it was really hard to find each other!
We did a few exercises before we started - lead by an army guy.
We set off (or shuffled off) in the crowd at 12 midnight, it was a bit of a squeeze down to the Reaseheath gate and then once we were on the road we could spread out as the police had stopped the traffic down to Nantwich town centre. Once we got out onto the Crewe road we had to try and fit back onto the pavement which a bit of a problem. Eventually we managed to spread out a bit.
The pace was quite quick considering we were in the crowds of people streaming along the pavement. Hilary soon started stripping off as she got too hot.
Arrived at Bannatyne's at 2.10am. Managed to drop off our bands, had a toilet break, collected a bottle of water, a chocolate bar and a banana and set off again about 2.25am.
We saw Sue Stubbs on our way back, she was wearing a pink t-shirt as she has taken part in each of the five sponsored walks.
9 mile sign at 3am.
As we thought once we reached the 10 miles we began to feel tired and became aware of our feet.
Finished at 4.10am - pretty good. I had thought it might take up to 5 hours to complete, so I was pleased that we were so far under the 5 hours.
Queued for our bacon butties an a cup of tea(in fact Hilary had a second butty - well they were nice!)
John came and picked us up, so home again and into bed for about 5.30am
Hilary + Jane
Ian gave us a lift. We arrived in plenty of time so we didn't have to queue very long. We handed in our sponsor forms so they could see how the total was going. We were given a few things - an elastic band to hand in half way round (so that they could keep track of us!), a bangle and a plastic poncho in case it rained. We had time for a wander, a cup of tea and a bit of standing about - it was a bit cool.
As we were standing in a sea of orange t-shirts when we went to the loo it was really hard to find each other!
We did a few exercises before we started - lead by an army guy.
We set off (or shuffled off) in the crowd at 12 midnight, it was a bit of a squeeze down to the Reaseheath gate and then once we were on the road we could spread out as the police had stopped the traffic down to Nantwich town centre. Once we got out onto the Crewe road we had to try and fit back onto the pavement which a bit of a problem. Eventually we managed to spread out a bit.
The pace was quite quick considering we were in the crowds of people streaming along the pavement. Hilary soon started stripping off as she got too hot.
Arrived at Bannatyne's at 2.10am. Managed to drop off our bands, had a toilet break, collected a bottle of water, a chocolate bar and a banana and set off again about 2.25am.
We saw Sue Stubbs on our way back, she was wearing a pink t-shirt as she has taken part in each of the five sponsored walks.
9 mile sign at 3am.
As we thought once we reached the 10 miles we began to feel tired and became aware of our feet.
Finished at 4.10am - pretty good. I had thought it might take up to 5 hours to complete, so I was pleased that we were so far under the 5 hours.
Queued for our bacon butties an a cup of tea(in fact Hilary had a second butty - well they were nice!)
John came and picked us up, so home again and into bed for about 5.30am
Foel Fenlli and Moel Famau from Loggerheads
Saturday 13 June 9.5 miles
Jane, Tracey, Donna, Carol + Hilary
Moel Famau 554m (1818ft)
VIEWS, VIEWS, VIEWS + MORE VIEWS.
We travelled to Wales and parked in the Loggerheads Country Park.
It was a lovely day to be out walking. The light made everywhere look really green. We could see across to Beeston Castle and the Peckforton Hills. In the other direction we could see across to the Snowdonian range.
This walk made me feel really unfit as it seemed to be hard work to get up the hills.
We sat at the top of Moel Famau and had a sandwich. Tracey and Carol played with a dog that kept bringing its toy to be thrown.
The cafe at the Loggerheads Country Park was excellent, we were able to sit outside with our cake and tea.
Jane, Tracey, Donna, Carol + Hilary
Moel Famau 554m (1818ft)
VIEWS, VIEWS, VIEWS + MORE VIEWS.
We travelled to Wales and parked in the Loggerheads Country Park.
It was a lovely day to be out walking. The light made everywhere look really green. We could see across to Beeston Castle and the Peckforton Hills. In the other direction we could see across to the Snowdonian range.
This walk made me feel really unfit as it seemed to be hard work to get up the hills.
We sat at the top of Moel Famau and had a sandwich. Tracey and Carol played with a dog that kept bringing its toy to be thrown.
The cafe at the Loggerheads Country Park was excellent, we were able to sit outside with our cake and tea.
Middlewich along the Shropshire Union
Saturday 9 May approx 10 miles
Donna, Tracey, Carol, Hilary
A walk from Middlewich along the Shropshire Union canal as far as the Barbridge Pub.
Donna, Tracey, Carol, Hilary
A walk from Middlewich along the Shropshire Union canal as far as the Barbridge Pub.
Get Together
Saturday April 25
At Carol and Phil's house - Wedding Anniversary Meal for Tracey + Chris and Jane + John
It was a good idea to have this as a 'dressing up' occasion. It did make it special - after all 25 years of marriage is quite something!!
As ever there was excellent food and plenty of wine. A really good night.
Dovedale and the Manifold Valley from Ilam
Saturday 14 March 7.5 miles
Jane, Tracey, Hilary + Carol
The weather was very wet on Friday so I was a bit worried about getting wet on this walk but we woke to a sunny morning! We were very lucky that the sun lasted for the whole walk and only clouded over on our way home.
It was a bit cold as we got out of the car as the wind was blowing so it was a good job we had gloves and hats with us. We did get a bit warm as we set out up the first hill so the hats and gloves came off and Hilary's coat as well.
It was windy again as we got to the ridge so the extra layers were needed again. We started to walk through the woods the path down to the Dove was steep and we had to watch our footing through the tree roots.
As we all decided we were hungry we had lunch sitting on a log by the Dove. It was good to be sitting by moving water. I had thought it would be sheltered in the valley but it wasn't we had to put all our layers on again! Of course we found a more sheltered area further along the river!!
As we walked up Hall Dale we were walking into the wind again, it was quite hard work in places. We starting talking about why we go walking and the conclusion was that we can eat cake!
A dry stone waller was repairing a farmer's wall the new wall looked excellent, he repairs about 4m a day!
I think we all enjoyed walking through this beautiful Staffordshire countryside.
Ilam Hall is a National Trust property so were were guaranteed good cake!
Ilam Hall is also a YHA building which is being refurbished - it looks like a good place to stay once it is finished.
Jane, Tracey, Hilary + Carol
The weather was very wet on Friday so I was a bit worried about getting wet on this walk but we woke to a sunny morning! We were very lucky that the sun lasted for the whole walk and only clouded over on our way home.
It was a bit cold as we got out of the car as the wind was blowing so it was a good job we had gloves and hats with us. We did get a bit warm as we set out up the first hill so the hats and gloves came off and Hilary's coat as well.
It was windy again as we got to the ridge so the extra layers were needed again. We started to walk through the woods the path down to the Dove was steep and we had to watch our footing through the tree roots.
As we all decided we were hungry we had lunch sitting on a log by the Dove. It was good to be sitting by moving water. I had thought it would be sheltered in the valley but it wasn't we had to put all our layers on again! Of course we found a more sheltered area further along the river!!
As we walked up Hall Dale we were walking into the wind again, it was quite hard work in places. We starting talking about why we go walking and the conclusion was that we can eat cake!
A dry stone waller was repairing a farmer's wall the new wall looked excellent, he repairs about 4m a day!
I think we all enjoyed walking through this beautiful Staffordshire countryside.
Ilam Hall is a National Trust property so were were guaranteed good cake!
Ilam Hall is also a YHA building which is being refurbished - it looks like a good place to stay once it is finished.
Haslington
Saturday 28 February 7 miles + detour
Tracey, Donna, Hilary and Jane
We woke to a grey sky and there was drizzle as we set out in the car - but we didn't get wet! It was great to be out in the fresh air.
It was a fairly flat path with quite a few stiles and some metal kissing gates.
We saw some beautiful snowdrops in a very attractive garden at the beginning of the walk.
The walk was cold in places when the landscape was more open and we needed hats and scarves but we also got warm in the more sheltered parts.
As ever some parts of the path were very easy to follow but other bits were not so obvious!!
We eventually realised that we had made a detour so we had to walk back a little bit but managed to take a different route to return to the original path. This is where we saw the cows - not so pretty when you are in the same field but amazing once you have climbed the stile and are in a different field, then they look beautiful!! There were the five cows in a row in another field, they were long haired and could have been highland cows. The babies looked cute.
There was a small tea shop in Haslington so we managed tea/coffee and cake. We found a leaflet of the walk we had just done in the shop. It said to 'be careful' as it was a bit confusing just in the place where we went wrong!
Tracey, Donna, Hilary and Jane
We woke to a grey sky and there was drizzle as we set out in the car - but we didn't get wet! It was great to be out in the fresh air.
It was a fairly flat path with quite a few stiles and some metal kissing gates.
We saw some beautiful snowdrops in a very attractive garden at the beginning of the walk.
The walk was cold in places when the landscape was more open and we needed hats and scarves but we also got warm in the more sheltered parts.
As ever some parts of the path were very easy to follow but other bits were not so obvious!!
We eventually realised that we had made a detour so we had to walk back a little bit but managed to take a different route to return to the original path. This is where we saw the cows - not so pretty when you are in the same field but amazing once you have climbed the stile and are in a different field, then they look beautiful!! There were the five cows in a row in another field, they were long haired and could have been highland cows. The babies looked cute.
There was a small tea shop in Haslington so we managed tea/coffee and cake. We found a leaflet of the walk we had just done in the shop. It said to 'be careful' as it was a bit confusing just in the place where we went wrong!
Sunday, 8 August 2010
Year Three Summary
Walk
1: March 1 2008 7.5 miles Mow
Cop and Little Moreton Hall Carol, Hilary, Tracey,
Donna and Jane
Walk 2: April 19 2008 6.5 miles Kelsall Guided Walk Hilary and Jane
Walk 3: May 10 2008 6 miles Lyme Park Tracey Jane, Hilary and Carol
Walk 4: June 21 2008 9.5 miles Scafell Pike Jane, Tracey, Donna, Hilary and Carol
Walk 5: July 12 2008 6.5 miles Hilary +
Walk 6: September 27 2008 5 miles Bosley Cloud Donna, Carol and Hilary
Walk 7: October 11 2008 8.5 miles Wincle Carol, Hilary, Tracey and Jane
Walk 8: November 8 2008 8.5 miles Walking on the Wildside Jane, Tracey, Donna and Hilary
Walk 9: January 24 2009 5.25 miles + Planning Tarporley Hilary, Tracey, Carol and Jane
Walk 10: February 28 2009 7 miles+ Haslington Tracey, Donna, Hilary and Jane
Walk 2: April 19 2008 6.5 miles Kelsall Guided Walk Hilary and Jane
Walk 3: May 10 2008 6 miles Lyme Park Tracey Jane, Hilary and Carol
Walk 4: June 21 2008 9.5 miles Scafell Pike Jane, Tracey, Donna, Hilary and Carol
Walk 5: July 12 2008 6.5 miles Hilary +
Walk 6: September 27 2008 5 miles Bosley Cloud Donna, Carol and Hilary
Walk 7: October 11 2008 8.5 miles Wincle Carol, Hilary, Tracey and Jane
Walk 8: November 8 2008 8.5 miles Walking on the Wildside Jane, Tracey, Donna and Hilary
Walk 9: January 24 2009 5.25 miles + Planning Tarporley Hilary, Tracey, Carol and Jane
Walk 10: February 28 2009 7 miles+ Haslington Tracey, Donna, Hilary and Jane
Tarporley
Saturday 24 January 5.25 miles + planning
Hilary, Tracey, Carol + Jane
We were lucky with the weather again. It was a bit cloudy to start with, but as we walked it cleared and we even had some weak winter sunshine.
The ground was still a bit icy at the beginning of the walk.
The first golf club was easy to walk through as we followed the tarmac path. We had to careful when crossing the road as there was a blind corner.
Lost our way slightly, and talked to the farmer. Hilary pulled down his hat as he was being a bit cheeky about us being thick. We had stood by the water trough to have a drink and snack but had missed the stile as we walked away. The fields were quite wet in the area.
Eaton is very pretty with its thatched cottages.
The path then led up though a tree lined passage, with ancient hedges lining either side.
We were directed across the golf course in the walk but the path had been redirected along the edge of golf course, but once again it got confusing and we wandered through the trees, there was no obvious exit so I am not sure we went the right way.
We realised that we were nearly back in Tarpoley and we hadn't eaten our lunch, we sat on a bank under a hedge - probably hawthorn as there were spiky twigs that we sat on. Tracey had the right idea, she had a 'sit-on' cushion - a bit of protection!
The tea shop we were going to stop at was full so we had a wander down the street. We ended up in the Old Fire Station chocolate shop. Very nice carrot cake!
We spent quite a while in the cafe as we did our planning meeting as well.Ben Nevis here we come!!
Hilary, Tracey, Carol + Jane
We were lucky with the weather again. It was a bit cloudy to start with, but as we walked it cleared and we even had some weak winter sunshine.
The ground was still a bit icy at the beginning of the walk.
The first golf club was easy to walk through as we followed the tarmac path. We had to careful when crossing the road as there was a blind corner.
Lost our way slightly, and talked to the farmer. Hilary pulled down his hat as he was being a bit cheeky about us being thick. We had stood by the water trough to have a drink and snack but had missed the stile as we walked away. The fields were quite wet in the area.
Eaton is very pretty with its thatched cottages.
The path then led up though a tree lined passage, with ancient hedges lining either side.
We were directed across the golf course in the walk but the path had been redirected along the edge of golf course, but once again it got confusing and we wandered through the trees, there was no obvious exit so I am not sure we went the right way.
We realised that we were nearly back in Tarpoley and we hadn't eaten our lunch, we sat on a bank under a hedge - probably hawthorn as there were spiky twigs that we sat on. Tracey had the right idea, she had a 'sit-on' cushion - a bit of protection!
The tea shop we were going to stop at was full so we had a wander down the street. We ended up in the Old Fire Station chocolate shop. Very nice carrot cake!
We spent quite a while in the cafe as we did our planning meeting as well.Ben Nevis here we come!!
Redesmere
Saturday 29 December 6 miles
Jane John Katherine Helen, Tracey Chris, Hilary Emma Andrew relatives.
There was lots of parking by the lake as we were early in the day, I think it would be busier in the summer.
Siddington Church was open, it is such a pleasant and attractive church. It was great that it is open for anyone to have a look inside. Everyone agreed that it would be a good church to get married in!
Katherine and Helen pretty much led the way as they had done the walk before.
Sat and stood around the entrance to Crabtree Moss Farm entrance and had a snack. There are crabtrees planted here. The farm house is an interesting building that has been extended, it looked very attractive.
It is interesting to see the countryside around the roads that you have travelled by car.
A34 is always busy, fortunately we only had to go along it a short distance.
We walked around the side of Redesmere and back to the parking place. we finished our lunch with lots of birds trying to beg for a bit of it. As we sat there a flock of geese came and landed on the lake - it was quite spectacular to watch.
Jane John Katherine Helen, Tracey Chris, Hilary Emma Andrew relatives.
There was lots of parking by the lake as we were early in the day, I think it would be busier in the summer.
Siddington Church was open, it is such a pleasant and attractive church. It was great that it is open for anyone to have a look inside. Everyone agreed that it would be a good church to get married in!
Katherine and Helen pretty much led the way as they had done the walk before.
Sat and stood around the entrance to Crabtree Moss Farm entrance and had a snack. There are crabtrees planted here. The farm house is an interesting building that has been extended, it looked very attractive.
It is interesting to see the countryside around the roads that you have travelled by car.
A34 is always busy, fortunately we only had to go along it a short distance.
We walked around the side of Redesmere and back to the parking place. we finished our lunch with lots of birds trying to beg for a bit of it. As we sat there a flock of geese came and landed on the lake - it was quite spectacular to watch.
Walking on the Wildside
Saturday 8 November 8.5 miles
Jane, Tracey, Donna, Hilary
I woke up to wind and rain - I thought it was going to be another bad weather day for me!
John drove us to the start of the walk in Crewe as it was a one-way walk. He dropped us at Moss Bridge. We started the walk but the railway bridge was closed, we started walking to the next but were told by some workmen on the line that bridge was closed as well! Great start to the walk.
We went back to the bridge and walked along the road - we found a sign telling us that there was a diversion - this information was posted too late. Anyway we were able to start the walk. It seemed like it was going to rain but it didn't.
We needed the OS map to check where we were going.The path wasn't very clear in places.
There were cows in a few fields and one lot came running towards us - they probably thought we had food for them. It is a good job Hilary is comfortable around cows!
Stopped at Winterley for lunch. We were ready to eat. There were benches by the pool so we sat down and had our eats and a chat. The bench sat the 4 of us comfortably.
Met a bull, Hilary said it would be OK to go through the field, but it was looking at us as we came towards the field and making a lot of noise. We did go into the field keeping to the edge with Hilary on the outside protecting us! She bent to pick up a twig and the bull jumped away from us - turned out to be a bit of a softy!
The sun shone as we were passing Haslington Hall the trees were pretty, we could see a bit of the hall - a proper Tudor house.
We crossed the golf course, the trees with their autumn colours looked quite beautiful in the sunshine. Tracey got her wish to walk through a wood and the coloured leaves.
There were a lot of stiles on this route - it managed to show us unfit we have become!!
We arrived at Weston and thankfully there was a pub by the church where we had tea and shared some cake.
Jane, Tracey, Donna, Hilary
I woke up to wind and rain - I thought it was going to be another bad weather day for me!
John drove us to the start of the walk in Crewe as it was a one-way walk. He dropped us at Moss Bridge. We started the walk but the railway bridge was closed, we started walking to the next but were told by some workmen on the line that bridge was closed as well! Great start to the walk.
We went back to the bridge and walked along the road - we found a sign telling us that there was a diversion - this information was posted too late. Anyway we were able to start the walk. It seemed like it was going to rain but it didn't.
We needed the OS map to check where we were going.The path wasn't very clear in places.
There were cows in a few fields and one lot came running towards us - they probably thought we had food for them. It is a good job Hilary is comfortable around cows!
Stopped at Winterley for lunch. We were ready to eat. There were benches by the pool so we sat down and had our eats and a chat. The bench sat the 4 of us comfortably.
Met a bull, Hilary said it would be OK to go through the field, but it was looking at us as we came towards the field and making a lot of noise. We did go into the field keeping to the edge with Hilary on the outside protecting us! She bent to pick up a twig and the bull jumped away from us - turned out to be a bit of a softy!
The sun shone as we were passing Haslington Hall the trees were pretty, we could see a bit of the hall - a proper Tudor house.
We crossed the golf course, the trees with their autumn colours looked quite beautiful in the sunshine. Tracey got her wish to walk through a wood and the coloured leaves.
There were a lot of stiles on this route - it managed to show us unfit we have become!!
We arrived at Weston and thankfully there was a pub by the church where we had tea and shared some cake.
Wincle
Saturday 11 October 8.5 miles
Carol, Hilary, Tracey, Jane
A good walk - varied - river - woodland - moorland
We parked on the road near the pub, just by the start of the walk. We climbed the steps and went into the field, two dogs came running towards us barking very loudly - I was not at all happy but tried to stay calm. Fortunately Tracey realised they were wagging their tails and said 'hello' to them and then they went away (thank goodness).
Carol needed to get home early so we cut the walk short - we tried to follow the alternative route but went slightly wrong so had to walk along a windy bit of road - there were quite a few cars.
We had lunch by the church as there was a place to sit. The bench was quite small so we also used a large raised gravestone as a seat. There was a very attractive small primary school next door with an excellent adventure playground!
We walked a section of the Gritstone Trail. The woodland trees were just starting to change colour - autumn has arrived.
We then walked part of the Dane Valley Way, through the meadows by the river past the fishery. Drizzle started to get us wet, but we were near the end of the walk. The cloud had certainly come down as we went back up the road - visibility was considerably reduced.
Carol, Hilary, Tracey, Jane
A good walk - varied - river - woodland - moorland
We parked on the road near the pub, just by the start of the walk. We climbed the steps and went into the field, two dogs came running towards us barking very loudly - I was not at all happy but tried to stay calm. Fortunately Tracey realised they were wagging their tails and said 'hello' to them and then they went away (thank goodness).
Carol needed to get home early so we cut the walk short - we tried to follow the alternative route but went slightly wrong so had to walk along a windy bit of road - there were quite a few cars.
We had lunch by the church as there was a place to sit. The bench was quite small so we also used a large raised gravestone as a seat. There was a very attractive small primary school next door with an excellent adventure playground!
We walked a section of the Gritstone Trail. The woodland trees were just starting to change colour - autumn has arrived.
We then walked part of the Dane Valley Way, through the meadows by the river past the fishery. Drizzle started to get us wet, but we were near the end of the walk. The cloud had certainly come down as we went back up the road - visibility was considerably reduced.
Bosley Cloud
Saturday 27 September 5 miles
Donna, Carol, Hilary
I could tell that the three of them had really enjoyed the walk by the time the arrived at my house. It was such a beautiful day and they met an interesting man on the walk. He knew lots of celebrities and had set up a farm that children could visit.
They had also visited some of the Open Studios in Congleton.
Di Harding does glass and felt work.
Deb and Katy Pugh vintage textiles.
Then had tea and cake at Jane's.
P.S. They said that they missed Jane and Tracey not being there!
Donna, Carol, Hilary
I could tell that the three of them had really enjoyed the walk by the time the arrived at my house. It was such a beautiful day and they met an interesting man on the walk. He knew lots of celebrities and had set up a farm that children could visit.
They had also visited some of the Open Studios in Congleton.
Di Harding does glass and felt work.
Deb and Katy Pugh vintage textiles.
Then had tea and cake at Jane's.
P.S. They said that they missed Jane and Tracey not being there!
Get Together
Saturday 16 August
Hilary and Ian's House
John went to put up the gazebo with Ian so the BBQ would be sheltered as rain was forecast. John slipped on the poles and stepped heavily and hurt his back! He couldn't move very easily so didn't go the BBQ in the end. It did rain later. Fortunately Hilary and Ian had been out to buy a marquee, which proved to be a very good idea. It just kept on raining and eventually it started to come through, so we went inside. As ever loads to eat and drink!
Scafell Pike
Saturday 21 June 9.5 miles (a hard walk)
Scafell Pike 978m high (3209ft)
What a day!!!
IT WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!!
We set out in good time, arrived when the weather still looked promising. We even managed to find a parking spot near the beginning of the walk.
We started the walk it is fairly flat up to Stockley Bridge, and then we followed Styhead Gill which is quite steep so we stopped regularly. Once we got to Styhead Tarn we could see the cloud sitting on the mountain above us. We started up the corridor route but the rain came in - it was drizzly but it soon got us wet.
There are a number of ravines to cross. Some of us weren't keen on the drop below us in one or two places and struggled to cross them.
By now there was only low cloud and no view, and we were all very wet. Some of us wanted to go back but others said they didn't want to go back past the ravines. So we went on.
Because of the wet we didn't stop to eat and drink - we perhaps got a bit dehydrated.
We got to the top though - there were plenty of people up there!
It was also windy so we didn't stay for long and there was nothing to see because of the cloud!
We stayed over night at the YHA hostel in Buttermere and had our meal there.
Sunday 22 June
We travelled home
Scafell Pike 978m high (3209ft)
What a day!!!
IT WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!!
We set out in good time, arrived when the weather still looked promising. We even managed to find a parking spot near the beginning of the walk.
We started the walk it is fairly flat up to Stockley Bridge, and then we followed Styhead Gill which is quite steep so we stopped regularly. Once we got to Styhead Tarn we could see the cloud sitting on the mountain above us. We started up the corridor route but the rain came in - it was drizzly but it soon got us wet.
There are a number of ravines to cross. Some of us weren't keen on the drop below us in one or two places and struggled to cross them.
By now there was only low cloud and no view, and we were all very wet. Some of us wanted to go back but others said they didn't want to go back past the ravines. So we went on.
Because of the wet we didn't stop to eat and drink - we perhaps got a bit dehydrated.
We got to the top though - there were plenty of people up there!
It was also windy so we didn't stay for long and there was nothing to see because of the cloud!
We stayed over night at the YHA hostel in Buttermere and had our meal there.
Sunday 22 June
We travelled home
Lyme Park
Saturday 10 May 6 miles
Tracey, Jane, Hilary, Carol
We were lucky with the weather once again.
It rained as we got close to Lyme Park, but stopped as we got there.
It was quite muggy to begin with, and seemed to sap the energy. At least we could see the Cage this time! (ie no fog!)
We got up to the viewing point but there wasn't a distant view as it was very hazy. We could see the house and the way we had come.
There were plenty of cute lambs in the fields. There were even some daffodils flowering on the Gritstone Trail, I suppose it is cooler up on the ridge.
We headed down from the ridge. We had our lunch in a sheltered valley near a brook, and the sun shone on us. We lay in the sun a while.
Walking back through the gate into the Park the banks of the stream were covered in wild garlic plants (Allium ursinum). Further up bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scriptus) swathed the valley sides - it looked amazing.
The car park was very full when we returned with people sitting outside in the sunshine - a rel summer's day even though it is still supposed to be spring.
When the walk was finished we went up to the house to get a drink. The restaurant was in a different place - it was along the corridor and into a cellar with no natural light, so it was only when we went to pay that we were told that it was raining hard outside.
Tracey, Jane, Hilary, Carol
We were lucky with the weather once again.
It rained as we got close to Lyme Park, but stopped as we got there.
It was quite muggy to begin with, and seemed to sap the energy. At least we could see the Cage this time! (ie no fog!)
We got up to the viewing point but there wasn't a distant view as it was very hazy. We could see the house and the way we had come.
There were plenty of cute lambs in the fields. There were even some daffodils flowering on the Gritstone Trail, I suppose it is cooler up on the ridge.
We headed down from the ridge. We had our lunch in a sheltered valley near a brook, and the sun shone on us. We lay in the sun a while.
Walking back through the gate into the Park the banks of the stream were covered in wild garlic plants (Allium ursinum). Further up bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scriptus) swathed the valley sides - it looked amazing.
The car park was very full when we returned with people sitting outside in the sunshine - a rel summer's day even though it is still supposed to be spring.
When the walk was finished we went up to the house to get a drink. The restaurant was in a different place - it was along the corridor and into a cellar with no natural light, so it was only when we went to pay that we were told that it was raining hard outside.
Kelsall - Countryside Ranger Walk
Saturday 19 April 6.5 miles
Organised walk - about 25 people
A grey day with a cold wind, but the rain stayed away.
We didn't have to think about the walk very much as we were being lead by others. It was interesting to have things pointed out to us as we walked along because they are aspects of the landscape that you wouldn't know about unless you were a local historian.
The Roman Road, Watling Street,ran through this area with a fork going off it to Middlewich for the salt. Kelsborrow Castle and Eddisbury Castle were hill forts. going to the top of Eddisbury Hill you could see an almost 360 degree view. It was a bit misty but the view was still great.
We walked from the forest past Kelsborrow Castle down to Little Switzerland. We even had a bit of a hill to walk up - there was a cyclist going up and down obviously doing some hill training in Cheshire!!
Had lunch in the forest at the Urchins Kitchen a glacial outflow had carved a passage through the rock. The organisers thought it would be sheltered there but the cold wind was coming from the wrong direction. We didn't stop for lunch too long.
Kelsall Hill Farm was hosting a horse event, so there were lots of horse boxes and we could hear someone speaking on the tannoy.
I enjoyed the walk, being out in the countryside.
Organised walk - about 25 people
A grey day with a cold wind, but the rain stayed away.
We didn't have to think about the walk very much as we were being lead by others. It was interesting to have things pointed out to us as we walked along because they are aspects of the landscape that you wouldn't know about unless you were a local historian.
The Roman Road, Watling Street,ran through this area with a fork going off it to Middlewich for the salt. Kelsborrow Castle and Eddisbury Castle were hill forts. going to the top of Eddisbury Hill you could see an almost 360 degree view. It was a bit misty but the view was still great.
We walked from the forest past Kelsborrow Castle down to Little Switzerland. We even had a bit of a hill to walk up - there was a cyclist going up and down obviously doing some hill training in Cheshire!!
Had lunch in the forest at the Urchins Kitchen a glacial outflow had carved a passage through the rock. The organisers thought it would be sheltered there but the cold wind was coming from the wrong direction. We didn't stop for lunch too long.
Kelsall Hill Farm was hosting a horse event, so there were lots of horse boxes and we could hear someone speaking on the tannoy.
I enjoyed the walk, being out in the countryside.
Mow Cop and Little Moreton Hall
Saturday 1 March 7.5 miles
Carol, Hilary, Tracey, Donna, Jane
Started off at Mow Cop car park.
Had our lunch sitting on a bench in the car park of Little Moreton Hall. It could have been quite sheltered under the trees but it was fairly cold, we had to get moving again.
It was a bit of a muddy route to and from Little Moreton Hall.
Had difficulty in finding the correct route on the last stretch across some fields.
Another walking group were in the car park as we arrived back there, they were changing out of their walking clothes - some of them had next to nothing on!
We were lucky with the weather once again.
Carol, Hilary, Tracey, Donna, Jane
Started off at Mow Cop car park.
Had our lunch sitting on a bench in the car park of Little Moreton Hall. It could have been quite sheltered under the trees but it was fairly cold, we had to get moving again.
It was a bit of a muddy route to and from Little Moreton Hall.
Had difficulty in finding the correct route on the last stretch across some fields.
Another walking group were in the car park as we arrived back there, they were changing out of their walking clothes - some of them had next to nothing on!
We were lucky with the weather once again.
Sunday, 20 June 2010
Year Two Summary
Walk 1: March 17 2007 Shutlingsloe. 6.25 miles Carol, Tracey, Hilary and Jane
Walk 2: April 21 2007 Timbersbrook and the Cloud 6 miles Jane, Hilary, Tracey and Carol
Walk 3: May 12 2007 Kettleshulme and Sponds Hill 8 miles Jane, Donna and Hilary
Walk 4:June 9 2007 Snowdon 9 miles Donna, Carol, Hilary, Tracey and Jane
Walk 5: June 23 2007 The River Dane 20 Miles Jane, Hilary and Donna
Walk 6: July 14 2007 Roaches and Lud's Church 8.25 miles Tracey, Hilary, Carol and Jane
Walk 7: September 15 2007 Shining Tor and Cat's Tor 7 miles Carol, Hilary, Tracey, Donna and Jane
Walk 8: October 13 2007 Gawsworth Hall 6.5 miles Hilary, Carol, Tracey and Jane
Walk 9: November 10 2007 Aldford 7 miles. Donna, Hilary, Carol and Tracey
Walk 2: April 21 2007 Timbersbrook and the Cloud 6 miles Jane, Hilary, Tracey and Carol
Walk 3: May 12 2007 Kettleshulme and Sponds Hill 8 miles Jane, Donna and Hilary
Walk 4:June 9 2007 Snowdon 9 miles Donna, Carol, Hilary, Tracey and Jane
Walk 5: June 23 2007 The River Dane 20 Miles Jane, Hilary and Donna
Walk 6: July 14 2007 Roaches and Lud's Church 8.25 miles Tracey, Hilary, Carol and Jane
Walk 7: September 15 2007 Shining Tor and Cat's Tor 7 miles Carol, Hilary, Tracey, Donna and Jane
Walk 8: October 13 2007 Gawsworth Hall 6.5 miles Hilary, Carol, Tracey and Jane
Walk 9: November 10 2007 Aldford 7 miles. Donna, Hilary, Carol and Tracey
Gawsworth Hall and North Rode
Saturday 13 October 6.5 miles
Hilary, Carol, Tracey, Jane
A cloudy grey day (atmospheric! as Carol put it). The cloud was so low that it was quite damp at times with a little rain in the air.
This is a fairly flat walk - typical of the Cheshire Plain. We passed an Elizabethan Hall, countryside, views of the Peak District in the distance, we followed part of a railway line and walked along a little of the Macclesfield Canal.
We had a snack at the canal lock as there was a green area where we could sit, before we joined the road again.
We went off the path and visited North Rode's Victorian Church, the church yard had some interesting grave stones and the cows in the field behind the church were cute. Had a snack on the steps of the church.
We passed some small lakes where people were fishing, a new area was being dug out so they were presumably making a new lake.
We went into the Harrington Arms for a cup of tea, it was a funny pub, they seemed to be in the process of doing it up, so the rooms had some work that needed doing to it.
Hilary, Carol, Tracey, Jane
A cloudy grey day (atmospheric! as Carol put it). The cloud was so low that it was quite damp at times with a little rain in the air.
This is a fairly flat walk - typical of the Cheshire Plain. We passed an Elizabethan Hall, countryside, views of the Peak District in the distance, we followed part of a railway line and walked along a little of the Macclesfield Canal.
We had a snack at the canal lock as there was a green area where we could sit, before we joined the road again.
We went off the path and visited North Rode's Victorian Church, the church yard had some interesting grave stones and the cows in the field behind the church were cute. Had a snack on the steps of the church.
We passed some small lakes where people were fishing, a new area was being dug out so they were presumably making a new lake.
We went into the Harrington Arms for a cup of tea, it was a funny pub, they seemed to be in the process of doing it up, so the rooms had some work that needed doing to it.
Shining Tor and Cat's Tor from the Cat and Fiddle pub.
Saturday 15 September 7 miles
Carol, Hilary, Tracey, Donna, Jane
It was bright and clear when we got up, but started to cloud over a bit as we left home and especially as we got into the peaks. It was a colder than I was expecting, especially the breeze - but we were much higher up than the Cheshire Plain - what should I have expected!!
We still had a good day, the cloud lifted, the sun shone on and off.It was not a difficult walk, quite good as we haven't walked for a while. As Shining Tor is the highest land in Cheshire I think I was expecting it to be a bit steeper. It was interesting following the stone path, noticing all the colours, shapes and indentations. The path certainly saved us from getting wet feet, the peat was quite wet.
We were hoping to find somewhere picturesque for lunch, but being so high up there were no trees, just moorland. We managed to perch on a wall or sit on the grass - or even lie on the grass and have a snooze!
The pub at the end gave us time to relax.Very nice.
Carol, Hilary, Tracey, Donna, Jane
It was bright and clear when we got up, but started to cloud over a bit as we left home and especially as we got into the peaks. It was a colder than I was expecting, especially the breeze - but we were much higher up than the Cheshire Plain - what should I have expected!!
We still had a good day, the cloud lifted, the sun shone on and off.It was not a difficult walk, quite good as we haven't walked for a while. As Shining Tor is the highest land in Cheshire I think I was expecting it to be a bit steeper. It was interesting following the stone path, noticing all the colours, shapes and indentations. The path certainly saved us from getting wet feet, the peat was quite wet.
We were hoping to find somewhere picturesque for lunch, but being so high up there were no trees, just moorland. We managed to perch on a wall or sit on the grass - or even lie on the grass and have a snooze!
The pub at the end gave us time to relax.Very nice.
Get Together
Chester for John's birthday
We had a meal at Chez Jules on Northgate Street. We enjoyed the meal.
Then we went on a Ghost walk around Chester.
Roaches and Lud's Church
Saturday 14 July 8.25 miles (+ walking from and to car)
Tracey, Hilary, Carol, Jane
Excellent walk, lovely weather! - we have been so lucky with the weather again!
Started with the exposed heights of the Roaches. There were lots of cars and people were already climbing. We walked along the ridge there were plenty of people around on this first stretch, but we saw fewer as we dropped into the valley.
Managed to find some rocks to sit on in the sheltered valley with trees around. Had lunch.
Lud's Church is a chasm, so it is enclosed. It is interesting to walk somewhere with such different aspects - the top of the Roaches and the bottom of a chasm!
Black water comes off the hills - there must be lots of peat in it.
It was a little wet in places on the way back.
Tea at the Farmhouse + cake of course.
Tracey, Hilary, Carol, Jane
Excellent walk, lovely weather! - we have been so lucky with the weather again!
Started with the exposed heights of the Roaches. There were lots of cars and people were already climbing. We walked along the ridge there were plenty of people around on this first stretch, but we saw fewer as we dropped into the valley.
Managed to find some rocks to sit on in the sheltered valley with trees around. Had lunch.
Lud's Church is a chasm, so it is enclosed. It is interesting to walk somewhere with such different aspects - the top of the Roaches and the bottom of a chasm!
Black water comes off the hills - there must be lots of peat in it.
It was a little wet in places on the way back.
Tea at the Farmhouse + cake of course.
The River Dane - Buxton to Congleton
Saturday 23 June 20 Miles
Guided walk
Jane, Hilary, Donna, (John and Martin came too)
Getting up at 5.30 not good, but managed to leave Middlewch for about 6.30 and made good time to Congleton. Caught the bus in Congleton. The weather was very overcast and on the bus journey up to Buxton there was very low cloud, we thought we would definitely be walking in the rain!
We were dropped off in Buxton. Decided to put on the waterproof trousers as it was raining. We set off just after 8am. We walked uphill to start with, up on to the moors. There were skylarks and curlews flying about.
A bit watery on on the peat moors, I felt water seeping into my boots even though I have sprayed them with waterproofing! Also I hadn't fastened one of my boots properly so blisters were starting already.
By half past 10 we had done a 6 mile walk. (Put a plaster on the blister.)
Mine shafts indicate a different use of the area in the past.
We stopped for lunch about 12.15. I probably could have continued a couple of miles before stopping at this stage as we had snacked at 10.30. The rangers had stopped here because the hill gave a pleasant view of the countryside.
By half past 2 we had walked about 13 miles.
Jim took over as leader on the last leg - he really didn't stop enough. We had one 5 minute stop on a 7 mile walk, this made the last leg seem quite arduous. The stiles over the fields towards the end felt like very hard work.
The rain came - it wasn't cold though in fact it made me too warm!
We arrived back in Congleton by the school around 5.30 - pretty good going as they had suggested that we would be back between 6 and 7pm.
The blisters were a problem - the wet socks helped to create blisters on my toes and I felt one burst fortunately I was just around the corner from the car because it was certainly painful!
20 miles is quite an achievement!
Guided walk
Jane, Hilary, Donna, (John and Martin came too)
Getting up at 5.30 not good, but managed to leave Middlewch for about 6.30 and made good time to Congleton. Caught the bus in Congleton. The weather was very overcast and on the bus journey up to Buxton there was very low cloud, we thought we would definitely be walking in the rain!
We were dropped off in Buxton. Decided to put on the waterproof trousers as it was raining. We set off just after 8am. We walked uphill to start with, up on to the moors. There were skylarks and curlews flying about.
A bit watery on on the peat moors, I felt water seeping into my boots even though I have sprayed them with waterproofing! Also I hadn't fastened one of my boots properly so blisters were starting already.
By half past 10 we had done a 6 mile walk. (Put a plaster on the blister.)
Mine shafts indicate a different use of the area in the past.
We stopped for lunch about 12.15. I probably could have continued a couple of miles before stopping at this stage as we had snacked at 10.30. The rangers had stopped here because the hill gave a pleasant view of the countryside.
By half past 2 we had walked about 13 miles.
Jim took over as leader on the last leg - he really didn't stop enough. We had one 5 minute stop on a 7 mile walk, this made the last leg seem quite arduous. The stiles over the fields towards the end felt like very hard work.
The rain came - it wasn't cold though in fact it made me too warm!
We arrived back in Congleton by the school around 5.30 - pretty good going as they had suggested that we would be back between 6 and 7pm.
The blisters were a problem - the wet socks helped to create blisters on my toes and I felt one burst fortunately I was just around the corner from the car because it was certainly painful!
20 miles is quite an achievement!
Snowdon
Saturday 9 June 9 miles
Donna, Carol, Hilary, Tracey, Jane
Up early, Donna drove, we did well to be in Llanberis before 9. The bus arrived just after we parked so timing was really good. The cafe at Pen-y-pass provided us with tea and a toilet so we were ready to set off just after 10 am along the Miner's track.
The day was sunny and warm, a bit warm for walking, Hilary had looked at the forecast and said it should cloud over about 11 am. She was right - fortunately the cloud came over as we began the steep bit.
There were lots of people coming down the mountain as we went up. There were a lot of people on the mountain so I suppose it makes sense to get there early! It was busy at the trig point with people wanting to be photographed. The train was only carrying people half way, so it must be much busier when the train goes right to the top.
It is quite something to look back at the route you have taken, the view from the top is quite spectacular.
We came back down the Llanberis pass, the path is well marked and well made in places. We found we needed to stop on the way down as well because it is quite difficult to move on uneven surfaces. The toilet stop on the way down was useful even if we did have to queue. The woman in front of us let the door slam shut, so we had to find 20p, a kind man behind us found a coin really quickly.
There was a tea shop near the bottom so we took advantage of that. The owner was quite chatty and liked to know where you are from.
The Llanberis YHA was OK the bunk beds were pretty solid and comfortable enough to sleep in. Llanberis is only quite a small place but had a nice restaurant where we ate.
A good and challenging experience, thanks to Donna for organising it!
Donna, Carol, Hilary, Tracey, Jane
Up early, Donna drove, we did well to be in Llanberis before 9. The bus arrived just after we parked so timing was really good. The cafe at Pen-y-pass provided us with tea and a toilet so we were ready to set off just after 10 am along the Miner's track.
The day was sunny and warm, a bit warm for walking, Hilary had looked at the forecast and said it should cloud over about 11 am. She was right - fortunately the cloud came over as we began the steep bit.
There were lots of people coming down the mountain as we went up. There were a lot of people on the mountain so I suppose it makes sense to get there early! It was busy at the trig point with people wanting to be photographed. The train was only carrying people half way, so it must be much busier when the train goes right to the top.
It is quite something to look back at the route you have taken, the view from the top is quite spectacular.
We came back down the Llanberis pass, the path is well marked and well made in places. We found we needed to stop on the way down as well because it is quite difficult to move on uneven surfaces. The toilet stop on the way down was useful even if we did have to queue. The woman in front of us let the door slam shut, so we had to find 20p, a kind man behind us found a coin really quickly.
There was a tea shop near the bottom so we took advantage of that. The owner was quite chatty and liked to know where you are from.
The Llanberis YHA was OK the bunk beds were pretty solid and comfortable enough to sleep in. Llanberis is only quite a small place but had a nice restaurant where we ate.
A good and challenging experience, thanks to Donna for organising it!
Kettleshulme and Sponds Hill
Saturday 12 May 8 miles
Jane, Donna, Hilary
I chose this walk because it had a few hills in it and I thought we needed some practice before going to do Snowdon next month.
We walked through Harrop Wood the bluebells were beautiful.
We passed an old derelict farm house it still had its fire place and some skirtings. There seemed to be no road to the farm house - I suppose that is why it has fallen into disuse and disrepair.
At Kettleshulme we stopped for a cup of tea - we did the right thing as it poured with rain whilst we were inside. Once again we were lucky with the weather!
I thought the ground might be too wet as it had rained alot the day before but it really wasn't too bad.
The instructions downloaded from the internet were not the best!! They are not quite detailed enough. It was a good walk with plenty of variety and shows that Cheshire is hilly in places.
Jane, Donna, Hilary
I chose this walk because it had a few hills in it and I thought we needed some practice before going to do Snowdon next month.
We walked through Harrop Wood the bluebells were beautiful.
We passed an old derelict farm house it still had its fire place and some skirtings. There seemed to be no road to the farm house - I suppose that is why it has fallen into disuse and disrepair.
At Kettleshulme we stopped for a cup of tea - we did the right thing as it poured with rain whilst we were inside. Once again we were lucky with the weather!
I thought the ground might be too wet as it had rained alot the day before but it really wasn't too bad.
The instructions downloaded from the internet were not the best!! They are not quite detailed enough. It was a good walk with plenty of variety and shows that Cheshire is hilly in places.
Timbersbrook and the Cloud
Saturday 21st April. 6 miles
Jane, Hilary, Tracey, Carol
We saw a lamb by the side of the path, at first we thought it was dead, but as we got closer we could see that its ears were picked up so it was just curled up asleep.
We sat on top of the Cloud by the Trig point and had lunch. There was a bit of a cold wind blowing.
There was quite a bit of road on this walk, some on a busy road.
We went to visit the Bridestones just off the road, a prehistoric burial chamber. There were some new houses near by we would have liked to have a better look at them!
Jane, Hilary, Tracey, Carol
We saw a lamb by the side of the path, at first we thought it was dead, but as we got closer we could see that its ears were picked up so it was just curled up asleep.
We sat on top of the Cloud by the Trig point and had lunch. There was a bit of a cold wind blowing.
There was quite a bit of road on this walk, some on a busy road.
We went to visit the Bridestones just off the road, a prehistoric burial chamber. There were some new houses near by we would have liked to have a better look at them!
Shutlingsloe
Saturday 17th March. 6.25 miles
Carol, Tracey, Hilary, Jane
The weather didn't seem very promising when we set out, it was very grey and it was quite windy.
The long climb up to Shutlingsloe kept us warm. The wind on the top was pretty strong. The view over the Cheshire Plain was limited by the clod cover and in the distance it looked as though it could be raining. As we sat at the top having a snack the sun started to break through. The rest of the walk was quite sunny but walking against the wind in places was hard work!
I'd say this was quite a tough walk - but maybe it's good to have the challenge.
The Hanging Gate pub had good views across Macclesfield, the menu seemed pretty good, there was plenty of parking and on the good day the views could be spectacular.
A good walk - this another walk you could do again, maybe doing it the other way round but you would have that long and sharp walk up to Shutlingsloe at the end, perhaps could park near the Crag Inn and do the hard stretch first up the steep side of Shutlingsloe the rest of the walk would seem really easy!
Carol, Tracey, Hilary, Jane
The weather didn't seem very promising when we set out, it was very grey and it was quite windy.
The long climb up to Shutlingsloe kept us warm. The wind on the top was pretty strong. The view over the Cheshire Plain was limited by the clod cover and in the distance it looked as though it could be raining. As we sat at the top having a snack the sun started to break through. The rest of the walk was quite sunny but walking against the wind in places was hard work!
I'd say this was quite a tough walk - but maybe it's good to have the challenge.
The Hanging Gate pub had good views across Macclesfield, the menu seemed pretty good, there was plenty of parking and on the good day the views could be spectacular.
A good walk - this another walk you could do again, maybe doing it the other way round but you would have that long and sharp walk up to Shutlingsloe at the end, perhaps could park near the Crag Inn and do the hard stretch first up the steep side of Shutlingsloe the rest of the walk would seem really easy!
Wednesday, 12 May 2010
Year One Summary
Walk 1: March 11 2006 White Nancy & Saddle of Kerridge Jane, Donna, Hilary, Tracey and Carol
Walk 2: April 22 2006 7 miles Trent and Mersey Canal and Great Budworth Hilary, Carol, Tracey, Donna and Jane
Walk 3: May 20 2006 7 miles Bulkeley Hill and Raw Head Tracey,Carol, Donna, Hilary and Jane
Walk 4: June 10 2006 Gritstone Trail 1 Kidsgrove to Timbersbrook 9 miles Hilary, Donna and Jane
Walk 5: June 24 2006 Gritstone Trail 2 Timbersbrook to Tegg's Nose 15 miles Donna, Hilary and Jane
Walk 6: July 3 2006 Sandbach 6 miles Carol, Hilary and Jane
Walk 7: July 8 2006 Section 3 Tegg's Nose to Disley 10 miles Jane, Hilary and Donna
Walk 8: September 17 2006 Sandstone Trail (part)12 Miles Jane, Tracey, Donna and Hilary
Walk 9: October 14 2006 Delamere Forest Donna, Jane and Hilary
Walk 10: November 11 2006 7 Miles Cheshire Lanes and Woodhouse Hill Fort Carol, Hilary, Donna and Jane
Walk 11: January 13 2007 Radbroke Hall, Over Peover and Lower Peover Hilary, Donna, Carol and Tracey
Walk 12: February 24 2007 Lyme Park 6 miles Tracey, Hilary and Jane
Walk 2: April 22 2006 7 miles Trent and Mersey Canal and Great Budworth Hilary, Carol, Tracey, Donna and Jane
Walk 3: May 20 2006 7 miles Bulkeley Hill and Raw Head Tracey,Carol, Donna, Hilary and Jane
Walk 4: June 10 2006 Gritstone Trail 1 Kidsgrove to Timbersbrook 9 miles Hilary, Donna and Jane
Walk 5: June 24 2006 Gritstone Trail 2 Timbersbrook to Tegg's Nose 15 miles Donna, Hilary and Jane
Walk 6: July 3 2006 Sandbach 6 miles Carol, Hilary and Jane
Walk 7: July 8 2006 Section 3 Tegg's Nose to Disley 10 miles Jane, Hilary and Donna
Walk 8: September 17 2006 Sandstone Trail (part)12 Miles Jane, Tracey, Donna and Hilary
Walk 9: October 14 2006 Delamere Forest Donna, Jane and Hilary
Walk 10: November 11 2006 7 Miles Cheshire Lanes and Woodhouse Hill Fort Carol, Hilary, Donna and Jane
Walk 11: January 13 2007 Radbroke Hall, Over Peover and Lower Peover Hilary, Donna, Carol and Tracey
Walk 12: February 24 2007 Lyme Park 6 miles Tracey, Hilary and Jane
Lyme Park
Saturday 24th February 2007 6 miles
Tracey, Hilary, Jane
It turned out to be really foggy once we got to Lyme Park. Fortunately we could see just enough to get by - it wasn't ideal as you couldn't pick up details in the distance. We also missed out on the views - so we said we would have to do this walk again!
Once we got to the higher ridge the cloud began to break up so that we could see a bit further. As we came down the hill we could see right across the Cheshire Plain to Beeston castle and the Welsh Hills.
Once we came back round to Lyme Park there was a lovely walk up the path with rhododendrons on either side, some were obviously being cleared. There were burnt patches of ground in places.
Jane managed to drop her glove - that's the problem with taking them on and off all the time as you get hot and cold! Fortunately we didn't have to go back too far down the hill!
As we came back into the park nearer the house we could see the walk we had taken higher up, the fog had cleared.
Had tea and cake in the cafe in the Hall.
Tracey, Hilary, Jane
It turned out to be really foggy once we got to Lyme Park. Fortunately we could see just enough to get by - it wasn't ideal as you couldn't pick up details in the distance. We also missed out on the views - so we said we would have to do this walk again!
Once we got to the higher ridge the cloud began to break up so that we could see a bit further. As we came down the hill we could see right across the Cheshire Plain to Beeston castle and the Welsh Hills.
Once we came back round to Lyme Park there was a lovely walk up the path with rhododendrons on either side, some were obviously being cleared. There were burnt patches of ground in places.
Jane managed to drop her glove - that's the problem with taking them on and off all the time as you get hot and cold! Fortunately we didn't have to go back too far down the hill!
As we came back into the park nearer the house we could see the walk we had taken higher up, the fog had cleared.
Had tea and cake in the cafe in the Hall.
Radbroke Hall, Over Peover and Lower Peover
Saturday 13 January 2007
Hilary, Donna, Carol, Tracey
Walk + planning meeting
Whitegate Walks
Thursday 28 December 2006
Donna, Martin & Erin, Hilary Ian Emma & Andrew, Jane John Katherine & Helen
Morning walk to Petty Pool, 3 miles
The weather was a bit grey and cool, I was glad that I had put plenty of layers on, we passed some fishermen and I was pleased that I was not sitting still getting cold.
The walk was very muddy in places
The sun decided to come out, the reflections on the water of New Pool were very pretty with the blue sky in the background. We also saw a kingfisher.
After lunch, we did the other walk from the church, 3 miles
We went through some very muddy patches - Erin lost her shoe in the mud at one stage, no laces tied up! She managed to keep her foot up and out of the mud.
It is an attractive walk along the river.
The hardest part was walking across an open field near the end, the ground was sloping and the wet surface very slippy, we had to work hard to just walk across the surface.
We certainly chose a good day as the sun shone in the afternoon.
Donna, Martin & Erin, Hilary Ian Emma & Andrew, Jane John Katherine & Helen
Morning walk to Petty Pool, 3 miles
The weather was a bit grey and cool, I was glad that I had put plenty of layers on, we passed some fishermen and I was pleased that I was not sitting still getting cold.
The walk was very muddy in places
The sun decided to come out, the reflections on the water of New Pool were very pretty with the blue sky in the background. We also saw a kingfisher.
After lunch, we did the other walk from the church, 3 miles
We went through some very muddy patches - Erin lost her shoe in the mud at one stage, no laces tied up! She managed to keep her foot up and out of the mud.
It is an attractive walk along the river.
The hardest part was walking across an open field near the end, the ground was sloping and the wet surface very slippy, we had to work hard to just walk across the surface.
We certainly chose a good day as the sun shone in the afternoon.
Cheshire Lanes and Woodhouse Hill Fort
Saturday 11 November 2006 7 Miles (11.4 km)
Explorer 267 Northwich and Delamere Forest
Carol, Hilary, Donna and Jane
Carol chose a walk from the Walking Britain web site - we followed the instructions and it all worked well. We started at Beacon Hill car park. We followed quiet Cheshire lanes and the Sandstone trail.
We had lunch on the bench overlooking the Mersey Estuary, with views of Liverpool, the M56 and the patchwork of fields and buildings.
Delamere Forest
Saturday 14 October 2006
Donna, Jane, Hilary
The sun shone and we had a pleasant day walking.
We had to use micro navigation to find our way, I thought we were quite successful! We used the landscape around us to try to find our way.
On the way back to the car we collected chestnuts, they were dropping out of the trees. The sun had come out, and there were lots of people walking in the woods and collecting the chestnuts. Hilary picked up one that had just dropped from the tree and it was still warm from being so cosy inside its casing.
Donna, Jane, Hilary
The sun shone and we had a pleasant day walking.
We had to use micro navigation to find our way, I thought we were quite successful! We used the landscape around us to try to find our way.
On the way back to the car we collected chestnuts, they were dropping out of the trees. The sun had come out, and there were lots of people walking in the woods and collecting the chestnuts. Hilary picked up one that had just dropped from the tree and it was still warm from being so cosy inside its casing.
Sandstone Trail with a Difference
September 17 2006 12 Miles
Jane (drove), Tracey, Donna, Hilary
Ranger guided walk.
John Street led the walk, the rangers are hoping to make this route a part of the Sandstone Trail.By walking the ridge there are some pretty good views, I think this is what makes the walk more interesting than the other route.
The guide stopped to give us bits of information, but we didn't have proper rests like we did on the Gritstone Trail.
We stopped for lunch on a ridge where you could see for miles, especially as the sun was shining at this point.
A bit of a mixed day weather wise, sunny and rainy. But it was rather warm, especially when the rain started on the climb near the end!
Jane (drove), Tracey, Donna, Hilary
Ranger guided walk.
John Street led the walk, the rangers are hoping to make this route a part of the Sandstone Trail.By walking the ridge there are some pretty good views, I think this is what makes the walk more interesting than the other route.
The guide stopped to give us bits of information, but we didn't have proper rests like we did on the Gritstone Trail.
We stopped for lunch on a ridge where you could see for miles, especially as the sun was shining at this point.
A bit of a mixed day weather wise, sunny and rainy. But it was rather warm, especially when the rain started on the climb near the end!
Navigation Day
September 12 2006
Hilary (drove), Donna, Jane
Learning how to use a compass with a map.
Started at Nelson Pit in the classroom, doing some of the basics, learning how to put the compass on the map and lining it up, and then deciding which direction to go in.
We were lucky to have a bright day, as we went for a walk in late morning, each person was supposed to have a go at leading the group along the route - but there were really too many people to do that. Ed said someone had booked extra people in when the course was full! Fortunately Donna had a compass so we had a go as we went along getting used to the idea of using the compass to point out the direction.
The purpose of doing this course was to give us the confidence to make up our own walks, using the map and compass would give you the confidence to know you were going the the correct direction. We will have to try out the compass reading skills on a published map route to start with, I think.
Ed mentioned that next year they are organising a 20 mile walk from Buxton to Congleton on 23 June - how about it?
Hilary (drove), Donna, Jane
Learning how to use a compass with a map.
Started at Nelson Pit in the classroom, doing some of the basics, learning how to put the compass on the map and lining it up, and then deciding which direction to go in.
We were lucky to have a bright day, as we went for a walk in late morning, each person was supposed to have a go at leading the group along the route - but there were really too many people to do that. Ed said someone had booked extra people in when the course was full! Fortunately Donna had a compass so we had a go as we went along getting used to the idea of using the compass to point out the direction.
The purpose of doing this course was to give us the confidence to make up our own walks, using the map and compass would give you the confidence to know you were going the the correct direction. We will have to try out the compass reading skills on a published map route to start with, I think.
Ed mentioned that next year they are organising a 20 mile walk from Buxton to Congleton on 23 June - how about it?
Gritstone Trail
July 8 2006 Section 3 10.3 miles (17km)
Tegg's Nose to Disley
Jane(drove), Hilary, Donna
Ranger guided walk.
This section felt like harder work than the 15 miler - I obviously wasn't in the mood.
I also managed to lose the car keys!!(They dropped out of my pocket onto the bus seat)I only realised when we stopped for lunch. John had to come out with the spare keys!
We went to the pub at the end and we were presented with the certificates!!
Tegg's Nose to Disley
Jane(drove), Hilary, Donna
Ranger guided walk.
This section felt like harder work than the 15 miler - I obviously wasn't in the mood.
I also managed to lose the car keys!!(They dropped out of my pocket onto the bus seat)I only realised when we stopped for lunch. John had to come out with the spare keys!
We went to the pub at the end and we were presented with the certificates!!
Sandbach
July 3 2006 6 miles (9.6 km)
Explorer 268 Wilmslow, Macclesfield & Congleton
Carol (drove with the roof down!), Hilary, Jane
It had been a warm day so I thought we might struggle with the heat, but fortunately the walk wasn't too bad as we went through a variety of landcapes, the trees created cool patches.
There is the town, the canal, the woods, the fields, and even the motorway; I like the variety of this route (even the traffic thundering past on the motorway - it just made me glad I wasn't driving on it!).
We made good time on this walk. We walked fairly quickly as we needed to get back for something to eat!
An excellent meal in the pub - just took a bit of time to come. The chef came to apologise - some excuse about not having enough burners!! We probably would have been served quicker with chips!
Explorer 268 Wilmslow, Macclesfield & Congleton
Carol (drove with the roof down!), Hilary, Jane
It had been a warm day so I thought we might struggle with the heat, but fortunately the walk wasn't too bad as we went through a variety of landcapes, the trees created cool patches.
There is the town, the canal, the woods, the fields, and even the motorway; I like the variety of this route (even the traffic thundering past on the motorway - it just made me glad I wasn't driving on it!).
We made good time on this walk. We walked fairly quickly as we needed to get back for something to eat!
An excellent meal in the pub - just took a bit of time to come. The chef came to apologise - some excuse about not having enough burners!! We probably would have been served quicker with chips!
Gritstone Trail
June 24 2006 Section 2 15.3miles (24km)
Explorer 268 Wilmslow, Macclesfield & Congleton & Outdoor Leisure 1 (Dark Peak)
Timbersbrook to Tegg's Nose
Donna (drove), Hilary, Jane
Ranger guided walk.
I was pleased at how well I coped with this walk - I took plenty of water and thankfully it wasn't too hot.
We all managed to keep up in the middle of the group so that when we stopped for a rest we had a slightly longer rest, we really appreciated it.
The last section was the very steep hill up to the car park, it was a bit of a killer.
Explorer 268 Wilmslow, Macclesfield & Congleton & Outdoor Leisure 1 (Dark Peak)
Timbersbrook to Tegg's Nose
Donna (drove), Hilary, Jane
Ranger guided walk.
I was pleased at how well I coped with this walk - I took plenty of water and thankfully it wasn't too hot.
We all managed to keep up in the middle of the group so that when we stopped for a rest we had a slightly longer rest, we really appreciated it.
The last section was the very steep hill up to the car park, it was a bit of a killer.
Gritstone Trail
June 10 2006 Section 1- 9 miles
Kidsgrove to Timbersbrook
Hilary (drove), Donna, Jane
Ranger guided walk.
It was a hot sunny day so it was great to be up in the hills where there is a bit of a breeze.
The Guide took it slowly to begin with,there were plenty of rests at the beginning, we probably had lunch a bit early on Mow Cop. The folly of Mow Cop was built in 1754 by Squire Wilbraham to improve the view from Rode Hall.
We were near the back so we didn't get much of a rest when we stopped.
I think the football was on so the guide booked the coach to come a bit earlier and tried to rush us towards the end - I struggled a bit through the woods and so did some of the others as it was rather warm! I probably didn't have enough nibbles to keep me going.
Kidsgrove to Timbersbrook
Hilary (drove), Donna, Jane
Ranger guided walk.
It was a hot sunny day so it was great to be up in the hills where there is a bit of a breeze.
The Guide took it slowly to begin with,there were plenty of rests at the beginning, we probably had lunch a bit early on Mow Cop. The folly of Mow Cop was built in 1754 by Squire Wilbraham to improve the view from Rode Hall.
We were near the back so we didn't get much of a rest when we stopped.
I think the football was on so the guide booked the coach to come a bit earlier and tried to rush us towards the end - I struggled a bit through the woods and so did some of the others as it was rather warm! I probably didn't have enough nibbles to keep me going.
Bulkeley Hill and Raw Head
May 20 2006 7 miles
Map Explorer 257 Crewe and Nantwich
Tracey (drove),Carol, Donna, Hilary, Jane
I really liked the walk through the woods. When we were walking along the ridge it was a pity that the rain meant we didn't see any views!! Perhaps we'll do this walk again?
Raw Head, the highest point of the Sandstone Trail at 227m.
The walk is really 6 miles but we went the wrong way so I have added a mile!
We visited the candle factory - for tea and cake.There is quite an amazing amount of stuff in the shop, and lots of lovely smelly candles
Map Explorer 257 Crewe and Nantwich
Tracey (drove),Carol, Donna, Hilary, Jane
I really liked the walk through the woods. When we were walking along the ridge it was a pity that the rain meant we didn't see any views!! Perhaps we'll do this walk again?
Raw Head, the highest point of the Sandstone Trail at 227m.
The walk is really 6 miles but we went the wrong way so I have added a mile!
We visited the candle factory - for tea and cake.There is quite an amazing amount of stuff in the shop, and lots of lovely smelly candles
Trent and Mersey Canal and Great Budworth
April 22 2006 7 miles (11.2 km)
Explorer 267 Northwich and Delamere Forest
Hilary (drove),Carol, Tracey, Donna, Jane
What I remember most about this walk is when we sat in the sunshine and had lunch outside Great Budworth Church.
There was a stretch that was a bit long on a busy road, especially as the cars went quite fast, I didn't like that! Otherwise it was great to be out in the countryside.
We even visited the furniture shop to check out their stuff (as we were passing) - there are some good pieces of solid wood.
Explorer 267 Northwich and Delamere Forest
Hilary (drove),Carol, Tracey, Donna, Jane
What I remember most about this walk is when we sat in the sunshine and had lunch outside Great Budworth Church.
There was a stretch that was a bit long on a busy road, especially as the cars went quite fast, I didn't like that! Otherwise it was great to be out in the countryside.
We even visited the furniture shop to check out their stuff (as we were passing) - there are some good pieces of solid wood.
First Walk
March 11 2006
White Nancy & Saddle of Kerridge
Jane (drove), Donna, Hilary, Tracey, Carol
White Nancy 248m (813ft)
This was an excellent walk, we have made a good start to the walking group.
I think we were lucky that the weather was good for the time of the year, even though we did see snow flakes! (It was very windy the next day so I was glad that I wasn't in the hills then).
We got a bit lost as the path wasn't at all clear in places, and the descriptions in the book were not always helpful!
It was a bit steep up to White Nancy, but we made it.
White Nancy was built in 1820 by the Gaskills to commemorate the Battle of Waterloo.
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