Saturday 28 August 7miles
Jane, Hilary, Tracey
We woke to sunshine, so I hoped that we would have a clear day, it didn't last. As soon as we got in the car the cloud covered the sky and as we travelled towards Macclesfield it was obvious that we were going towards the cloud and rain. I also managed to forget the map!!! We got to Holmes Chapel when I remembered. So we had to turn around. Not an auspicious start.
The instructions for this walk were from the internet and I would definitely say that they were not very good.
We lost our way a number of times the worst section was on the moor - we went too far!!
It then rained really hard - of course we were not wearing our waterproofs. Tracey noticed some shrubs so we sheltered a little.
Walking along the canal at the end we lost confidence as we were going into what looked like countryside. We turned around and came down some very steep steps to the main road. We walked along the road until we found the Middlewood Way, then we walked along it back to the car - we realised that the walk on the canal ran alongside the Middlewood Way and there are a lot of trees.
It took us all day to do this walk.
Tea and cake at Donna's house - lovely
Tuesday, 15 February 2011
Withnell Fold, nr Chorley, Lancs
Saturday 24 July 7.25 miles
Tracey, Hilary, Jane
The weather hadn't been up to much during the week so we weren't sure what would greet us. But we were ok - it was quite bright in the morning.
Withnell - cobbles
Views over the countryside, plus through a wood and over a brook.
M65 - bridge over, canal under
River Darwen - ducks ducks and more ducks!
Railway line - viaduct with huge piers.
Leeds and Liverpool Canal - lots of bicycles.
We went wrong a few times - the directions were not brilliantly clear, so we must have done bit more than the 7.25 miles of the walk.
The cloud came in as we got back to the car - in fact the drizzle started. As we drove away there was no view over the fields.
Went to the Pub, The Boat Yard, which we had passed on the walk and had a drink and cake/tart
Tracey, Hilary, Jane
The weather hadn't been up to much during the week so we weren't sure what would greet us. But we were ok - it was quite bright in the morning.
Cobbles, countryside and canal, motorway, railway and river.
An excellent and varied walk!
Withnell - cobbles
Views over the countryside, plus through a wood and over a brook.
M65 - bridge over, canal under
River Darwen - ducks ducks and more ducks!
Railway line - viaduct with huge piers.
Leeds and Liverpool Canal - lots of bicycles.
We went wrong a few times - the directions were not brilliantly clear, so we must have done bit more than the 7.25 miles of the walk.
The cloud came in as we got back to the car - in fact the drizzle started. As we drove away there was no view over the fields.
Went to the Pub, The Boat Yard, which we had passed on the walk and had a drink and cake/tart
A walk from Acton Bridge
Saturday June 26
Donna, Hilary, Jane, Tracey
We parked the car at the Maypole in Acton Bridge, then walked to the the swing bridge and joined the river, there were people rowing on the river (possibly from the Grange).
River Weaver - There were quite a few boats on the river.
The river was covered in algae especially near the locks.
The Dutton locks are huge - there was a boat coming through, the lock keeper waited for us to cross over before opening the gates.
The Dutton viaduct over the Weaver is a long row of arches.
Sat on the verge under some trees for lunch - it was quite a warm day.
Tracey bitten by flies, not good as she had put repellent on!
We were ready for a drink when we got back to the pub. We had a drink, tart and icecream.
Donna, Hilary, Jane, Tracey
We parked the car at the Maypole in Acton Bridge, then walked to the the swing bridge and joined the river, there were people rowing on the river (possibly from the Grange).
River Weaver - There were quite a few boats on the river.
The river was covered in algae especially near the locks.
The Dutton locks are huge - there was a boat coming through, the lock keeper waited for us to cross over before opening the gates.
The Dutton viaduct over the Weaver is a long row of arches.
Sat on the verge under some trees for lunch - it was quite a warm day.
Tracey bitten by flies, not good as she had put repellent on!
We were ready for a drink when we got back to the pub. We had a drink, tart and icecream.
Get Together
Saturday 12 June
BBQ at Donna and Martin's House We managed to sit outside all evening! It was a bit chilly, but Donna and Martin kept feeding the chimenea to add some warmth, we also had blankets. The television was on in the conservatory so that we could keep up with the England v. USA match.
Hilary's Walk
Saturday 22 May
Hilary, Donna and Tracey
A very HOT day!! Needed sunblock today.
Met at Carol's for a cup of tea. Hilary managed to embarrass Tracey by saying she was snoring in the car! Jane joined them as well.
Hilary, Donna and Tracey
A very HOT day!! Needed sunblock today.
Met at Carol's for a cup of tea. Hilary managed to embarrass Tracey by saying she was snoring in the car! Jane joined them as well.
Ridgegate to Croker Hill
Saturday April 17
7 miles (11 km) OS Explorer Map 268
Ridgegate to Croker Hill, near Shutlingsloe. 7 miles
There a bit of a cold wind across the ridge but managed to find a sheltered place behind a wall near the transmission tower to have our lunch. We got a bit too comfortable as the sun was very pleasant. The view over the hills of the Peak District were good. There were lambs in the fields, we even saw black lambs, some of them were very small.
We saw a foal with its mother.
Stopped again, we lay in a field and soaked up the rays. It turned out that we caught too much sun, the first really sunny day and we weren't properly prepared!
We had a drink at the Leather’s Smithy pub. We scraped lichen off the table!
Called in at Carol's and sat outside and had a chat.
7 miles (11 km) OS Explorer Map 268
Ridgegate to Croker Hill, near Shutlingsloe. 7 miles
There a bit of a cold wind across the ridge but managed to find a sheltered place behind a wall near the transmission tower to have our lunch. We got a bit too comfortable as the sun was very pleasant. The view over the hills of the Peak District were good. There were lambs in the fields, we even saw black lambs, some of them were very small.
We saw a foal with its mother.
Stopped again, we lay in a field and soaked up the rays. It turned out that we caught too much sun, the first really sunny day and we weren't properly prepared!
We had a drink at the Leather’s Smithy pub. We scraped lichen off the table!
Called in at Carol's and sat outside and had a chat.
Wybunbury
Saturday 20 March 7.5 miles (12km)
Explorer 257 Crewe and Nantwich
Carol, Tracey, Hilary
The day didn't start well - very grey and rainy!
Dagfields Craft Centre for a drink.
Explorer 257 Crewe and Nantwich
Carol, Tracey, Hilary
The day didn't start well - very grey and rainy!
Dagfields Craft Centre for a drink.
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