Today’s Walks Moderate Leader: Jackie Gudgeon Distance: 9 miles From Uppermill we follow the Huddersfield Narrows Canal for about a mile to reach the Brownhills Visitor Centre where there are toilets. We then climb by lane, track and moorland to reach the Pots & Pans War Memorial, giving us panoramic views of the surrounding hills and valleys. We then …
Shap, Cumbria Sunday 29th May 2011
Today’s Walks Strenuous Leader: Dennis Cookson Distance: 11 Miles From Shap we take the footpath past the Goggleby Stone to Shap Abbey before heading along the River Lowther to the village of Rosgill. We then follow a section of the ‘Coast to Coast Walk’ to Naddle Bridge via Rawhead. In the distance the dam wall of Haweswater Reservoir …
Frodsham, Cheshire Sunday 1st May 2011
Today’s Walks Strenuous Leader: Allan & Nicole Fraser Distance: Approx 10.5 miles The walk begins with a climb out of Frodsham, heading towards the Delamere Way. Early on there is a good view east over the Cheshire Plain. The Delamere Way zig zags to the Delamere Forest, including short sections on roads, but these are safe and comfortable for …
Saltaire, Yorkshire Sunday 27th March 2011
Today’s Walks Strenuous Leader: Rowland Nock Distance: 11 miles (18 km) We will head out through Saltaire west towards Bingley via Hirst Wood to the aqueduct. We will then follow the River Aire east for a short time before heading up into Shipley Glen and then on to Baildon Bank and into Baildon. From Baildon we will follow Gill …
Skipton, Yorkshire Sunday 27th February 2011
Today’s Walks Strenuous Leader: Dag Griffiths Distance: 12 miles This is a linear walk from East Marton where the coach will drop us off, so it would be preferable to be “booted” and ready to go. NB there are no toilets at East Marton, the nearest are at Gargrave which we will reach after three miles on the Pennine …
West Kirkby, Wirral Sunday 30th January 2011
Today’s Walks Strenuous Leader: Keith Taylor Distance: 9-10 miles Please note the Strenuous team will leave the coach in New Brighton for a bracing walk along the promenade and beach past Leasowe and Hoylake and Red Rocks to West Kirby. A flat easy walk with wide views out to sea. Moderate Leader: Leo & Jean Keenan Distance: 8.5 …
Garstang, Lancashire Sunday 8th January 2011
Today’s Walks Strenuous Leader: Dennis Cookson Distance: 11.5 – 12 miles A linear walk starting from Brock. Crossing the railway line and the M6 the first two miles are in an easterly direction along the River Brock. At Walmsley Bridge we head in a northerly direction across farmland through Calder Vale passing Cobble Hey and Peacock Hill en route …
Styal, Cheshire Sunday 28th November 2010
Today’s Walks Strenuous Leader: Dag Griffiths & Dennis Cookson Distance: 10 miles We head north from Styal Country Park crossing fields and Styal Golf Club towards the village of Handforth. From Handforth Station we take footpaths to walk through the farmland to the east and south of Handforth and along part of the Bollin Valley Way to Wilmslow. At …
Delamere, Cheshire Sunday 28th November 2010
Today’s Walks Strenuous Leader: Linda Williams Distance: 11.25 miles or less An interesting and varied stroll through Cheshire’s fine landscapes. Commencing with meandering woodland paths through forest, past meres and thickets. Onward over pastures and croplands, including corn forest walk, and through the village of Looking Glass past the cat and over telegraph hill, today’s only substantial climb. We …
Cartmel, Cumbria Sunday 31st October 2010
Strenuous Leader: Rowland Nock Distance: 11 miles From Cartmel we head out east past the Priory on the Cistercian Way climbing Hampsfell (220 m) with its wonderful observation tower giving panoramic views, including the Kent Estuary, Morecambe Bay, and beyond. We then wend our way round Cartmel near Allithwaite heading on past Birkby Hall and eventually picking up the …
Rivington, Lancashire Sunday 10th October 2010
Today’s Walks This is an alternative to our planned venue of Lyme Park, as we discovered that the national trust are now not accepting coaches into lyme park unless it is a booked visit to the hall and gardens. Alternative parking/dropping off on the boundaries of the park was investigated but none were found to be viable. Most people booked …
Ingleton, Yorkshire Sunday 26th September 2010
Today’s Walks Strenuous Leader: Dag Griffiths Distance: 12 miles From Ingleton we pick up the bridleway across Ingleborough Common to the summit of Ingleborough (724 metres). From the summit we descend to Gaping Ghyll and make our way to Clapham, passing Ingleborough Cave and following alongside Clapham Beck. From Clapham we take paths across fields (likely to be muddy) …