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Walks List 2019

 

22C
Date Leader Walk Details Distance Miles Number Walking
Weather
4/1/19 R Miller From the blue bridge, along the R Weaver, Cross at Vale Royal locks head towards Northwich Cross the river again at locks by the Viaduct to return through the Marshall's Arm Nature Reserve
4.7
4
 Sesonally warm & sunny
07/01/19 RJ Feltham from the Greyhound Pub in Ashley via fields, across the river Bollin to the outskirts of Bowden then back through Ashley Hall estate. Had a good meal at the pub.
5
7
 overcast & dry .
21/01/19 N Lamping From the Walton Arms along the Bridgewater canal to Moore, follow Moore Lane to Moore Nature Reserve. After a circuitous route around the Nature Reserve we returned to the Walton Arms.
5.6
8
 Dry, Ok underfoot, some sun.
04/02/19 J Adshead From the Staffordshire Way car park along the east edge of Rudyard lake following the line of the former Macclesfield/Leek railway. Over the dam @ south end of lake. Head north via the path above the westerly lake shore.. Pleasant views & features including the empty Cliffe Park Hall, down to the carpark. Lunch @ The Castle Inn, Congleton where we enjoyed a “full house” of haddock and chips, washed down with excellent ale.
4.8
4
 Dry, cool, mostly cloudy with some sunny spells.
18/02/19 R Miller From Kings Gap pub, Meols, walk inland past the Hoylake to the main road @ Long Rake Farm after 100yds. Turn back towards the coast to zigzag across fields to Meols Station. Returnito the Kings Gap along the promenade past The lifeboat station. Lunch @ the Cottage Loaf
6
8
 Overcast and dry, strong winds toward midday 10C
04/03/19 W Montgomery From The Bear's Head round Brereton Green and Breton Heath
6
7
 Sunny, cool breeze, dry underfoot,
18/03/19 G Miller From the Walkers Car Park, Arley Hall, along Back Lane, crossing fields to the “Slacks “ follow the road to Budworth Heath Lane & return to Car Park “ along the North Cheshire Way.
5.3
7
 Fine & dry
01/04/19 G W Scott Climb from Knypersly Reservoir to Rock End, over fields to Biddulph Moor, Robin Lane to Head of R Trent, return via Lask Edge along quiet roeads and over fields. A good lunch at the Talbot n near Biddulph
5.2
7
 Fine, dry underfoot. 4C at rising to 12Ct, dull changing to sunshine.
15/04/19 J Feltham From the Crown Inn @ Goostrey, over fields and tracks to Cranage & Allostock, good lunch at the Crown.
6.5
7
 Dry hazy sun clean walking. 12C at finish
29/04/19
J Chrimes
From Old Post Office Thelwall via tracks to Warrington Road. Under Thelwall M6 Viaducts, to Trans Pennine Trail (TPT) to Bridgwater Canal. rejoin TPT to Lymmhay Lane, to Whitbarrow Lane. Onwards to Manchester Ship Canal west to Thelwall ferry. & return to Pickering Arms.
5
6
 Dry, sunny, 16C
08/05/19 N Lamping Mayhem from the George and Dragon Great Budworth,north over fields & lanes towards Arley Hall. Just before the walkers' car park turn south to Arley Moss Equestrian centre & return to G Budworth for 12 noon
4.4
5
 Rain but ok underfoot, 10C
13/05/19 N Lamping From the Leigh Arms along the Trent Mersey Can to Dutton, down over tracks & fields to the R Weaver & return via Dutton Locks to the Leigh Arms for an excellent lunch. Route map
5
6
 Sunny, dry, 20C
28/05/19 R Miller From King's Gate Sandstone Trail,to Rock Farm over fields to Bentley Wood. Road to Tirley Garth & woodland path viaPrimrose Wood. Lunch at the Vale Royal Abbey Arms
5.2
7
 Generally OK underfoot. Cloudy turning sunny. 18C
10/06/19 G Miller From The Stock Dove, Romiley via Compstall Road to The Peak Forest Canal, along the tow path, to Marple Aqueduct. Leavingcanal at Lock #7. Return via Brabyns Park & path by river Etherow.
5.8
7
 Generally OK underfoot. Cloudy turning sunny. 18C
24/06/19 W Montgomery From The Dun Cow @ Ollerton.Two sections where the path was very overgrown and difficult to follow.
4.5
6
 Flat, warm, muggy & dry underfoot
08/07/19 J Chrimes From the Bells O'Peover via the churchyard to Peover Eye. Ffollow stream, pass the caravan park.onto A50 then track to Peover Hall. Tracks & fields to the A50, through Hillcrest farmyard to Mill Lane & Foxcovert Lane over fields to Barrows Brow & pub
5.5
8
 Warm 21C sunny spells, dry underfoot
22/07/19 G W Scott From the Salt Barge follow the Trent Mersey canal to Anderton. Walk down to the R Weaver towards Northwich. Over Warrington Old Rd to Neumann's Flash & return to pub for a good lunch.
4.5
8
 Hot & dry, 24C. Good walking
05/08/19 J Adshead From the car park @ west of Errwood reservoir over the dam, turn south, climbi to join undulating path east of the reservoir to Pack Horse Bridge over the infant R Goyt, north to road, then along road to return to the Goyt Valley car park. Good lunch & Marstons cask ale @ The Stanley Arms, Oven Bottom
4.6
5
 Warm 24C, mainly dry underfoot, a few marshy bits
19/08/19 RJ Feltham A walk around Antrobus through lanes and fields. We walked through a field of Alpacas who were extremely friendly. Started and finished at the Antrobus Arms where we had a very good lunch.
5
6
 Weather good 20C but very wet in last 10 min
02/09/19 N Lamping From the Hazel Pear at Acton Bridge via Delamere Way to Lower Green and then to Crowton. A circular route was then followed along byways and country lanes back to Acton Bridge.
5.3
7
 Nice early autumn weather, sunny 20C
16/09/19 G Miller From the Salt Line Car Park, Hassall Green via Trent and Mersey Canal to Lock 64. Onto Wheelock Rail Trail . Cross the A534 take path past Sandbach Mill &d follow Houndings Lane pass Tall Chimneys. Wwalk through valley to the Car Park Lunch at the Blue Bell Inn, Smallwood
5
5
 Overcast, maily dry underfoot, some wet grass
30/09/19 R Miller Yeld Lane car park to Delemere forest, Battle-axe path into forest returning via Linmere Moss tup 250ft to Old Pale Heights,return to the car via Nettleford woods. Lunch @ VR Abbey Arms
4.5
6
 Hazy sun, 15C ok underfoot
14/10/19 W Montgomery From Hartford brige along R Weaver to Hunts Lock, return along river, into Davenham Eaton Lane & down to Vale Royal Lock. Cross the river & return to Hartford Hall for lunch
6
7
 Mild 18C & dry. Very slippy mud in latter stage
28/10/19 G W Scott from Stafforshire Knot, Gillow Heath climb via track to Mow Lane, sharp right onto Congleton Edge to Cross road, up steps & continue along the Edge. After 0.5ml left and down steep steps to Congleton Edge Rd. Right & down to Biddulph Rd. 0.25ml ascend steps by viaduct to Biddulph Way. Return to pub via the Way & Marshfield Lane. Great views of Cheshire & Biddulph Valley along the walk, excellent lunch @ Staffs Knot.
4.2
5
 Dry, sunny & clear 10C dry underfoot
11/11/19 J Adshead Lazy Trout, Meerbrook to the “Long Trail” along the eastern side of the reservoir cross the dam to circle reservoir return viathe west side. Good lunch @ thepub.
4.8
7
 5C heavy showers, OK underfoot
25/11/19 J Chrimes From the Badger @ Church Minshull along Shropshire Union Canal to bridge 18 & return
5.4
7
 muddy and slippery along towpath, heavy rain @ times
09/12/19 RJ Feltham From Hayhurst Arms via Moulton to Weaver Way along the river passing the salt mine and view points along the way. Return to Hayhurst for an excellent Christmas lunch.
5.3
8
 Cool 7 sunny dry underfoot
30/12/19 G W Scott From Salt Barge, Marston around the Flashes & Northwich Woodlands click here for details
5.9
4
 Sunny & dry, good walking, 10C