Old Walks
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These are "old walks" from the Walking Group.
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| Mon Aug 25th | A walk on 25/08/2021 HURST GREEN & RIVER RIBBLE. 10.30 am start. Packed lunch. Meet: Hurst Green Memorial Hall C.P. GR 684382 Explorer 287. Approx. postcode BB7 9QB. C.P. fee (Honesty Box). Walk: Moderate. Tracks, field paths with some road walking. Possibly muddy in places. Length: 8 miles. Toilets near C.P. Leader: Evelyn & Peter Meyrick. Tel :07818 696024 or 07766 872161. Directions: Suggested route: M6 to J31. T.R. onto A59 towards Clitheroe. After about 7 miles T.L. at traffic lights towards Ribchester. Soon after crossing the River Ribble T.R. into Gallows Lane. After about 2 miles at T junction T.R. onto B6243 to Hurst Green. In Hurst Green T.L. opposite the Shireburn Arms Hotel. The Memorial Hall C.P. is near the top of the road on the right. Also, toilets near lunch stop. Distance: It took just over 1 hour from M6 J22. | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Sep 8th | B walk on 08/09/2021 Meet: Ring O'Bells, Bellemonte rd, Frodsham CW6 6BS. 10-15 for 10-30 start. Use of toilets and order meals before we go. Walk: Walk is strenuous with steep hills. Will be muddy if wet. Length: 5.5 miles Leader: Linda Young | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Sep 15th | A Walk on 15/09/2021 White Nancy from Teggs Nose Country Park Meet: Teggs Nose Country Park, post code SK11 0AP. Walk: Moderate/strenuous with one short steep climb Length: 7 miles Leader:Linda and Alan Broadbent 01925729526 or 07787363425 Directions: Leave Macclesfield on A537 towards Buxton, at end of long straight, fork right on Buxton Old Road following sign to Teggs Nose Country Park. Toilets and cafe in car park. | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Sep 22nd | B Walk on 22/09/2021 Meet: Toby Waterside, East Lancashire Rd, St Helens, WA11 7LX. Park in Pay and Display Car Park. Free if eating or drinking in pub, otherwise £3 for up to 4 hours. Walk: Easy Walk, mostly good paths, no stiles. One or two muddy parts after rain. Length: 5.5 miles Leader: Mary Barbour 07510 284682 Directions: Just off East Lancs Road North of St Helens. Travelling towards Liverpool (West) Turn Right at traffic lights on A571 signpost Wigan, Billinge, then immediately right again by OYO hotel. | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Sep 22nd | A Walk on 22/09/2021 Meet: Parking at grid Ref SJ 171 653 at 10:30 Walk: Moderate to Hard, mostly tracks, some field and road. Elevation approx 600 metres. Coffee after at the White horse pub Length: Distance 8 miles (or 5.5 if a shorter route is required) Leader: Jane and Don McPherson Directions: Take the A541 NW from Mold, turn left at Hendy signed Cilcain, opp a white house. After approx 1.5 miles, coming into Cilcain from the North, turn right at the staggered X roads. Continue past the White horse Pub on right and the Church on left Turn left after approx 0.25-mile, at the end of the speed restriction (opp a white house named 'Hafod Y Foel') After approx 0.25-mile, Park at the first CP on the right. (leisure drive notice opp the CP ) | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Sep 29th | A Walk on 29/09/2021 Moel Gyw Meet: Meet at Pistyll quarry carpark. Grid ref. 189 573. at 10:30 Walk: Moderate. Length: 7.5 miles Leader: Jen Randle on 01925 754454 or 07814622740 Directions: M56. To north Wales, then A494 sp Mold. Then Follow signs for Ruthin. Through loggerheads and then look out for road on L towards Llanarmon-yn-lal. The CP is on the left after a mile or so. | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Sep 29th | B Walk on 29/09/2021 Meet: Cock at Budworth, Warrington Road, Gt Budworth, CW9 6HB. 10.15 for 10.30 start. The pub will NOT be open prior to the walk but I will take food orders and hand the list in. Walk: Easy except for a hill leading up to Gt Budworth village. Length: 6 miles Leader: Anne Murray on 07762319426 | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Oct 13th | B Walk on 13/10/2021 Risley Lakes Meet: Partridge Lakes Fisheries, Glaziers Lane, Culcheth, WA3 4AQ at 10:30. Please park at far end of car park. Toilets and lunches available. Walk: Moderate. 1 steep incline. Several stiles. Mostly fields and gravel paths. Length: 5 miles Leader: Carole Rowlinson and Hilary Pownall. | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Oct 20th | B Walk on 20/10/2021 Contact Joyce Lucock on 01925818757 to book on the day mobile no is 01793 6067483 Meet: 11am at Acton Bridge. Postcode CW84QT. Dont park in Legh Arms car park as we are not eating there. There are plenty of spaces on roadside near the pub. Lunch Bring a packed lunch. Walk: Walk goes along side river through a field to Saltersford Locks where we have our packed lunch Then to Trent and Mersey Canal and on to Little Legh Village Length: Easy 5 miles Leader: Joyce Lucock | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Oct 27th | B Walk on 27/10/2021 MOORE AND THE CANALS Meet: The Stag at Higher Walton, Chester Rd, Warrington WA4 6EG for 10:30 start. Walk: On the canal to Moore Nature reserve and back by the old canal. Length: an easy 5.5 miles Leader: Andrew Young on 07817 377238 Directions: The Stag is just over the M/cr Ship canal on the A5060 out of Warrington | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Oct 27th | C Walk on 27/10/2021 Outrington and Spud Wood Meet: Barn Owl, WA13 0SW for 10:30 start Walk: Walking through part of Spud Wood, Outrington, Agden and back to the pub. The walk will be a mixture of roads and paths with some gentle inclines. Length: 3-4 miles Leader: Margaret Sturt | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Nov 10th | B Walk on 10/11/2021 MERSEY WAY Meet: The Childe of Hale, Church End, Hale Village, Liverpool L24 4AX for 10:30 start. Walk: Easy. Fairly flat walk through the village and along the Mersey Way. Length: 4.5 miles Leader: Joan Purvis / Mary Barbour | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Nov 10th | C Walk on 10/11/2021 Risley Moss and Birchwood. Meet: Asda Car Park at McDonalds entrance. No need to book eating place as there are plenty. There is The Peacock Pub, Costa Coffee, Good cafe in Centre, Roast to Perfection Take a way. McDonalds, etc. Walk: Up to Risley Moss and back through Birchwood Park. Length: 3.5 miles on paths, no stiles. All flat. Leader Joyce Lucock. On the day mobile 17936067483 | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Nov 10th | A Walk on 10/11/2021 Billinge 'Lump' Meet: Parking at Carr Mill Dam - WA11 7LX with a packed lunch. No toilets - until after the walk if having a drink in the pub. Walk: Heading west along East Lancs Rd (A580) turn right at junction with A571 towards Billinge/Wigan. Immediately turn right into the shared entrance to OYO Lakeside Hotel and Toby Carvery (Waterside). Drive past the pub car park, over a short unmade (bumpy!) stretch, to park alongside Carr Mill Dam with railway viaduct bridge on right. Length: 7 miles, moderate Leader: Alan & Linda Broadbent (mobile 07787 363 425) | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Nov 17th | C Walk on 17/11/2021 Around Dunham Massey Meet: Dunham Hall car park kiosk for 10:30 start Walk: Crossing the park to the golf course, then on to Bridgwater Canal via Dunham Town. Length: 3.5 / 4 miles Leader: Margaret Sturt | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Nov 17th | A Walk on 17/11/2021 CROFT, CULCHETH & RISLEY Meet: Croft CYAC C.P. GR 632933 Explorer 276. Approx. postcode WA3 7JE. Toilets (only if CYAC is open) for a 10:30am start. Bring a packed lunch. Walk: Moderate. Tracks, field paths with some road walking. Will be muddy in places. Length: 8 miles Leader: Evelyn & Peter Meyrick. Tel. 763955 & Mob. 07818 696024/07766 872161. | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Nov 24th | A Walk on 24/11/2021 BARNS BRIDGE MEET: Barns Bridge car park (free but no toilets) on Aston Road in Delamere Forest, Grid Ref 542 716. TIME: 10.30 am. WALK: Moderate. Woodland and field paths with some stiff ups and downs and 6 or 7 awkward stiles. LENGTH: 8.0 miles LEADER: Ken Ainsworth on 07772323626 or Kfainsworth@gmail.com DIRECTIONS: At the crossroads in the centre of Hatchmere village turn into Ashton Road and the car park is on the left after about 0.8 miles. Nearby Post Code WA6 6NY. | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Nov 24th | B Walk on 24/11/2021 RIVER WEAVER Meet: The Green Kitchen, Bridge Farm, Warrington Road, Northwich, CW8 4QU. Next to Davenports Tearoom. Walk: Starts at 10.30am. Fairly easy walk along river bank, good paths and country lanes. A few stiles along the way. Length: 6 miles Leader: Steve Rayner. Contact me directly by text message on 07597 989 210. | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Dec 8th | A Walk on 08/12/2021 Alderley Edge and Nether Alderley Meet: 10:30 start from the National Trust car park Alderley Edge (free with membership card, otherwise £7 for the day) Toilets at car park, great tearooms too. Location SJ 8598 7722, SK10 4UB. (dreams.less.bliss) Walk: Moderate. Woodland , fields, some lanes. One gradual ascent and one more challenging ascent. About 10 stiles. There will be mud in a few places Length: 7 miles Leader: Simon Hutt Tel:07890199183 or email:hutt.simon@gmail.com Directions: Follow B5087 Macclesfield Road South-East from Alderley Edge, car park is just past the closed Wizard pub on the left. Distance: About 30 mins from Lymm Interchange M6. | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Dec 15th | A Walk on 15/12/2021 Styal and Morley Meet: Start time 10:30am Lunch: Packed lunch Length: 7.5 miles Leader: Jen Randle - 07814622740 or 01925754454 Directions: Take M 56 towards Manchester and then take junction for Wilmslow. A538. Go under the runways and then immediately at the little roundabout turn left and park on the lane just before the Airport Inn | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Dec 22nd | B Walk on 22/12/2021 Title: Birchwood and Pestfurlong Hill Leader: Steve Rayner Meet: Peacock pub, Birchwood Shopping Centre WA3 7PG Start time: 10.30 am Length: 5.8 miles Description: An easy walk on good paths through parks and woodland. There is some climbing but nothing too strenuous. May be rather muddy in places. | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Dec 29th | A & B walks on 29/12/2021 General walk Our general Post Xmas Tatton Walk. Meet: Meet near the Knutsford entrance to Tatton Park, just inside the park. Walk: Mainly good paths some mud near start. Lunch packed or eat in cafe Length: 3.5, 5 or 7m (you can leave the walk at any of these distances) Leaders: Linda and Alan Broadbent 07787363425, 07875747940 Directions: Parking inside the park £8 ( unless you have a pass ) NT members have to pay, or outside on roads or Tatton Street Car Park (charge) at WA16 6AG | ||||||||||||||
| Sun Jan 11th | B Walk on 12/01/2022 STYAL Limit of 15 people. Contact Stuart to book your place Meal must be pre-booked with Stuart before 10th January. See the Ship Inn Menu Meet: Ship Inn, Altrincham Road, Styal SK9 4JE for 10:30am start. Parking in the pub car park or on the road. Walk: It is mainly designated paths with very little thin mud in parts. This is my usual walk but done in reverse Leader: Stuart Roylance, Text: 07883 675665 | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Jan 12th | A walk on 12/01/2022 Helsby and Frodsham Hills Meet: Meet at Helsby Quarry Car Park. 490 750 post code WA6 9PT. 10:30am start. Walk: no stiles, a few short up/ downhills. Great views, expect some muddy paths. Length: 7 miles Leader: Jane and Don McPherson. 07979978849. Janeanddon2000@hotmail.com Directions: M56 towards Chester, turn off at jtn 14 to Helsby, take the right turn to Alvanley along Primrose Lane, at T jtn turn left to approach the CP. | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Jan 19th | B Walk on 19/01/2022 Ollerton Max 15 walkers please. Email Allan to reserve your place Meet: The Dun Cow, Ollerton, WA16 8RH Length: Approx 5 miles. Cafe & toilets at midway point. Leader: Allan Austin and Anne Bowler (allanaust@msn.com) | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Jan 19th | A Walk on 19/01/2022 THURSTASTON Meet: 10.30 am in Car Park at Wirral Country Park, Station Road, Thurstaston, CH61 0HN. Toilets & Café. Parking £5 (cash or card). Walk: Moderate, mostly tracks, woodland and fields, some roads, some ups and down and three stiles. Length: About 7.5 miles Leader: Ken & Anne Ainsworth 07772323626, kfainsworth@gmail.com Directions: Drive through Heswall on the A540 towards Hoylake, after the houses there is a long open stretch of road to reach a sloping roundabout, take the first exit to go downhill to a junction, turn right onto Station Road which soon bends left and along straight takes you to the Country Park. Immediately Before the FLISSY Coffee Shop turn Left and go down to the lower car park. | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Feb 9th | A Walk on 09/02/2022 Sankey Bridges Meet: 10.30 at Sankey Bridges Walk: Flat Length: 7.5 miles Leaders: Linda and Alan Broadbent 07787363425 Directions: From Pink Eye roundabout (by Lidl superstore) turn left into Old Liverpool road for about 1 mile & park in car park on the left just past the Sloop pub and Sankey Bridges Autos - WA5 1EE - this is just before the canal. | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Feb 16th | B on 16/02/2022 Around Walton and Appleton Meal: If you would like to stay for lunch please look at the pubs online menu and give Stuart your choice no later than the 10th Feb. Meet: The London Bridge, London Road, Stockton Heath, WA4 5BG, for a 10:30 start. Walk: The walk is 6+ miles with one long hill up to Walton reservoir. From there to Stretton roundabout and thru Lumbrook valley the Dingle along the canal back to the pub. Length: 6+ miles Leader: Stuart Roylance (07883 675 665) and Essaji Raniwalla | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Feb 23rd | B on 23/02/2022 Lymm and Oughtrington Meet For a 10.30 start at The Barn Owl Inn, Warrington Road, Lymm, WA13 0SW Food can be ordered on the day before the walk and toilets will be available. Walk A flat walk with no stiles beginning beside the canal into Lymm village then continuing up to the dam (steps). We will then walk round the dam and make our way back to the start passing Oughtrington Church and a small wood. Length 5.5 miles Leader Anne Murray. Please book a place on the walk by phone, text or WhatsApp to 07762319426 or email annemurray119@gmail.com Directions From the A56 (Higher Lane) turn left into Burford Lane by the Jolly Thresher. Turn right into Warrington Lane just before the traffic lights for the bridge under the canal. The Barn Owl is on the left. | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Mar 9th | A Walk on 09/03/2022 Alvanley and Manley Common Meet/park: 10.30am at layby on Ridgeway just past the turn to Snidley Moor and Ridgeway Wood and 200 metres past the horse sanctuary. Post Code WA66XQ. Grid ref SJ511 745. 3 words fixture.buggy.songbook. Walk: Undulating, 300M total ascent, length approx. 7.5 miles. Lots of Cheshire mud and some road walking. No stiles. Great views. Leaders: Jane and Don McPherson. 07979978849. janeanddon2000@hotmail.com Directions: To avoid the A56 roadworks at Sutton Weaver we suggest using the M56 (Jtn 14) and approach the walk start from Alvanley From Frodsham take B5393 Tarvin Road. Left after Foxhill onto Ridgeway. | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Mar 9th | B on 09/03/2022 Otterspool Prom and Sefton Park 15 walkers maximum. To join the walk please text/phone or WhatsApp Chris Meet: At the Adventure Centre Café, Otterspool Prom L17 5AL. Park in front. Toilets and coffee will be available before the walk. Food can be ordered on the day. Start: 10.30 start Walk: Easy,mainly footpaths, and some roads. Approx. 5 miles. Directions: M62 towards Liverpool, exit Junction 6. Take 2nd lane Liverpool airport A5300. At roundabout take 3rd exit Liverpool airport A561. Continue on Speke Road, going past Speke, Garston and Aigburth. After Aigburth cricket club, look for 2nd set of major traffic lights take left turn (Jericho Lane). At the roundabout take first exit onto Otterspool Drive. After 200 yards Adventure café is on the left. Contact details: Chris McNamee 07528 957582 | ||||||||||||||
| Wed Mar 11th | B walk on 11/3/2022 The 3 parks of Irlam Meet: 10.30am Start from the Boathouse Inn, Ferry Road, Irlam, M44 6DN. Walk: This is an interesting walk around Irlam with opportunities to see the Industrial Heritage rather than beautiful countryside, and will include an extended coffee break at the interesting Irlam Station with plenty of outside seating, toilets and drinks and snacks on sale. The walk is on good paths, but some parts may be muddy. Length: 4.5 miles Leader: Mary Barbour Please book a place by phone, text or WhatsApp to 07510 284682 or email marybarbour.home@gmail.com. Directions: Take Liverpool Road B5320 through Irlam and turn off on Ferryhill Road opposite Chapel Medical Centre (white building). Follow this road all the way to the end where you will see the Boathouse Inn. | ||||||||||||||
| Sun Mar 22nd | A Walk on 23/02/2022 Whitegate Meet: 10:30am Whitegate Station Car Park Clay Lane Whitegate Winsford CW7 2QE grid ref: SJ 615 679 (12 miles 25 minutes from M56 J10) Walk: Whitegate Way, field paths, tracks and woodlands about 500ft of ascent. Length: about 7.5 miles Leader: John Warman 01925 754018 or johnwarman@live.co.uk mobile (only on morning of walk) 07856972085 Directions: from junction 10 on the M56 take the A49 towards Whitchurch. Follow for about 8 miles crossing swing bridge turning right at roundabout and through Cuddington to traffic lights at the Shell garage. Turn left onto the A556 towards Northwich and then right at the next traffic lights into Dalesford Lane. After about 2 miles turn right at the crossroads into Clay Lane. Immediately after next traffic lights turn sharp left to Whitegate Station Free CP. toilets available, café only open until 3:00pm. | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Apr 13th | A walk on 13/04/2022 NEW WALK: Dunham Park Meet: At the front of Dunham Massey Hall for 10:30 start. Time: 10:30am Leader: Jen Randle | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Apr 13th | B walk on 13/04/2022 Meet: The Dun Cow, Chelford Road, Ollerton WA16 8RH for 10-30am start Walk: Easy walk of approx 5 miles. May be muddy in parts after rain. Leaders: Allan and Anne Bowler | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Apr 13th | A walk on 13/04/2022 Aston-by-Sutton Meet: Outside St Peter’s Church, Aston Lane, WA7 3ED for a 10.30 start. ( Sat nav takes you just past the church). Lunch: There are NO lunch or brick built toilet facilities here so we will be driving afterwards to the Bear’s Paw, Main st, Frodsham WA6 7AF. Walk: This is a lovely walk of about 5.5 miles along the River Weaver on roads, paths and fields. There are 3 small stiles and 1 long hill otherwise flat. It shouldn’t be muddy. Contact: Please text Linda Young 07729-738065 stating if you would just like to walk, or walk and lunch. Distance: 15 mins from Stockton Heath and 17 mins from Penketh. | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Apr 13th | B walk on 13/04/2022 Rixton Area Meet: 10.30 am at the Red Lion, 516 Manchester Road, Rixton, WA3 6JT. Toilets open prior to the walk. Order lunch prior to the walk. Distance: 4.5 miles Walk: Easy, flat no stiles. Initially across fields then back along Liverpool Road to see urban art and information on the area's industrial and railway heritage. Directions: Coming from Warrington go over the M6 at J21 down the A57 towards Manchester Leader: Carol Sherwood. Please txt on 07545 330381 only | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Apr 13th | A walk on 13/04/2022 Nelson’s Pit, Poynton Please let me know if you are coming by 5.00pm the day before Meet: 10.30 at Nelson’s Pit Car Park, Lyme Rd, Higher, Poynton, Stockport SK12 1TH Walk: Through and beyond Lyme Park, about 1400 feet ascent. At least 4 stiles. Length: 8 miles Leader: Gwyneth Rees 07762893661 Directions: A555 Take exit to Poynton A5149 (Chester Road) Cross the roundabout – slight chicane- onto Park Lane, then Middlewood Road, then turn right onto Anson Road which becomes Lyme Road. Near to Canal. Toilets. Pay and Display – takes card and cash and think it’s £3.60 | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Apr 13th | B walk on 13/04/2022 Acton Bridge Weaverham Please contact Pam to reserve your place on the walk Meet: 10:30 at the Leigh Arms, Warrington Road, Northwich, CW8 4QT. Toilets will be available. Walk: fairly flat with 1 steep slope, may be slippery, not many stiles Length: about 6 miles Directions: Situated on the A49 next to Weaver swing Bridge, Warrington to Whitchurch Road. Nearest motorway access is junction 10 of the M56 about 10 mins away. Leader: Pamela Houghton, mobile No. 07790564288 what’s app, text, e-mail pamhoughton01@tiscali.co.uk | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Apr 13th | A walk on 13/04/2022 Arley, Pickmere and Great Budworth Meet: 10:30 Arley Walkers Car Park, Arley Road, Arley village (only small so please car share if possible) CW9 6LZ grid ref SJ 674 808 Walk: Flat walk along some roads, field paths and tracks. Length: about 8.5 miles Leader: John Warman email johnwarman@live.co.uk tel. 01925 754018 mobile (only on morning of walk) 07856972085 Directions: Either south on A49 to Cat & Lion at Stretton. Turn left at traffic lights on B5356 Stretton Road to Thorn Inn at Appleton Thorn where you turn right into Arley Road. After about 3 miles the car park is on the left just before the sign for Arley Hall. From M6 south to J20, right on A50 towards Warrington. Just after crossing the motorway and through traffic lights turn left at next roundabout on B5356 Grappenhall Road. Follow road left at next roundabout and right at next junction to Thorn Inn where you turn left into Arley Road. After about 3 miles the car park is on the left just before the sign for Arley Hall. | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Apr 20th | A walk on 20/04/2022 Meet: Loggerheads CP (SJ 198 626) for 1030 start. £5 for CP takes cash or card. Please use the What’s app group to share lifts. Cafe and toilets at CP Walk: Pleasant walk along the river to near Cilcain then skirt Ffrith Mtn, 350 mts ascent. Walk can be shortened or lengthened if needed. Leaders: Jane and Don on 07979978849 or janeanddon2000@hotmail.com | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Apr 20th | B walk on 20/04/2022 Little Woolden Moss Walk Meet: 10.30 am. The George & Dragon, 291 Warrington Road, Glazebury, WA3 5LF. Large car park which goes all round the pub. To Book: by text/WhatsApp 07581732277 or email normanpartington@gmail.com Walk: 5.5 miles. 2 stiles, very flat and mostly on hard track. The walk goes round Little Woolden Moss which is a nature reserve run by Lancashire Wildlife Trust. Directions: The George & Dragon is in Glazebury, the other side of Culcheth. From Warrington you can either take the M62 at the B&Q entrance & off at Jn11 then through Risley & Culcheth, or you can get on to the A580 East Lancs Road and turn right at the Greyhound roundabout. | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Apr 27th | B walk on 27/04/2022 Frodsham Sandstone Trail Meet: At the Ring of Bells, 2 Bellemonte Rd, Frodsham WA6 6BS. Park at the pub and the toilets will be available before the walk. Food can be ordered on the day. Start : 10.30 start Walk : Walk approximately 6 miles in length. Decent paths with a few muddy sections. One tiny uphill section and a couple of steeper downhill paths. There are no stiles, but you need to negotiate 5 steps carved into a sandstone outcrop. There are outstanding views to be enjoyed over the estuary and Cheshire countryside. Directions : From the A56 in Frodsham turn left at the lights opposite the Bears Paw onto the B5152 signposted Household Waste site and Parish Church. Just after the large junction on the left hand side and a school crossing sign look out for the right hand turn signposted Parish Church/Frodsham CofE Primary School. Turn into this road and you will see the pub a little further up on your left opposite the church. Park in the pub car park. Contact details : on 07521117910 or email me on louisemariejackson@gmail.com | ||||||||||||||
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| Mon Apr 27th | B walk on 27/04/2022 Grappenhall The pub has asked me to limit numbers to 20 for lunch due to lack of space but I'm happy to take up to 10 more walkers without lunch. Meet: The Parr Arms, Grappenhall village.WA4 3EP. The pub car park is quite small but the church hall car park opposite should be available. Start: Arrive to pre book food for a 10.30 start. Walk: Quite an easy walk of 5.5 miles around Grappenhall with (hopefully) bluebells through Fords Rough and The Dingle. Contact: Anne Murray on 01925558411,07762319426 or email annemurray119@gmail.com | ||||||||||||||
| Mon May 11th | B walk on 11/05/2022 The Dream Meet: 10.30 am. The Griffin Inn, 184 Warrington Road, Bold Heath, WA8 3XT. You can use toilets before the walk. Walk: 5.5 miles easy with one uphill section to “the Dream” statue with good views, and steps up and over the motorway Directions: Take Liverpool Road, A57 from Warrington about 4.5 miles to Bold Heath. Griffin Inn is on the left, opposite the turning A569 to Clock Face. | ||||||||||||||
| Mon May 11th | A walk on 11/05/2022 Towards Hoghton Towers Meet: Parking at Witton Country Park BB22TS ( approx ). Toilets and cafe. Terrain: Climb at start, field paths, riverside and gorge, good views. Distance: 7.5miles moderate. Directions: Route M6 north to M65, go east on M65 to junction 3 (Blackburn West A674). Follow A674 towards Blackburn and brown signs to Witton Country Park. Turn left into main car park at traffic lights. Leaders: Alan and Linda Broadbent 01925729526. Mob 07787363425 or 07875747940 | ||||||||||||||
| Mon May 18th | B walk on 18/05/2022 Stockton Heath and Walton Meet: The London Bridge, London road. Stockton Heath. WA4 5BG for 10:30 start. Park in the pub car park. 20 people only please. The toilets should be open as the cleaner will be there until 10.30. Order lunch from the online menu and please contact Stuart by text with your selection no later than Monday 16th please. Walk: Taking to the canal towpath to the 2nd bridge. Then up the road to Walton reservoir. From there left along the path that leads to Stretton roundabout. Along another path that takes us to the Dingle, half way through the Dingle we turn left and pass St Monica's school and back to the pub for lunch. | ||||||||||||||
| Mon May 18th | A walk on 18/05/2022 Marple Ridge Meet: Ridge Quarry Carpark, Marple Ridge, SK6 7ET Walk:Terrain: mixture of canals, rivers and woods with good views. Mostly good paths, with a number of steep ascents/descents including steps. Total ascent approx 850 feet. 4 stiles. Distance: 8.5 miles Directions: Approx 40 mins from M6/M56 interchange at Lymm. Take A555 from the airport to its end at High Lane, turning right A6 towards Buxton. After 1.5 miles turn left into Carr Brow, at point where the main road bends to the right. There are chevrons at this junction and you turn into a 20 mph zone. (If you reach the entrance to Lyme Park you have gone too far). Carr Brow has a number of traffic calming chicanes. Near the top of the hill turn left into Wybersley Rd, follow this for approx 1 mile. Car park is on the right shortly after passing Kitling Ridge House (on the left) and a left hand bend. Carpark is free. No facilities. Leader: Elaine Bagley, 07483 825254 | ||||||||||||||
| Mon May 25th | A walk on 25/05/2022 Ribchester Walk: An easy 7 miles with some stiles, some of them a bit iffy. Nice countryside in the Ribble Valley. Toilets at the start/finish, packed lunch, options for coffee at the end. Meet: Ribchester CP at 10:30, parking £2.60 (cash or card). Grid ref SD 649 352, Post code PR3 3YH What3words "///food.coherent.mills" Directions: Follow M6 North. Take exit 31 from M6, then A59 towards Clitheroe, then left on Ribchester Rd/B6245. In Ribchester turn left onto Church St, then right, and car park is on the right. Leader: Simon Hutt t: 07890199183 | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Jun 8th | B walk on 08/06/2022 Mobberley Meet : The Bulls Head, Mobberley WA16 7HX. Park across the road in the Roebuck Inn car park ( hotel within the group). Start : An earlier start at 10.15am to ensure room availability, they do not accept prior bookings. Distance : 4.5 miles Directions: 16 miles from Warrington centre, take A50 signpost Knutsford then follow B5085 to Mill Lane Mobberley Walk :An easy walk through country fields and lanes, there are 10 small stiles. Contact: Trevor Price on What’s App 07774664699 or email trevor42price@gmail.com | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Jun 8th | A walk on 08/06/2022 Hurst Green Meet: Memorial Hall Hurst Green (donation) BB7 9QB. Hurst Green, Stoneyhurst, Cromwell Bridge, River Ribble Start: 10.30 start, Moderate 7m packed lunch Directions: M6 north A59 east turn left at traffic lights towards Ribchester, before Ribchester turn right into Gallows Lane, at B6243 turn right to Hurst Green, in Hurst Green turn left to Memorial Hall car park BB79QB Leaders: Linda and Alan Broadbent 07787363425, 07875747940 | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Jun 15th | A walk on 15/06/2022 Moel Arthur and Penycloddiau. Walk: 8 miles with two good “ups” mostly on tracks with a couple of stiles. Two Iron Age hill forts with stunning views over North Wales right to the Great Orme. Meet: in Moel Arthur CP at 10.30. Grid ref SJ146658 Post code LL164LP. Directions: Take the A541 out of Mold direction Denbigh. After about 5 miles pass the sign post to Cilcain and take the next left at a house with blue barge boards. This is a single track B5429 leading to Moel Arthur CP after 2 miles. Leaders: Jane and Don | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Jun 15th | B walk on 15/06/2022 Whitegate Magical Mystery Trail Meet: Plough Inn, Beauty Bank, Whitegate, Northwich, CW8 2BP Start: 10.30. Pub car park / toilets available before walk. Walk: Walk is a mix of countryside and woodland, and along the river Weaver, some stiles and slight gradients. We walk through the grounds of the Delamere estate, with some impressive giant Redwood and ancient Oak in the former Italian gardens. Note: Shorts NOT advised. Directions: Take care approaching Beauty Bank, which is a sharp left turn into a narrow lane, turn just just after a recent slatted wooden fence on your left. Leaders: Anne B & Allan A. Please contact Allan on WhatsApp 07885596630 Meal: Please indicate whether you are staying for lunch, let me have your meal choice. A copy of menu on Whatsapp group and also available on morning before we walk. | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Jun 22nd | A walk on 22/06/2022 Errwood and Fernlee reservoirs Let me know if you are coming, and contact me the night before if the weather seems very hot or very wet! Meet: At Goyt valley main carpark, at the bottom of The Street, between the 2 reservoirs. Walk: Packed lunch. Start at 10.30. 8 miles easy Leader: Jen Randle. jenrandle1943@gmail.com | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Jun 29th | A walk on 29/06/2022 Whitegate Way & River Weaver Walk: 7.5 miles of farmland, woodland & riverside paths. ~4 stiles, couple of short climbs. Meet: Whitegate Station car park Winsford. Post Code CW7 2QE, OS Ref SJ 615 680. Free + toilets + café’. Directions: (to avoid narrow lane) Take A49 south - Turn left onto A54 - Look for brown sign on left “Whitegate Way” and turn immediately left into Clay Lane. Immediately before humpback bridge with lights filter right into car park Leaders: Anne & Ken 07528512406 or 07772323626 | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Jul 6th | B walk on 06/07/2022 Walk: Cheshire Countryside Walk Meet: Dun Cow, Ollerton, WA16 8RH, for a 10.30 start Food: Please say if staying for lunch. Food will be ordered at lunchtime on the day. Walk: Mix of woodland, fields and road, flat, no hills. Cafe and toilets at mid point Distance: 4.5 miles Leader: contact Allan Austin, WhatsApp +44 7885 596630 | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Jul 13th | B walk on 13/07/2022 Moses Gate Country Park and the Meccano Bridge Walk: 5.5 miles moderate and interesting walk in the Croal and Irwell valley. Toilets available halfway, 3 stiles, some mud, and 80 steps up with a rest afterwards! Start: The Horseshoe at Ringley, 395 Fold Rd, Radcliffe, M26 1FT Directions: Take M62 towards Manchester then go north on M60, M61 and A666 towards Bolton. Take the exit signed A6053 F’worth/A666 Kearsley and at roundabout turn right A666 towards Kearsley. At the traffic lights turn left A667 towards Whitefield and follow the road just over a mile. Turn right into Fold Rd at the sign for Giants Seat Garden Centre. The pub is on the left just before the church. Pub has a small car park, or park on the road. | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Jul 13th | A walk on 13/07/2022 Shutlingsloe and Wildboarclough Walk: 7.5m moderate ( one climb) Meet: Park by Ridgegate reservoir approx post code SK11 0NE Directions:Macclesfield take A537 and then follow signs towards Teggs Nose Country Park. Then take Buxton old road for about 0.5m then turn right into Broadcar Road which becomes Coal Pit Lane into Langley. Turn left at T junction onto Langley road which becomes Main rd then Clarke lane to Leathers Smithy Pub where you stay on the main road and park on the left with Rigdegate Reservoir on your right. Toilets after 5 mins walk. Leaders: Alan & Linda Broadbent 07787363425, 07875747940 | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Jul 20th | B walk on 20/07/2022 Walk: Cheshire countryside walk Meet: Hatton Arms, Hatton Lane, Warrington WA4 4DB for 10.30 start. Toilets available. Walk: 5.7mls mainly flat walk across fields, woods and lanes. One small wet area. Leader: Contact Linda Young on 07729-738065 | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Jul 27th | B walk on 27/07/2022 Around Croft Meet: The Horseshoe, 3 Smithy Lane, Croft, WA3 7HQ.10.30 start. Toilets may be available but not guaranteed. Walk: 5 miles, a flat walk with two wobbly stiles and possible cows, and mud if wet. Food: Menu available on the website. Please WhatsApp Anne on 07762319426 or email annemurray119@gmail.com with your meal choice by the 24th July. | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Jul 27th | A walk on 27/07/2022 Peckforton and Raw Edge Meet: Peckforton and Beeston Car Park (free) for 10:30 start. Directions: Turn right off the A49 at a brown sign for Peckforton castle 2 miles amongst other venues. Proceed along Dean Bank through Beeston village onto Stoney House Lane. Past Peckforton Castle and at a signpost for Peckforton and Beeston village hall, turn right into Quarrybank, and then right into car park. NB the A49 turns right at 4 Lane Ends just south of Tarporley. Grid ref SJ538566 Post Code CW69TN what three words - procures. uplifting. untrained. Walk: Just under 7 miles, moderate mostly tracks. Good views over rural Cheshire. Afternoon coffee in Bunbury. Leaders : Jane and Don | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Aug 3rd | B walk on 03/08/2022 Whitegate way, Knights Grange & Catsclough Crossing (Plough walk no. 1) Meet: 10.30 Plough Inn, Beauty Bank, Whitegate, CW8 2BP. Toilets should be available before walk. Please indicate whether staying for lunch, Plough is under new management and back to normal. AA, SR & LY tried new menu and excellent Cheese & onion pie, and Steak pie. Smaller portions and sandwiches also available. Choose lunch on the day before walk commences. Walk: is relatively flat & dry, one squelchy bit, wear boots!!, shorts NOT advised, some stiles, one slight uphill at end of walk. 4.5 miles Directions: Take care, sharp left turn into narrow Beauty Bank. Look for recent slatted wooden fence on LHS just before turn. Contact: Allan on 07885 596630 | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Aug 10th | B Walk on 10/08/2022 Styal village, Black lake and Wilmslow park Meet: Starting at the Ship Inn at Altrincham Road Styal SK9 4JE for 10.30 start. Walk: 5.3 miles through Styal village along paved roads and paths to Black lake where we will stop for a short break. On thru Wilmslow to the park, with another short break and the last part of the walk to the pub for lunch. Dining: Anyone wanting to have lunch in the pub should take a look at the online menu, make their selection and let me have it as soon as possible.( no later than the 8th). Cars can park in the car park or on the road and please share cars cars where convenient. Leader: Stuart Roylance 07883 675665 | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Aug 17th | A Walk on 17/08/2022 Meet: At clough house farm carpark, SK11 0BD Distance: 7-8 mls moderate. Lunch: Packed lunch Leader: Jen Randle, 01925754454, 07814622740 | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Aug 24th | B Walk on 24/08/2022 Moore You do not need to book, but if you need more information please WhatsApp me. Walk: 5 miles easy walk round Moore Meet: The Red Lion, 119 Runcorn Rd, Moore, Warrington WA4 6UD. Use toilets and book meal at start of walk Directions: From Warrington Town Centre take A56. Turn right at Traffic light just past Walton Hall, and follow road about 1.5 miles through Moore. Red Lion is on the left. Leader: Mary Barbour on 07510 284682 or email marybarbour.home@gmail.com. | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Aug 31st | B Walk on 31/08/2022 Ashley, nr Knutsford Meet: The Greyhound, Ashley, WA15 0QS Meal choice: By the 25th August please. Summer Light Lunch Menu is on-line at "https://www.thegreyhoundashley.co.uk/eat/?menu=522119" Distance: 5 miles Walk: Easy, paths, fields and some road walking. Directions: A50 towards Knutsford. Straight across at Mere Golf Club lights. Take 2nd turn on left, then 2nd turn on right signed Ashley. Carry on for 3 miles. Turn left at the crossroads and the Greyhound is on the left. Leaders: Mike & Chris McNamee. 07528 957582 | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Aug 31st | A Walk on 31/08/2022 Dunsop Bridge Meet: Park at Dunsop Bridge car park (BB7 3BB), toilets and great tea room at end. Distance: 7+ miles moderate. Directions: Various ways to Dunsop Bridge, via Longridge then country lanes or Clitheroe, Waddington and Newton./ Leaders: Linda and Alan Broadbent 07787363425 (note no signal at the carpark). Please let us know if you are coming/# | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Sep 7th | A walk on 07/09/2022 Walk: Anglezarke, White Coppice to Great Hill. Meet: Anglezarke Reservoir parking PR6 9DQ off Moor Road. No toilets Length: 8 miles Moderate. Ascent 340 m. Mostly flat with a climb in the middle. Leader: Gwyneth Rees 07762893661 Directions: M61 to Junction 6 Take De Haviland Way /A6027 to roundabout. Take 2nd Exit A6/ Chorley Road A6 to Adlington. At roundabout take 2nd exit onto Railway Road to Anderton. Straight across at junction with Bolton Road onto Babylon Lane. Follow Babylon Lane, pass Bay Horse on left at a T Junction. Straight on to cross over M61 and take first left onto Nickleton Brow signed Anglezarke. Continue onto Nick Hilton’s Lane, pass Yew Tree on right, cross the reservoir on Knowlsey Lane. Road swings left to follow reservoir and at junction with Moor Road from Rivington keep left on Moor Road, next to reservoir. As road bends sharp right to go uphill, slow down to continue straight on into an entrance where you will see the access road to the car park on your right. No signage. The road climbs up to the car park hidden in the trees. The slip road to car park is easily missed. Distance: About 1 hour but allow for traffic. | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Sep 14th | A Walk on 14/09/2022 Moel gwy Meet : at Pystyll. Quarry car park. CH7 5TQ. 10.30 start Walk : 7.2 miles. Moderate. Packed lunch. Directions :M56. Take the road for Mold then towards Ruthin. After Loggerheads and llanferres take next Left towards Llanarmon yn lal. After approx 11/2 miles on the Left find the old quarry carpark. Leader :Jen Randle. 01925754454 or 07814622740 | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Sep 14th | B Walk on 14/09/2022 Along the River Bollin and Cheshire countryside near Prestbury Max. 18 walkers please. Meet: 10.30 walk from Ye Olde Admiral Rodney, Prestbury SK10 4HP. Pub will be open for toilets before walk. Walk: 4 miles, relatively flat and dry with some easy stiles and some super views to the pennines. Directions: Driving down New Road, pass the pub on left hand side, 50 metres, turn left into sign posted municipal (free) car park Lunch: Please indicate if staying for lunch. The Landlord requested numbers to be confirmed by 12th September to book tables. List of menu choices to be supplied to pub on the morning before the walk. The on-line menu should be ignored, a photo of current menu will go on Whatsapp group, or by request, number below. Joint leaders: Trevor and Allan, contact 07885 596630 | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Sep 21st | A Walk on 21/09/2022 THURSTASTON Meet: 10.30 am in Car Park at Wirral Country Park, Station Road, Thurstaston, CH61 0HN. Toilets & Café. Parking £5 (cash or card). Walk: Moderate, mostly tracks, woodland and fields, some roads, some ups and down and three stiles. Length: About 7.5 miles Leader: Ken & Anne Ainsworth 07772 323626, kfainsworth@gmail.com Directions: Drive through Heswall on the A540 towards Hoylake, after the houses there is a long open stretch of road to reach a sloping roundabout, take the first exit to go downhill to a junction, turn right onto Station Road which soon bends left and along straight takes you to the Country Park. Immediately Before the FLISSY Coffee Shop turn Left and go down to the lower car park. | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Sep 21st | B Walk on 21/09/2022 Around Anderton Meet: The Salt Barge Ollershaw Lane, Marston, Northwich, CW9 6ES for a 10.30 start.Meal choice can be made on the day Walk: 5 miles, good paths through woodland, along canal towpath and past Anderton Boat Lift Directions: From Stretton roundabout drive approx 5 miles along the A559 signed Northwich. Turn right into Ollershaw Lane (signed Lion Salt Works) Pub is on the right immediately after the bridge which has traffic lights. Leader: Anne Murray 07762319426 | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Sep 28th | A Walk on 28/09/2022 Bryn Alyn and Maeshafn Walk: 7 ½ miles moderate through forest, fields and moorland. Great views into Wales. Many stiles. Directions: From the M56 keep on the A494 round the Mold bypass, past Loggerheads CP and 1 mile after LLanferres there is a large layby on the left. Grid ref SJ187598 Post Code CH7 5ST Leaders: Jane and Don McPherson | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Sep 28th | B Walk on 28/09/2022 Alderley Edge Meet: Drum & Monkey, Moss Rose, Alderley Edge SK9 7LD. Be careful when trying to find it, try not to drive past the opening for Moss Rose. Note: Due to the walks duration and difficulty we would like to start the walk at 10 am. There are lots of parking spaces. Walk: Can l first of all say that this is a beautiful but difficult walk of nearly 6 miles with 100 steps at the start. So it’s definitely not for the faint hearted. However it is a lovely walk thru woodland with magnificent views of Manchester and Derbyshire with several points of interest one being the Magicians well, another is a derelict mine shaft with small gauge railway line leading to it. It was a difficult route to negotiate and took us 3 attempts to crack it. But perseverance paid off and our reward will be if you join us. Food: The Drum and Monkey is a nice pub with a good menu. So if you would like to eat please refer to the online menu and let me have your selection before the 26th. Leaders: Stuart & Alan via WhatsApp or text to 07883 675665 | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Oct 12th | B Walk on 12/10/2022 Cotebrook, Tarporley Meet: Alvanley Arms, Cotebrook, CW6 9DS, Pub is on the A49, large car park. Time: We would like to start the walk at 10.00am to be back before 1.30. Walk: 5 miles, a lovely mixed walk of fields, woodland, via an old stone quarry, some stiles, some limited squelchy bits. Views over to Beeston castle. Lunch: I will put sandwich, baguettes and mains menus on WhatsApp group and by request to anyone who can’t see that. Meal choices to Allan by 10th October. Leaders: Allan and Trevor. WhatsApp or text to Allan to confirm walking and meal choice. Tel 07885596630 | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Oct 19th | A Walk on 19/10/2022 Turton Towers and Entwistle Please let me know if you are coming. Meet: 10:30 at Turton Towers car park Chapeltown Road, BL70HG . Parking Free. Toilets available. Woodland cafe Walk: Moderate, mostly tracks, woodland, reservoirs and moors. No stiles. Some muddy bits. Distance: 7.8 miles Leader: Gwyneth Rees 07762893661 gwyneth@live.co.uk Directions: Take M62 East to J12 then M60 East to J15 to M61 /Bolton A666 St Peter’s Way to turn right for A673 Turton St and left on to Bury New Road A676. After 1.6 miles turn left onto Turton Road. After 0.7m turn right onto B6291 Chapeltown Road signed for Turton Towers. Continue for 1.4 miles then take left turn for entrance to Turton Towers. Car park is on the right – single lane. Toilets are behind the Tower through the Woodland Café Distance: 26 miles from Stockton Heath. Allow at least 1 hour | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Oct 19th | B Walk on 19/10/2022 Arley Hall Circular Meet: The George & Dragon, High St, Great Budworth CW9 6HF Parking: small car park - further parking is available along Smithy Lane towards the parish hall Walk: 5.5 miles, fairly flat, some mud, 11 stiles. Lunch: https://georgeanddragonatgreatbudworth.co.uk/menus.php The sandwich menu is cheaper and they are really nice. I need your meal choice by 10th October please. Directions: Take A559 from Jn10 of the M56. Left after the Cock of Budworth, up High St. Leader: Norman Partington. Please email me to register for the walk and to tell me your menu choice: normanpartington@gmail.com (my phone is 07581732277 but email preferred) Sorry folks, but this walk is now closed | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Oct 26th | A Walk on 26/10/2022 Macclesfield Canal and Lyme Park Please let me know if you are coming. Meet: 10:30 at Nelson’s Pit Car park, Lyme Road, Higher Poynton, SK12 1TH. Toilets at car park. Parking £3.00, card or cash. Walk: Moderate, mostly tracks, towpath, woodland and grassy paths, some hills in Lyme Park: A number of stiles, including one tall ladder stile. Distance: 7-7.5 miles Leader: Elaine Bagley, 07483 825254, bagley5ee@btinternet.com Directions: Take A555 from Manchester Airport and turn off following the signs for Poynton. In the centre of Poynton, with church on your right, take the 2nd turn off at the double roundabout into Park Lane. Pass the shops and after 0.7 miles take the left fork into Middlewood Rd, signposted Anson Engine Museum. After 0.3 miles turn right into Anson Rd. At cross road go straight ahead and the carpark is immediately on your left hand side. There is some on road (free) parking nearby. | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Oct 26th | B Walk on 26/10/2022 Whitegate 15 only as it is easier for the pub to cater for that number Food order required. Menu on the web site is not up-to-date yet. Await new one. Meet: The Plough, Beauty bank, Whitegate. CW8 2BP. 10.30 start. Park in the pub car park or the overspill car park. Walk: 5+ miles. Thru roads, paved pathways open fields and Woodland and will be muddy in one place. It is quite picturesque in places and interesting in parts. I would like to If you would like to come along please submit your name. Hope we have a nice day for it. And as ever please share cars where convenient. Contact: Stuart Roylance | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Nov 9th | A Walk on 09/11/2022 Beeston Castle/Shropshire Union Canal Meet: 10.30am Beeston Castle Car Park, Chapel Lane CW6 9TX – SJ 540590. Walk: Moderate 7 miles. Country lanes & field, canal and forest paths. Note there are six styles and three double styled foot bridges, a couple are dodgy and difficult, Directions: Take A49 South to eventually follow Brown Signs to Beeston Castle via Dean Bank, Tatenhill Lane and Chapel Lane and the Car Park in front of the Castle. ( £3.00 cash only). Leaders: Ken & Anne Ainsworth 07772323626, 07528512406 | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Nov 9th | B Walk on 09/11/2022 Marbury Park Note the earlier start at 10:15am Meet: 10.15 at The Spinner & Bergamot, Warrington Rd, Northwich, CW9 6AY. (aliens.universe.opponent What3Words). At this time, 03/10/22, there are signs saying that the road is closed, but this doesn't affect access to the pub, so you can ignore it. Parking: Large car park and toilets available before the walk Walk: 5 miles, flat, well surfaced paths, no stiles . Lunch: https://spinnerandbergamot.co.uk/menus/. I need your meal choice by 5th November (remember, remember!) please. Directions: Take A559 from Jn10 of the M56. Turn right onto Gibb Hill signposted Comberbach/Anderton Boat Lift. Leader: Louise and Howard Jackson. Please emai/text me to register for the walk and to tell me your menu choice: louisemariejackson@gmail.com. (my phone is 0752 1117910). There is an opportunity to buy fresh raw milk and milkshakes from a farm en route in both directions, ie to and from the pub, so you don't have to carry it around the route with you. The milk is delicious, but one of their card readers isn't working presently, so you might need a combination of pound, 50p and 20p coins as well as a card! It looks like you can use your own containers. The milk shakes come in plastic bottles, we weren't sure how you bought their empty bottles from the machine. | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Nov 9th | C Walk on 09/11/2022 STATHAM/THELWALL Please let me know if you are coming Meet: The Little Manor, Thelwall WA4 2SX at 10:30. This is on a bus route from Warrington to Altrincham. Walk: The walk is a mixture of roads and paths which could be muddy but don't seem too bad at the moment. There are a few inclines but it is not difficult. Pub: Food is available at Little Manor for those wanting lunch. Pre-ordering not required. Contact: Margaret Sturt Tel: 07734165239 | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Nov 16th | A Walk on 16/11/2022 Delamere and Roman Road Meet: for 10.30 start at Barnsbridge CP, Aston Road Delamere, WA66NB. Grid ref 542 716. What 3 words Tries Dices Shredder. Walk: Easy to Moderate 7 miles on forest paths with some lovely Cheshire mud. No stiles. Great views from pale heights. Coffee and toilets in Visitors Centre Leader: Don McPherson | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Nov 16th | B Walk on 16/11/2022 Higher Burwardsley, Tattenhall Note the earlier start at 10:15am Meet: The Pheasant Inn, Higher Burwardsley, Tattenhall, CH3 9PF, There is a large car park, with two entrances, just past the pub. Toilets are available prior to the walk. Time: 10-15am Walk: 5 miles. This is a beautiful, scenic walk with views of two castles- Beeston and Peckforton. The walk is mainly flat with a few steeper inclines. There are two stiles and there may be some muddy patches. Lunch: The food is good quality, but slightly more expensive than some pubs. There are sandwich options for £8. When booking on the walk, please could you state whether you will be staying for lunch. There is no need to pre order food. Leaders: Anne Bowler 07719978125. Allan Austin | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Nov 23rd | B Walk on 23/11/2022 Historic Worsley No need to book, just come along. Usual 10:30am start. Walk: Along old railway line, through woods and around historic Worsley Village. Mostly good paths with no stiles, but some steps and some mud. Meet: The Woodside, 501 Ellenbrook Rd Worsley, Manchester M28 1ES. Book lunch and use toilets before the walk. Directions: About 40 mins from Warrington Town Centre, or longer, depending on traffic Walk Leader: Mary Barbour 0161 775 4471 mobile on the day 07510 284682 | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Nov 23rd | A Walk on 23/11/2022 Paddington Meadows, Thelwall Eye, Manchester Ship Canal Meet: For 10:30 start from Victoria Park car park, free parking. What3words "///park.extend.venue" Postcode WA4 1DX. GPS 53.384286542821656, -2.574061088715524. Entrance off the A5061 Knutsford Road, Latchford. Walk: A gentle 8 mile urban walk through some of Warrington's industrial history, good paths, no stiles at all, with sections beside the River Mersey, Woolston New Cut, and the Ship Canal. Total ascent 18 metres. Toilets at the car park. Leader: Simon Hutt t:07890199183 | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Dec 14th | A Walk on 14/12/2022 Frodsham and Snidley Wood Meet: Horse rescue centre, The Ridgeway, grid ref 508747 post code WA6 6XQ. What three words "opposites.fans.battle" for a 10.30 start. Time: No stiles but one high step through a gate. Some mud, mostly paths, lunch at the refurbished war memorial. Distance: 6 1/2 miles, 325m height gain Leader: Don McPherson | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Dec 21st | B Walk on 21/12/2022 Meet: Trigger Pond Great Sankey, WA5 3LD (///wiggles.elsewhere.attic) 10:15 for 10:30 start. Toilets available and order food on the day. PLEASE let me know if you are walking and also if you will be staying for lunch as I need numbers. Distance: 5.5 miles. Mainly on roads and lanes but also across fields which can be muddy in places. Completely flat. Leader: Linda Young on 07729-738065 | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Dec 21st | A Walk on 21/12/2022 The Boot Inn, Boothsdale, Tarporley Cheshire CW6 0NH Lunch: We have booked for lunch. If you want to join the walk, without lunch, please let me know Meet: 11.00 am in the car park of The Boot Inn. Please park to the left of the car park. Walk: Moderate, mostly tracks, woodland, fields, some hills Distance: 5-6 miles Leaders: Gwyneth Rees 07762893661 gwyneth@live.co.uk and Jen Randle Directions: A49 south to junction with A556 Chester Rd. (Where the big garage was/is on the left) Turn right and this becomes A54. After 4 miles turn left to stay on Chester Road. Cross Waste Lane on the left and at next junction take first left onto Quarry Lane until it crosses Willington Lane. Turn left onto Willington Lane and in 0.3miles left onto Boothsdale. The pub is on the left. | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Dec 28th | A and B Walk on 28/12/2022 Combined A and B Walk around Tatton Park Meet: At the Knutsford Lodge entrance to Tatton Park for 10:30 start. Various options for different walkers:- 1. For people who just want to walk to the mansion and back .... self led. 2. For those who wish to walk further and see more of the Park - join me. I'll be talking about some of the history of the park, the deer, and the Egerton family who created the estate. Walking through Knutsford, past the Moor and entering Tatton via Dog Lodge. Walking through Tatton Covert up to the Old Hall car park and then walking towards the old Mill pond and the Deer sanctuary before crossing to the Pegasus Monument before walking to the Mansion. Returning back via the old Turn Mere area of the park, down Beech Avenue to Knutsford Lodge. Mileage: Approx 6.06 miles. 3. As above, but for those not wanting to walk as far - leaving the guided walk at the Old Hall car park and either going to the Mansion, or walking back to Knutsford Lodge. Mileage: Approx 4.3 miles (Dog Lodge, Old Hall car park, Knutsford Lodge). Decisions: To be made on the day. Bring refreshments for a coffee break. WTW: (///skate.pickle.prude). Leader: Judy Popley | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Jan 11th | A Walk on 11/01/2023 Marbury Country Park MEET: 10.30 am, Marbury Country Park, main car park, Comberbatch. Post Code CW9 6AT. (Pay & display, Toilets). WALK: 7.5 miles through Parkland and Northwich Nature Reserve. LEADERS: Ken & Anne Ainsworth 07772323626 or 07528512406; kfainsworth@gmail.com PLEASE:- Let us know if you are coming. | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Jan 11th | B Walk on 11/01/2023 Hatton and Appleton Nearer the time I would like NUMBERS (capped at 16 in total) and whether you will be staying for lunch. Meet: Hatton Arms, Hatton Lane, Hatton WA4 4DB Start: 10.30am prompt. Distance: 5.5 miles. Walk: Mainly flat. Some stiles. Walking through fields, woodland, Appleton reservoir, lanes, through two golf courses, High Warren and back to Hatton Arms. May be muddy and wet underfoot. Leader: Judy Popley. 07730 859441 | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Jan 18th | A Walk on 18/01/2023 Walk: Across the Mersey - Runcorn Hill and Spike Island Meet: Runcorn Hill car park, postcode WA7 4PX, what3words little.shirt.chair. No public toilets, cafe at start/finish. Length: 7 miles maximum, easy, no stiles. Paths, towpath, and urban footpaths. 180 metres ascent and descent. Directions: Daresbury Expressway A558 to exit for Runcorn Town Hall, then L Heath Rd B5155 for 0.8 miles, R onto Park Rd 0.3 miles, L Highlands Rd, R into car park by Esposito's. Leader: Simon Hutt. Mobile 07890 199183 | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Jan 18th | B Walk on 18/01/2023 Pennington Park Meet: Start from: the Robin Hood, St Helens Road, Pennington, Leigh WN7 3PA robinhoodpennington.com click on "food" and scroll down for menus Walk: 5 miles easy. round Pennington Park and the Flash. There will be mud! Leader: Mary Barbour. Please WhatsApp or text me on 07510 284682 or email marybarbour.home@gmail.com with your choice of food if you wish to eat at the pub, otherwise just turn up! | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Feb 8th | B Walk on 08/02/2023 Acton Bridge Start: 10.30 Distance :5.5 miles Walk : mainly flat, canal and river. Post code CW8 4QT Leader :Pamela Houghton 07790564288 Directions :From Warrington follow the A49 towards Acton Bridge. The Leigh Arms is on the left before the swing bridge. There is parking at the pub. | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Feb 8th | A Walk on 08/02/2023 Haigh Hall and Worthington Lakes Meet: Haigh hall car park (£3.50 fee) - post code WN2 1PE Distance: Easy 8 miles Directions: We did not follow our sat nav as we found the route below better. Our route - M6 north to Junction 27 (Standish) - follow A5209 to Standish. In Standish, straight at the traffic lights (ignore the brown sign to Haigh hall). Straight at roundabout - under railway bridge - 3rd exit at next roundabout - 1st exit at next roundabout (this time follow brown sign to Haigh hall) for about 1 mile. Where the road turns sharp left, go right to Haigh Hall following sign to Haigh Woodland Park - car park is on the right - pay on exit - toilets and cafes. Leaders: Linda and Alan Broadbent Tel 01925729526 Mob 07787363425 07875747940 | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Feb 15th | B Walk on 15/02/2023 Liverpool city walk Start 10:30 Free Car park Sefton Park opposite Livingston Drive North. What3words weds.leaps.makes Distance: Approx 5.5 miles. Walk: All paths, easy terrain. No need for gaiters or boots but sensible footwear. Toilets near start of walk. Choice of eateries on Lark Lane five mins from car park. Order on day. Walking in Sefton and Princes Parks, 2 cathedrals and points between. Leader: Mike & Chris McNamee 07528957582 or whatsapp. | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Feb 15th | A Walk on 15/02/2023 Acton Bridge Meet: 10.30 near Leigh Arms pub Acton Bridge on A49. Post code CW84QT, map reference 602761, what 3 words mattress.jugs.shuffles. Distance: 7.5 miles total elevation 140 metres. Walk: Tow and bridle paths, woods and fields. Lots of mud. No stiles, some stepovers. Leader: Don McPherson 07950 264396 | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Feb 22nd | B Walk on 22/02/2023 Styal Meet: The Ship Inn, Altrincham Road, Styal, Cheshire, SK9 4JE for 10:30am start. Toilets available. Lunch: Pre-order lunch before the walk. Walk: From the pub, left into the village and before the mill into the park. Over the river Bollin and up a hill into a residential area and into a park with Black Lake at its centre. Pick up the river and follow it back to Styal. Leader: Stuart Roylance. Please let Stuart know if you are walking | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Feb 22nd | A Walk on 22/02/2023 Sandstone Trail Meet: 10.30 am in the Sandstone Trail Car Park next to Cheshire Workshops, Barracks Lane, Chester, CH3 9PF. Grid ref 523565. Parking free Walk: Moderate, 965 feet of ascent. Footpaths, wooded hills, fields, quiet lanes. 2 or 3 stiles towards the end. Distance: 6.7 miles Leader: Gwyneth Rees 07762893661 gwyneth@live.co.uk Directions: There are different options M56 or A50 or A49. Quickest is M56, M53, A51 onto A41 towards Whitchurch. After 4.7 miles turn left onto Chester Road. After 2.4 miles turn left onto Burwardsley Road. After 2.1 miles slight left at Harthill Road. After 0.6 miles turn right onto Barracks Road, then Sarra Lane for car park. (Follow signs for Cheshire Workshops/Pheasant Inn when you see them). I prefer A49 past Tarporley and turn right at Dean Bank, signed for Beeston Castle. However, directions get murky at this point! Please check your map. I will do my best. Turn right at T junction with Chapel Lane (Beeston Castle Car Park might be signed to left) and keep the castle on your left as you pass around the hill. Keep right onto Crimes Lane, left at Wickson Lane, onto Tattenhall Lane and eventually left onto Burwardsley Road and continue as above. Distance: Allow 1 hour from Stockton Heath | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Mar 1st | B Walk on 01/03/2023 Delamere Forest Meet: Carriers lnn, Delamere Road. Hatchmere. WA6 6NL for 10.30 start. The pub has plenty of parking but please share cars where possible. Walk: The walk is 5+ miles and may be a little muddy in places. It takes us along field paths, trails, roads thru the forest, around a lake and back to the pub for lunch. Leader: Stuart Roylance. 07883 675665 or email stu2326@live.co.uk Please let Stuart know if you are walking | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Mar 8th | A Walk on 08/03/2023 Pex Hill, Cronton, and Rainhill Meet: 10:30 am at Pex Hill CP (free). What3words ///couple.caring.atom; postcode WA8 5DT. Walk: Easy, footpaths, quiet lanes, fields, some roads, no stiles. No public toilets. Bring packed lunch. Distance: 7.5 miles Leader: Simon Hutt 07890199183 simonu3awalking@gmail.com Directions: From Warrington take A57 Sankey Way. At Sankey Roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Penketh Rd/A562 for 1.4 miles. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Farnworth Rd/A5080 for 2.1 miles. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Derby Rd/A5080 for 0.1 miles. Turn right onto Lunt's Heath Rd/A5080 for 0.9 miles. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit and stay on Lunt's Heath Rd/A5080 for 90 yards. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Cronton Ln/A5080. After 0.4 miles turn right opposite Cronton Sixth Form College. Destination will be on the left after 200 yards. Distance: Approx 25 minutes from centre of Warrington | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Mar 8th | B Walk on 08/03/2023 Mobberley Meet: The Bulls Head, Mill Lane, Mobberley WA16 7HX…..(friends.lemmings.encroach). Park at the Roebuck opposite (same owners). Start: 10.30, a timely, as early as possible start would be appreciated. Pub gets busy!! Walk: A gentle stroll through Cheshire countryside, fields and lanes, and one of our favourite pubs (ref ‘Steak Pie Stu’ 10/10). Boots, gaiters for some squelchy bits, easy stiles. Distance: 4.5 miles Directions: Approx 16 miles from Warrington centre. A50 to Knutsford, B5085 to Mobberley, Mill Lane RHS far end of town. Bulls Head & Roebuck are signposted. Leader: Allan A, max 16 walkers, please indicate if staying for lunch, menus will be available on Covid group, if not in Covid group text me and I will send menus separately, Please choose and forward to me, Contact 07885 596630 | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Mar 15th | B Walk on 15/03/2023 Otterspool Prom and Sefton Park Meeting: The Adventure Centre Cafe, Otterspool Prom L175AL for 10:30 start so we can go in the cast iron church, St Michaels. Toilets and coffee available at start of walk. Lunch: Lunch afterwards is optional; there's a cafe and pub nearby. Walk: Easy,mainly footpaths and some roads. Approx 5 miles What3words: youth.spaces.baked Leader: Chris McNamee 07528 957582 | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Mar 15th | A Walk on 15/03/2023 Parkgate, Dee Estuary and The Wirral Way Meet: 10:30 at The Old Baths Carpark, Parkgate, Wirral, CH64 6RN.(free) Distance: 7.5 miles, easy, no stiles Walk: Easy walk along mainly good footpaths and quiet lanes. Leader: Elaine Bagley, 07483825254, bagley5ee@btinternet.com Directions: M56 towards N Wales. Take exit towards A540 Hoylake. Follow A540 for approx 7.5 miles and then turn left onto B5135, Boathouse Lane. As the road turns left at the Boat House Pub, turn right into the carpark. Make sure you go down to the old baths carpark, do not park in the pub carpark. No facilities at the carpark, but public toilets available 1/2 mile from the start of the walk. | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Mar 22nd | B Walk on 22/03/2023 Whitegate Max: 18 walkers Please let me know if you are walking and whether you are staying for lunch. Contact 07885 596630 Meet: 10.30 Plough Inn, Beauty Bank, Whitegate, CW8 2BP, (///cloth.mallets.aced) Lunch: I will put the main and lunch menus on WhatsApp group for your perusal. If you are not in the Covid group, let me know and I will send menus to you via text. Walk: 5 miles, mainly dry, quiet lanes, kissing gates, NO stiles. A pleasant ramble from the Plough Inn Whitegate, mainly flat and gentle terrain, via Nova Scotia, Newchurch Common, Nunsmere, returning via Whitegate Way and Whitegate Station. Reminder: Beauty Bank is a sharp left hand turn off the main road into a narrow lane, just after a recent slatted wooden fence. Leaders: Allan & Stuart (apologies for short notice) | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Mar 22nd | A Walk on 22/03/2023 Whitegate Meet: At The old Whitegate station, CW7 2QE for 10:30am start. Distance: 7 1/2 miles. Moderate. Leader: Jen Randle | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Apr 12th | A Walk on 12/04/2023 Hayfield and Lantern Pike Meet: 10:30 am at Sett Valley Trail CP, Hayfield (£7). What3words ///crossword.prongs.earphones; postcode SK22 2ES. Walk: Moderate, some good climbs, footpaths, quiet lanes, moors, crossing some roads, 4-5 stiles. Public toilets at car park. Bring packed lunch. There is a coffee shop near the end (closes at 3:00) or pub in Hayfield. Distance: 7.2 miles, 1,400 feet of ascent Leader: Simon Hutt 07890199183 simonu3awalking@gmail.com Directions: Satnav recommended, approximately 31 miles / 60 minutes from centre of Warrington | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Apr 12th | B Walk on 12/04/2023 Pex Hill Cronton Meet: Upton Tavern, 288 Upton Ln, Widnes WA8 9AF for a 10:30 start.(What3Words///reserves.tonic.thatched). Pub has a reasonably big car park and there is loads of on street parking too. Please note the toilets will not be available before the walk. There are public toilets in Victoria Park nearby with free on street parking on Fairfield Road, near Transform church Greenway Rd, Widnes WA8 6HA 7SU (3 little words ///again.shots.regime) or you could go to the Whitemoss garden centre at South Ln, Warrington, Widnes WA8 3TZ ///(caravans.shady.scare) or ASDA superstore, Widnes Rd, Widnes WA8 6AH. Food: Please let me know if you are walking, or walking and dining. We do need to pre-order food, choices by 8th April please. https://www.tavernwidnes.co.uk/ Walk: Just over 5 miles, a very gentle walk along good paths and some suburban footpaths. Despite the name this is a very easy walk with no stiles or steep gradients and just a few steps down into the quarry which you can avoid if desired. As some of the paths are through fields and some woodland there could be some muddy bits. Leaders: Louise and Howard Jackson, text or WhatsApp to 07521 117910 | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Apr 19th | A Walk on 19/04/2023 Cilcain, Moel Famau and ridge walk to Moel Arthur Meet: At grid reference SJ171653, what 3 words boxer.importing.freely for 1030 start. Walk: Challenging but with very rewarding views. Choice of skirting or climbing to the summit of Moel Famau. About 8 stiles. Directions: Take the A541 NW from Mold, turn left after Hendre sign posted Cilcain 1and a half miles. Turn right in Cilcain, pass the church and bear right up the hill. Take the next left with a blue car park pointer and follow the road about a half a mile to the car park at side of the road Distance: 7 miles, elevation 1716 feet. Leader: Don McPherson 07950264396 | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Apr 19th | B Walk on 19/04/2023 Rivington Terraced Gardens and Pike Meet: 10.30 at Great House Barn car park, Bolton BL6 7SB (What3Words ///challenge.arrives.succumbs ). Toilets available. There is plenty of free parking along the road if the car park itself is full. Walk: 5 miles if you go up to the Pike itself and 4½ if you miss this bit off. This is a fairly strenuous walk with quite a few steps to climb. There is an option to take a level walk from the top of the gardens to a nice little café, Fika, if you don't feel like climbing up to the Pike itself. There are no stiles and the paths are all very well surfaced with only one small section which could be muddy. Fantastic views from various points in good weather. Leader: Louise and Howard Jackson, text or WhatsApp to 07521 117910 | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Apr 26th | A Walk on 26/04/2023 Llangollen Meet: 10.30 am. Park at Pontcysyllte Aqueduct & Trevor Basin Visitor Centre Trevor Basin, Off Station Road, Trevor, Wrexham LL20 7TY. Toilets there. Not sure about payment. Hopefully Butty and Sweet boat cafe will be open. Walk: is 8 ish miles ..1,500 feet ascent. Pontcysyllte to Dina's Bran not going up to top of castle. About 4 stiles. through woods, Panorama walk, Offa's Dyke, Castell Dinas Bray (optional) return through fields Leader: Gwyneth Rees 07762893661 Starting: Frontcysyllte Car Park, 2 Station Road Lllangollen LL20 7PF. | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Apr 26th | B Walk on 26/04/2023 Lymm and the Dam Meet: The Jolly Thresher, Lymm WA13 0RN for a 10-30 start. What3words: snapper.wordplay.cricket Length: 5 1/2 miles This is a fairly easy walk with some stiles. It may be muddy in parts after rain. We have been asked to preorder food if there are more than 10 people dining. Please look on the pub website for menus. Leaders: Liz Morris. 07366 567505 or Anne Bowler. 07719978125 | ||||||||||||||
| Mon May 3rd | B Walk on 03/05/2023 Meet: The Ryles Arms, Hollin Lane, Higher Sutton, Macclesfied SK11 0NN, WhatThreeWords: comet.successes.crowned for a 10.30 start. Walk: A moderate to strenuous walk incorporating hills (some steep), stiles and kissing gates. Mainly fields but some lanes, with views to Teggs Nose and Shutlingsloe, reservoirs and streams. Excellent facilities at the pub. Distance: 5 miles but with gradients, both up and down. Please let Judy Popley know that you will be attending and if you want lunch: 07730 859441. DEADLINE is FRIDAY 28 APRIL | ||||||||||||||
| Mon May 10th | A Walk on 10/05/2023 Chirk Meet: 1030 at Colliery Road Car Park, Chirk (free), LL14 5PA), what3words committed.exile.snoozing. Please note that the car park gets busy, but people are coming and going all the time, so you might have to wait a short time to get a parking space Walk: An interesting walk with many features, including an aquaduct, a medieval castle, parkland, woodland and two canal tunnels. We walk on good paths, across grassy fields and quiet lanes, with a short section along Offa’s Dyke. Possible mud in a few places. There are 4 or 5 stiles. Please bring a packed lunch as usual, and a torch to help see where you are going through the tunnels. We will stop at a lovely cafe a short distance before the end of the walk. Toilets at the start of the walk and at Chirk castle. Distance: 8.5 miles, with 1,100 ft ascent/descent. Leader: Elaine Bagley, email bagley5ee@btinternet.com, mobile 07483 825254 Directions: Approx 45 minutes from J10 of the M56. Postcode LL14 5EZ. As you enter Chirk on the B5070 turn left into Church View, which is the first left after the Stanton House pub. Take the next right almost immediately into Pwll y Waun and you are in Colliery Car Park. | ||||||||||||||
| Mon May 10th | B Walk on 10/05/2023 Cotebrook, Tarporley Meet: Alvanley Arms, Cotebrook CW6 9DS. Pub is on A49, large car park. Note 10:20 start. Walk: 5 miles, a lovely mixed walk of fields, woodland, via an old stone quarry, some stiles, some squelchy bits, views over to Beeston Castle. 16 max please. Menus will be on Covid group, if not in group, let me know and I will text menus to you. Please let me know if you are walking, or walking and dining. Menu choices by 6th May please. Leader: Allan, text or WhatsApp to 07885 596630 | ||||||||||||||
| Mon May 17th | A Walk on 17/05/2023 Moel Famau and Foel Fenlii Meet: 10:30 Moel Famau carpark on forestry rd. CH7 5SH. Payment by card on departure. Walk: This walk goes almost to the top of Moel Famau and then goes south on Offas Dyke path, until we reach the top carpark. Then we will skirt around Foel Fenlii, and above Llanferras, eventually arriving back at the carpark. There are few stiles. Length: 6.7 mls. Ascent 1330 ft Leader: Jen Randle m: 07814622740 t: 01925754454 Other information: Packed lunch | ||||||||||||||
| Mon May 17th | B Walk on 17/05/2023 Reserved for Stuart Roylance Next Wednesday, 17th May, the B group are having a walk organised by Stuart Roylance which is billed as a ‘silly fancy dress walk’ which will be in aid of St Roccos Hospice. I have set up a Justgiving page to raise money, and have received the attached message from St Roccos thanking us and encouraging us in this enterprise. | ||||||||||||||
| Mon May 24th | B Walk on 24/05/2023 Anderton & Marbury Park Meet: Stanley Arms, Old Road, Anderton, Northwich CW9 6AG. Small car park or park on road. Pub open before walk for toilets and order lunch for 10.30 am start Walk: A lovely mostly flat walk through woodland and along the River Weaver. Some steep steps to go up and down, no stiles. Length: 5 miles Leader: Joan Purvis m: 07792 840315 & Barbara Ambler m: 07494 521925 Other information: Menu on website: www.stanleyarmsanderton.co.uk, Please let us know if you are coming | ||||||||||||||
| Mon May 31st | A Walk on 30/05/2023 Walk: Frodsham and Helsby Meet: 10:30 Beacon Hill CP, Simons Ln, Frodsham Postcode WA6 6HQ, What3words ///promising.noble.sitting OS Ref SJ 518766 Coords 53°17.05’ N 2°43.39’W Walk: Moderate Length: 8 miles Leader: Reg Dacey t: 01925 268584 (contact via Simon Hutt on day m:07890199183) Other information: Packed lunch, parking free. Directions: Approaching Frodsham on A56 from E turn L at traffic lights up Church Street (B5152). After ¾ mile R onto Manley Rd at sign for Forest Hills Hotel. After c. ½ mile R into Simon’s Lane indicated by another hotel sign. CP on R after ¼ mile beneath large comms tower. | ||||||||||||||
| Mon May 31st | B Walk on 31/05/2023 Little Switzerland Meet: The Boot Inn Tarporley CW6 0NH for 10:30 prompt start. WhatThreeWords, bright.shades.happening Walk: Beautiful views across the Cheshire countryside. No stiles, three steep hills one with steps. Length: 5.5 miles Leader: Linda Young m: 07729738065 Other information: Please let me know if you are coming and also if you want lunch. | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Jun 14th | A Walk on 14/06/2023 Delamere Forest and Roman Road Meet: Barnsbridge car park Ashton Road for 10:30 start. Grid reference 542716, What3words ///series.link.metro Walk: 6+ miles chiefly under trees with a coffee break near the end. No stiles. Easy walking. Leaders: Jane and Don. tel 07950264696 | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Jun 14th | B Walk on 14/06/2023 Thelwall/Lymm Meet: Pickering Arms, Bell Lane, Thelwall, WA4 2SU Parking: Pub car park. Pub will be open for toilets and lunch orders prior to the walk. Walk will start at 10.30 am. Walk: Mostly flat along good paths and canal tow paths on Bridgewater and Manchester Ship Canals. A couple of uphill stretches but nothing too strenuous. There are a few stiles. Length: 5 miles Leader: Steve Rayner Other information: Maximum 20 walkers. Please let me know if you are coming and whether you will be staying for lunch. | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Jun 21st | A Walk on 21/06/2023 Nicky Nook Meet: 10:30 - Scorton Picnic Site Lunch: Packed lunch Walk: 8 miles – Moderate – start 10:30 Directions: M6 North to exit at Junction 33 – head south on A6 for 2½ miles – look for The Holly on the left (if it is still there) – take next left turn into Hollins Lane. After 500 metres turn right into Cleveley Bank Lane (Unsuitable for Heavy Vehicles sign) Look for Scorton Picnic Site parking on the left, about 1 mile after leaving the A6 (The postcode PR3 1BU is on the correct road but just past the picnic site). What3words ///unusable.shadow.incursion No toilets. Drinks afterwards at Daisy Clough Nurseries PR3 1AN Leaders: Linda & Alan Broadbent | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Jun 21st | B Walk on 21/06/2023 Whitegate Meet: The Plough at Whitegate at 10.30. Park in the pub car park, or the overspill car park a few yards further on the right hand side. The pubs postcode is: CW8 2BP Lunch: For those wishing to stay for lunch we have to pre- book. You can do this by going on the THE BROAD OAk PUB Co website. Take the link to the Plough and find the menu. When you have selected your meal please send me your selection before the 17th so that l can phone them all in. Walk: The walk is 5+ miles and takes us through lovely countryside, a couple of small hills, 5 stiles and one muddy patch. There are nettles on route so please don’t wear shorts. Please share cars where possible. | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Jun 28th | A Walk on 28/06/2023 Ludd’s Church & The Roaches Meet: 10:30 Roadside parking below the Roaches Postcode ST13 8UA What3words ///sands.couch.heartburn OS Ref SK 004621 Coords 53°9.362’N 1°59.728’W Walk: Moderate - strenuous Length: 8 miles Leader: Reg Dacey Other information: Packed lunch Directions: M6 S to J17, then follow satnav to A53. Parking is off the A53 through Upper Hulme SP Ye Olde Rock Inn. Follow minor road through village for 1 mile to roadside parking. | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Jun 28th | B Walk on 28/06/2023 Pickmere & Halford Hall Length: 5.7 miles Meet: 10.30. Smoker Inn, Chester Rd Plumley WA16 0TY, What3words///keen.hindering.mint, Car park is through adjacent traffic lights on main A556, left into large car park. Walk: A mix of countryside and quiet lanes, via Merlin Radio Telescope, Pickmere and historic Holford Hall. One Stile….and numerous kissing gates. Mostly flat and dry. Leader: Allan. Max 18 walkers. Please let me know if you are walking or walking & dining. Smoker menus will be on Covid group. If you are not in that group, I will text them to you. Please let me have your lunch choices by 18th June | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Jul 5th | A Walk on 05/07/2023 Anglezarke, White Coppice to Great Hill walk Meet: Anglezarke Reservoir parking PR6 9DQ off Moor Road. No toilets. What3words ///fires.timidly.windmill Length: 8 miles Moderate. Ascent 340 m. Mostly flat with a climb in the middle. At least 1 stile - think mostly gates Leader: Gwyneth Rees Directions: M61 to Junction 6 Take De Haviland Way /A6027 to roundabout. Take 2nd Exit A6/ Chorley Road A6 to Adlington. At roundabout take 2nd exit onto Railway Road to Anderton. Straight across at junction with Bolton Road onto Babylon Lane. Follow Babylon Lane, pass Bay Horse on left at a T Junction. Straight on to cross over M61 and take first left onto Nickleton Brow signed Anglezarke. Continue onto Nick Hilton’s Lane, pass Yew Tree on right, cross the reservoir on Knowlsey Lane Road swings left to follow reservoir and at junction with Moor Road from Rivington keep left on Moor Road, next to reservoir. As road bends sharp right to go uphill, slow down to continue straight on into an entrance where you will see the access road to the car park on your right. No signage. The road climbs up to the car park hidden in the trees. | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Jul 5th | B Walk on 05/07/2023 Burtonwood - NO NEED TO BOOK Meet: at 10:30am in the car park behind Burtonwood Library and Post Office, Chapel Lane, Burtonwood, Warrington WA5 4PS . (There is also parking at the Co-op, and St Michaels Parish Hall nearby) Walk: Easy walk through Burtonwood Village across farmland and along the Sankey Canal. No stiles. Length: 5.5 miles Leader: Mary Barbour Other information: No Arrangements for lunch but there are 2 cafes in Burtonwood serving hot and cold drinks and snack meals. | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Jul 12th | A Walk on 12/07/2023 Jumbles, Entwistle, & Wayoh Leaders: Ken & Anne Ainsworth Meet: 10:30 at Waterfold Car Park, Jumbles Country Park. Pay & display (was not working so we got in free). Toilets. Best postcode BL2 4JS; What3words ///bliss.media.dress; Map ref SD 736 139 Walk: Moderate, 8.2 miles, 1000ft height gain. Largely splendid woodland paths and tracks, no stiles, lots of steps. Directions: From M62 eastbound at Jn 12 take the M60 (Leeds & Bolton) to Jn 15 and there take the M61 (Preston}. Soon filter right onto the A666(M) which becomes the A666. On reaching a big junction with Skoda motors on the left and Ford Motors ahead turn sharp right onto Turton St (A673), continue to the T junction and turn left onto the A676. Keep on the A676 ( there is a sharp left turn at The Crofters) until you turn left at a Brown Sign for “Jumbles Country Park. Car Park is at the end of this lane on the left. Other information: Packed lunch | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Jul 12th | B Walk on 12/07/2023 Grappenhall Walk: A lovely 5 mile walk, no stiles, woodland, and hopefully not too muddy. Meet: The Rams Head in Grappenhall village Start time: 10:30 am Please let us know if you would like to stay for lunch. Leaders : Liz Morris and Anne Bowler | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Jul 19th | A Walk on 19/07/2023 Helsby Hill & Manley Meet: 10:30 Walk: Moderate+ Length: 8 miles 700ft climb. About 10 stiles all solid Leaders: Rachel and David Mitchell Other information: Please let us know if you are coming. South via Sandstone trail to Manley, return via Alvaney and Helsby Hill. Some paths are a bit overgrown so long trousers are recommended unless you are into stings and bramble scratches! Directions: M56/A56 to Frodsham. Through town on Main Street, bear left on B5393 Tarvin Road take 2nd left, (sharp!) into carpark for Foxhill House and Woodlands. Note: NOT main drive by lodge but about 250m further on. Through gate and follow track round 100m to carpark. Don’t worry about the “private” signs, we have sorted it with Foxhill, but would suggest we make a donation of around £2 for each car. Car Park: Post code WA6 6XB; What3Words ///Committee.coil.scuba; NGR 505 754 No toilets | ||||||||||||||
| Mon Jul 19th | B Walk on 19/07/2023 Moore and Walton Meet: The Stag Inn, Chester Rd, Walton, Warrington, WA4 6EG for 10:30 start. Walk: Pleasant walk along the various paths and canals around Moore and Walton Lunch: There is no website so VIEW THEIR MENU HERE. First 25 for lunch, no limit on the number of walkers. Text or WhatsApp me with your menu choice by Monday, 17th July. Leader: Andrew Young Distance: 5.5 miles, no hills or stiles. | ||||||||||||||
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| Mon Sep 27th | A Walk on 27/09/2023
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| Mon Dec 6th | B Walk on 06/12/2023
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| Mon Dec 27th | Joint A & B walk on 27/12/2023
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| Mon Jan 3rd | A Walk on 03/01/2024
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| Mon Mar 20th | A Walk on 20/03/2024 7.5 miles Alexandra Park - The Dingle - Owen's Corner - Walton Gardens - Alexandra Park Last minute substitution for scheduled walk Leader: Gwyneth Rees | ||||||||||||||
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