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
Sunday, 20 June 2010
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!
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