Northern Walking Programme
This is the complete list of Northern events for the 12 months ending today. You can see the current Northern programme by clicking on the link below:
Past Northern Walks
| Saturday 24 November 2007 | CHESHIRE PEAKLAND EDGE | Leader: Mike & Cathy |
| An 8 mile walk including Lyme Park and sections of the Macclesfield Canal. Meet 10.30 at Middlewood Way car park at Higher Poynton by The Boar’s Head pub. Easy | ||
| Saturday 1 December 2007 | DARK PEAK, HOPE VALLEY | Leader: Martin |
| A walk including the favourites of Lose Hill and the villages of Castleton and Hope. Meet 10.30 at Hope Station. An early evening meal has been arranged at the Woodbine Cafe in Hope after the walk. Easy | ||
| Sunday 9 December 2007 | DERWENT VALLEY, SOUTH PEAKS | Leader: Barbara |
| A 10 mile walk from Cromford to Ambergate along the Cromford Canal and back along the Midshires Way. Meet 10.30 at Cromford Wharf. Easy | ||
| Saturday 15 December 2007 | SOUTH PENNINES; HAWORTH | Leader: Mark |
| A Christmas time walk from this pretty Yorkshire village taking in the moors made famous by some writers in the 19th century. Try going there and avoiding their name!! Meet 10.30 at main upper car park in Haworth, between Keighley and Hebden Bridge. Moderate | ||
| Saturday 22 December 2007 | CENTRAL PEAKS; BAKEWELL | Leader: Alison |
| An 8 mile walk going via Pilsley, Hassop, Great Longstone, Little Longstone and the Monsal Trail with a possible pub stop en route. Tea shop and possible meal at the end. Meet 10.30 at Main car park in Bakewell (by the bridge). Easy / Moderate | ||
| Monday 24 December 2007 | DARK PEAK; HAYFIELD | Leader: Mike |
| A pre Christmas walk taking in some of the moors that form the Peaks’ western edges. Meet 10.30 at main car park in Hayfield. Moderate | ||
| Thursday 27 December 2007 | MACCLESFIELD FOREST CIRCULAR, CHESHIRE | Leader: Sonia & Julian |
| A 9 mile circular walk from Macclesfield forest taking in Shutlingsloe, Wildboarclough and the forest. Meet 10.00 at Macclesfield Forest car bank opposite Trentbank reservoir (GR 962 712), next to visitors centre. Moderate | ||
| Sunday 30 December 2007 | DARK PEAKS; KINDER SCOUT SOUTH SIDE | Leader: Sonia & Julian |
| A walk on to southern edge of this peak taking in Grinslow Knoll, Kinder Low and Brown Knoll. Meet 10.00 at Barber Booth car park (near Edale) - note correction. Moderate | ||
| Saturday 5 January 2008 | FLINTSHIRE - LOGGERHEADS | Leader: Elaine & Dave |
| A 9.5 mile hike to kick start the new year just over the border from Chester. Taking in Foel Fendig and the River Alyn along the edge of the Clwydian Hills. Followed by mulled wine and mince pies back in Cheshire. Meet 10.00 at Loggerheads visitor centre on A494 west of Mold. Moderate | ||
| Saturday 12 January 2008 | DARK PEAKS; KINDER SCOUT | Leader: John |
| Sorry - Cancelled. | ||
| Friday 18 January 2008 | NATIONAL WINTER BEER FESTIVAL EVENING; MANCHESTER | Leader: Mike |
| Easiest walk of the year!!! Meet from 6.30 in the festival; CIS centre nr Victoria station. A chance to try out up to 200 different beers (or at least to look at them!!) Entry fee payable. | ||
| Saturday 19 January 2008 | WIRRAL; CHESHIRE | Leader: Mark & Sue |
| A pleasant 8 mile walk going through varied Wirral countryside taking in the Dee Estuary and including pub stop. Meet 10.30 at Thurstaston Common Car Park on the A540 north of Heswall. Easy | ||
| Saturday 26 January 2008 | HOPE VALLEY, CASTLETON | Leader: Alison |
| Note Change of Date A 10 mile walk in the central Peaks taking in Peak Forest, Bradwell, Brough and Hope. Meet 10.30 at main car park Castleton. Moderate | ||
| Saturday 2 February 2008 | DARK PEAKS, BLACK HILL | Leader: Sonia & Julian |
| A 9 mile walk up the Pennine Way via Laddow Rocks to Black Hill, the highest point in West Yorkshire. The return route goes via White Low back to Crowden. Meet 10.30 at Crowden car park on A628 Woodhead Road north east of Glossop. Moderate | ||
| Sunday 3 February 2008 | QUERNMORE (LANCS) | Leader: Jenny & Chris |
| New Event. Jenny and Chris are leading this walk for their local YHA group, but Footprints Members are welcome. 6 Miles over moors, through woods, and with good views of Morecambe Bay Meet at the Rigg Lane car park, Quernmore Village at 10:30. Easy | ||
| Sunday 10 February 2008 | ROSSENDALE - RAMSBOTTOM | Leader: Mike |
| An 8 mile moorland walk above this West Pennine valley. A linear walk starting with a train ride on the East Lancs Railway to Rawtenstall. Meet 10.30 at Ramsbottom station. Moderate | ||
| Saturday 16 February 2008 | DARK PEAKS; FAIRHOLMES | Leader: Alison |
| A 10 mile walk taking in Ladybower Reservoir and good views of the Derwent Moors. Meet 10.30 at Fairholmes (of the A57 Snake Pass at Ladybower). Moderate | ||
| Saturday 23 February 2008 | BURSCOUGH & RUFFORD, WEST LANCASHIRE LEVELS | Leader: Keith |
| Omitted from the paper newsletter. A 7 mile scenic walk along canal tow paths and woodland with a visit to the grounds of Rufford Hall. Meet 10.30 at Burscough Station (trains from Manchester & Wigan). Easy | ||
| Saturday 1 March 2008 | SOUTH PENNINES SADDLEWORTH | Leader: Cathy & Mike |
| An 8 mile walk in this corner of the Pennines just to the north west of Manchester. Meet 10.30 at Uppermill visitors centre (Greenfield station 0.5 miles away). Easy | ||
| Tuesday 4 March 2008 | SOCIAL EVENING MEAL / DRINK; CHESHIRE | Leader: Sonia & Julian |
| Update. Meet at the Vale Inn, Adlington Road, Bollington from 19.30. | ||
| Saturday 8 March 2008 | CHATSWORTH, PEAK DISTRICT | Leader: Paul |
| A 9 mile circular walk taking in Beeley village, Stand Wood, Chatsworth park and Edensor village. Meet 10.30 at Calton Lees car park off the B6012 south end of Chatsworth park. Easy | ||
| Saturday 15 March 2008 | WINTER HILL AND THE BLACK DOG | Leader: Martin |
| New Event. An ideal Spring-time walk!
9 miles including the ascent to Rivington Pike and Winter Hill with a likely stop at the Black Dog (not the Led Zeppelin song!) and a finish at the popular "Piano Bar" tea shop. Meet 10:30 at the Lower Barn car park, Rivington. Moderate with a steady climb - possible muddy sections | ||
| Wednesday 26 March 2008 | SOCIAL DIDSBURY, MANCHESTER THE SUMMER PROGRAMME PLANNING MEETING | Leader: Mike |
| Usual place and time to meet over a meal and plan the next 6 months of walks and events. Bring along your ideas or just come for a get together. Meet from 1900 at The Didsbury pub, Didsbury, Manchester. | ||
| Saturday 29 March 2008 | SOUTH PENNINE, MARSDEN | Leader: Barbara |
| A 10 mile (17.2km) walk from Marsden taking in the Huddersfield Narrow canal and Scammonden Water including parts of the Kirklees Way. Meet 10.30 at Marsden station. Moderate | ||
| Saturday 5 April 2008 | WHITE PEAKS, BAKEWELL | Leader: Hayley |
| A 9 mile circular walk taking in Edensor, Chatsworth, and Rowsley. Meet 10.30 at main car park in Bakewell (by the bridge). Easy | ||
| Saturday 19 April 2008 | STAINFORTH AND RIBBLE WAY | Leader: Mike |
| New Event. A 10 mile stroll in the Yorkshire Dales taking in parts of the Ribble Way and Stainforth and plenty of limestone scenery including the odd cave depending  on the weather and conditions. Meet 10 30 in main square at Settle. moderate.  | ||
| Saturday 26 April 2008 | WEST PENNINES RIVINGTON, WEST PENNINE MOORS | Leader: Louise |
| Sorry, cancelled. | ||
| Saturday 3 May 2008 | STAFFORDSHIRE MOORS PEAK DISTRICT | Leader: Jonathan |
| Note change of date. A 10-12 mile walk over the Staffordshire moorlands with a possible pub stop en route. Meet 10.30 am at the car park by Grindon Church GR 086 545. | ||
| Saturday 10 May 2008 | LATHKILL DALE, WHITE PEAK | Leader: Hayley |
| An 8 mile walk taking in Lathkill Dale, Alport and Over Haddon with promises of cowslip and spring Hawthorn blossoms. Easy. | ||
| Wednesday 14 May 2008 | WIN HILL, DARK PEAK | Leader: Alison |
| A 4 mile evening walk up Win Hill from Ladybower with views of the Derwent Valley and Bamford Edge. Meet 7.15pm at Heatherdene Car Park, on A6013, beside Ladybower reservoir, north of Bamford village. GR: SK202858. Easy. | ||
| Saturday 17 May 2008 | CANNON HALL, SOUTH YORKSHIRE | Leader: Alison |
| A 10 mile walk through park land and countryside, going via Silkstone, Whin Moor Hoylandswaine and Gadding Moor. Meet 10.30 in the car park behind the hall (near the farm shops) Pay and Display car park Canon Hall, Cawthorne, West of Barnsley (Off A635). Easy. | ||
| Sunday 18 May 2008 | SIVERDALE, LANCASHIRE | Leader: Mike |
| A 10 mile walk in this scenic corner of Morecambe Bay taking in the coast and limestone hills of this area. Meet 10.30 at Arnside Station. Moderate. | ||
| Wednesday 21 May 2008 | BASLOW, EASTERN PEAKS | Leader: Barbara |
| A 3.5 mile circular walk taking in Baslow Edge and the Wellington monument. Meet at the main car park (P&D) in Baslow at 7.15 for a 7.30pm start. Drink in a pub in Baslow afterwards. Easy | ||
| Saturday 24 May 2008 | AXE EDGE AND THREE SHIRE HEAD, WESTERN PEAKS | Leader: Catriona |
| A 12 mile walk taking in Axe Edge Moor, Dane Head, Orchard Common, Three Shire Heads, River Dane, Manor Farm, Leech wood, Crag Hall, Cumberland Brook, Cat and Fiddle (Tea, if not Cake) and back to the car park. Meet 10.30 at Derbyshire Bridge car park SK0197716 (off the A537 Cat & Fiddle road just east of The Cat & Fiddle). Moderate | ||
| Monday 26 May 2008 | THE ROACHES, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLAND (SOUTHERN PEAKS) | Leader: Julian & Sonia |
| An 11 mile walk taking in Black Brook, Bearstone Rock and the ridge to Danebridge returning through Gradbach Woods and The Roaches. Tea shop at end of walk. Meet 10.15 for 10.30 start at Roaches Parking bay at SK004 621 which is off the A53 Buxton to Leek road at Upper Hulme. Moderate | ||
| Wednesday 28 May 2008 | ETHEROW VALLEY IN SPRING, BROADBOTTOM, NR GLOSSOP | Leader: Mike |
| An evening wander in the Etherow valley and the hills and woods that edge the Peak District. Meet 7.30 at Broadbottom Station (near east end of M67). Easy | ||
| Friday 30 May 2008 | MAY SOCIAL EVENT: STOCKPORT BEER FESTIVAL | Leader: Andreas |
| Come on down to Edgeley Park, Stockport Home of Sale Sharks & Stockport County Football Club 10 minute walk from Stockport Station. A chance to try up to 100 different beers (or at least view them). Where else can you drink at a beer festival in a sporting stadium. Music entertainment Micradotts 3 piece new wave music ranging from Small Faces, Sex Pistols, The Jam, The Who, Elvis and Kaiser Chiefs. Admission £4 free top CAMRA members Free. Food available. I shall be working behind the bar from 7pm so let me serve you. Pop down any time you wish. | ||
| Saturday 31 May 2008 | HAYFIELD, WESTERN DARK PEAKS FOLLOWED BY CLUB AGM | Leader: Martin |
| A 10.5 mile circular route taking in Rowarth, Cown Edge Rocks and Matley Moor. Meet 10.30 at Sett Valley Trail Car Park in Hayfield. Moderate ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 4.00pm start at The George pub in Hayfield, followed by optional meal at the pub. | ||
| Wednesday 4 June 2008 | WORTLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE | Leader: Alison |
| A 4 mile walk through woodlands and fields on the eastern edges of the Peak District. Meet 19.15 in Wortley village on A629 north of Sheffield. Easy. | ||
| Friday 6 June 2008 | NIGHT HIKE, DARK PEAKS | Leader: Dave |
| As last years set up - at the moment not sure where, but somewhere in the Peaks, meet in a pub about 9 or 10 in the evening then walk through the night til dawn. A fantastic chance to see the hills in a completely different light (so to speak!!) on one of the shorter nights of the year. A torch / head torch will be needed. Moderate. | ||
| Saturday 7 June 2008 | WINSTER, WHITE PEAKS | Leader: Paul |
| A 13 mile walk taking in Stanton Moor, Birchover, Robin Hoods Stride, Youlgreave and Elton. Meet 10.30 in car park by Winster village school on the b5057 in Winster (Nr Matlock). Moderate. | ||
| Wednesday 11 June 2008 | MARPLE, CHESHIRE | Leader: Martin |
| A 5 mile circular walk including a section of the Peak Forest canal. Easy. | ||
| Saturday 14 June 2008 | CHINLEY, DARK PEAKS | Leader: Hayley |
| A 9 mile linear walk from Chinley to Edale taking in Mount Famine, South Head, Edale Cross, Upper Booth and Edale with a return by train. Possible pub stop at the end and tea shop in Upper Booth. Meet 10.30 at Chinley station. Moderate. | ||
| Wednesday 18 June 2008 | CASTLETON, HOPE VALLEY | Leader: Paul |
| A 5 mile walk that takes in Hollins Cross, Mam Tor and the Winnats Pass with a pub stop at the end. Meet at 7.15pm in the main car park in Castleton. Easy. | ||
| Saturday 21 June 2008 | KINDER SCOUT CIRCULAR, DARK PEAKS | Leader: Julian |
| A walk of up to 22 miles doing the whole circumference of Kinder Scout climbing up Fair Brook to the edge and then walking around the whole edge of the Kinder plateau. Meet 09.30 at Birchen Clough Bridge car park on A57 Snake Pass ¾ mile north of the Snake Pass Inn. Option for a meal at the end of the walk in The Snake Pass Inn. Strenuous. | ||
| Wednesday 25 June 2008 | DISLEY CIRCULAR | Leader: Martin |
| A 5 mile circular walk around this small north Cheshire village. Meet 7.30 at Disley Station (On Main A6 Stockport side of village). Easy. | ||
| Saturday 28 June 2008 | HATHERSAGE MOOR, HOPE VALLEY, CENTRAL PEAKS | Leader: Martin |
| Note change of meeting point.
A 6 mile walk taking in Hathersage Moor, Longshaw and Padley. Meet EITHER 10:30 at Grindleford railway station OR at 11.15 for an 11.30 start at the Surprise View car park on the A625 (GR251800). Tea and cakes at Longshaw or Grindleford station. Easy. | ||
| Sunday 29 June 2008 | GOYT VALLEY, WESTERN PEAKS | Leader: Cathy & Mike |
| A 10 mile walk in this popular valley taking in The Midshires Way-Fernileee Reservoir-Bunsal Cob- Whithill Centre-RyeFlatt Farm-Combs–Meveral Farm- Cadster house-Taxal layby. Meet 10.30 at Taxal lay-bye on A5004 south of Whaley Bridge at GR SK 009 799. (20 mins walk from station – lift available from station if required). Moderate. | ||
| Wednesday 2 July 2008 | HATHERSAGE, HOPE VALLEY | Leader: Alison |
| A 4 mile walk taking in Offerton Hall, Highlow Hall and Leadmill Bridge. Meet 19.15 at pay and display car park in Hathersage. Easy. | ||
| Saturday 5 July 2008 | STAFFORDSHIRE PEAKS | Leader: Jonathan |
| A 12 mile walk taking in Ramshaw rock, Gib Tor, and Morridge Top. Meet 10.30 at at Roaches Parking bay at SK004 621 which is of the A53 Buxton to Leek road at Upper Hulme. Moderate. | ||
| Sunday 6 July 2008 | PENDLE HILL, LANCASHIRE | Leader: Andreas |
| A circular walk in Pendle Witch country from the village of Barley incorporating sections of Pendle Way and ascending Pendle Hill via Odgen Reservoir. Walk estimated to be between 8 to 9 miles. Meet 10.30 at Barley Village large car park OS ref 822403. | ||
| Wednesday 9 July 2008 | BIRCHOVER, NR MATLOCK SOUTH EASTERN PEAKS | Leader: Barbara |
| Sorry - postponed. A 3.5 mile circular walk on Stanton moor. Meet 7.15 for a 7.30 start in Birchover outside the Druid Inn. Park on the road in the lower village. Drink in the Druid Inn after the walk. Easy. | ||
| Saturday 12 July 2008 | FORMBY, SEFTON COAST, MERSEYSIDE | Leader: Mark & Sue |
| An 8 mile walk exploring the delightful sand dunes of the Sefton coast,taking in the National Nature Reserve,rich in wildflowers and bird life and famous for its red squirrels. Come and join us in unchartered territory and celebrate Liverpool European Capital of Culture 08. Meet 10.30 a.m. Formby Merseyrail Station. | ||
| Wednesday 16 July 2008 | CORDWELL VALLEY, EASTERN EDGE OF PEAK DISTRICT | Leader: Alison |
| A 4.5 mile evening walk over farmland in a quiet part of North East Derbyshire. Meet 7.15pm in Millthorpe, parking area near junction of Millthorpe Lane/Cordwell Lane (B6051). GR: SK318764. Easy. | ||
| Saturday 19 July 2008 | LOW BRADFIELD, EASTERN PEAKS | Leader: Alison |
| A 13 mile walk around four reservoirs, over moorland and the hamlets of Ughill and Strines. Meet 10.30 at Low Bradfield Post card Café in village centre. Possible pub stop en route, tea shop at end. Moderate. | ||
| Tuesday 22 July 2008 | KERRIDGE EDGE, BOLLINGTON, CHESHIRE | Leader: Julian & Sonia |
| A 5 mile circular walk from Bollington taking in this short edge which over looks the Cheshire Plain including White Nancy. Meet 19.15 for 19.30 start; at the Ranger station car park on Adlington Road, Bollington (GR SJ 931 782). Possible meal before hand if interested. Easy. | ||
| Wednesday 30 July 2008 | MONSAL DALE, WHITE PEAKS | Leader: Paul |
| A short 4 mile circular walk around this spectacular dale. Meet 19.30 in Monsal Dale car park. Easy. | ||
| Saturday 2 August 2008 | GRINDLEFORD AND EDALE, HOPE VALLEY, DARK PEAKS | Leader: Barbara |
| A 12 mile linear walk from Edale station to Grindleford station via Hollins Cross, Lose Hill and the Hope Valley. Meet at Grindleford station at 9.30am for breakfast (If you don’t want breakfast just be there in time to catch the train.) We’ll be catching the 10.29 train, arriving at Edale at 10.47am. Estimated train fare £3.70. Packed lunch. Tea and cakes at Grindleford café at the end of the walk. Please ring before the walk to confirm train times, as they are likely to change between now and the walk. Moderate. 1600ft of ascent and 1830ft descent. | ||
| Wednesday 6 August 2008 | HOPE, HOPE VALLEY | Leader: Alison |
| A 4 mile walk taking in Aston and Brough in the Hope Valley. Pub stop at end. Meet19.15 in main car park in Hope. Easy. | ||
| Saturday 9 August 2008 | PENDLE HILL, LANCASHIRE | Leader: Andreas |
New Event. A circular walk in Pendle Witch country from the village of Barley incorporating sections of the Pendle Way and ascending Pendle Hill via Ogden Reservoir. Distance 8 - 9 miles. Meet 10:30 at Barley Village large car park, GR 822403. Moderate. | ||
| Saturday 16 August 2008 | ALPORT VALLEY, DARK PEAKS | Leader: Julian & Sonia |
| A 13 mile walk over Alport moor to Grains in the Water before descending the Alport Valley and Ashops Valley. Meet 10.15 at Birchen Clough Bridge car park on A57 Snake Pass ¾ mile north of the Snake Pass Inn. Strenuous. | ||
| Saturday 23 August 2008 | BAMFORD EDGE, EASTERN PEAKS | Leader: Barbara |
| An 11 mile walk with outstanding views passing over the tranquil heights of Bamford Edge and the more remote northern crags of Stanedge Edge. Meet at 10.15 for a 10.30 start at the Hollin Bank picnic area/car park below Stanedge Edge, 3km north of Hathersage. Finding the car park is quite a challenge: heading out of Hathersage towards Sheffield, take the left turn at the end of the village (School Lane) and follow the road for approx 2km. Take the first left turn (you’ll see Stanedge Edge in front of you), pass the first car park on the right and continue on to take a sharp right turn, go past the toilets and the car park (Hollin Bank) is a few yards beyond on the right. The car park is Pay & Display (£3.50 per day at time of writing). Packed lunch. Tea shop in Hathersage at the end of the walk. Moderate, 1850ft of ascent/descent. | ||
| Monday 25 August 2008 | MANIFOLD & HAMPS VALLEY CIRCULAR (STAFFORDSHIRE) | Leader: Martin |
| A 12 mile circular walk exploring the high country between the Hamps and Manifold valleys in Staffordshire Moorlands. There are ups and downs with approx 2000ft of ascent (and descent!). Possible pub stops at Grindon and Wetton. The walk includes a visit to Thor’s Cave. Meet at car park in Alstonefield (GR: SK132557).10.30am Possible meal afterwards at the pub in Alstonefield. Moderate. | ||
| Saturday 30 August 2008 | OVER HADDON AND LATHKILL DALE, WHITE PEAKS | Leader: Alison |
| An 11 mile walk taking in Lathkill Dale, Youlgreave, Gratton dale and Middleton. Pub stop at end. Meet 10.30 at Over Haddon car park (South east of Bakewell). Easy. | ||
| Saturday 6 September 2008 | DUNHAM MASSEY, CHESHIRE | Leader: Dave |
| An 8 mile walk on the Cheshire plain just outside Greater Manchester taking in The Trans Pennine Trail, the Bridgewater canal and Dunham Massey park. Meal afterwards. Meet 10.45 at main Dunham Massey National Trust car park, Nr Altrincham. Easy. | ||
| Saturday 13 September 2008 | WYE DALE, NR BUXTON, WHITE PEAKS | Leader: Barbara |
| An 8 mile walk from the end of the Monsal trail through Chee Dale, Miller’s Dale and Monk’s Dale. Meet at the Wye Dale car park (pay & display) at the western end of the Monsal trail at 10.15 for a 10.30 start. In the light of the recent heavy rain we're unlikely to be able to use the stepping stones in Chee Dale. There is an alternative route though so the walk is still on. If you're planning to do the walk I'd appreciate a text the evening before as there are quite a few people away this weekend.Moderate. | ||
| Saturday 20 September 2008 | HEPTONSTALL AND HARDCASTLE CRAGS, CALDERDALE(SOUTH PENNINES) | Leader: Martin |
| A 9 mile walk taking in this interesting historic village and delightful wooded valley. Some moderate climbing. Meet at car park at Hebden Bridge Railway Station. 10.30. Moderate. | ||
| Wednesday 24 September 2008 | SOCIAL DIDSBURY, MANCHESTER THE WINTER PROGRAMME PLANNING MEETING | Leader: Mike |
| Usual place and time to meet over a meal and plan the next 6 months of walks and events. Bring along your ideas or just come for a get together. Meet from 1915 at The Didsbury Pub, Didsbury, Manchester. | ||
| Saturday 27 September 2008 | CARSINGTON, SOUTH DERBYSHIRE | Leader: Jonathan |
| A 12 mile walk taking in the a circular of this reservoir and several of the surrounding places at the Southern end of the Peaks. Meet 10.30 at Carsington Water north car park at of B5035 near Carsington Village at GR SK 248 528. | ||
| Saturday 4 October 2008 | OVERTON WREXHAM / CHESHIRE BORDER | Leader: Dave & Elaine |
Updated. A 10 mile walk around Overton and the Dee valley. | ||
| Saturday 11 October 2008 | PARBOLD, WEST LANCASHIRE. | Leader: Keith |
| An 8 mile walk in this rural part of Lancashire taking in Parbold Hill and the Fairy Glen. Meet 10.30 at Parbold station (off A5209 north west of Wigan). Easy | ||
| Saturday 18 October 2008 | MARPLE, NE CHESHIRE | Leader: Cathy & Mike |
| New Event. A 9-mile walk taking in some of the hilly country bordering the peaks including Marple Bridge, Mellor, Rowarth, Hollywood End and Marple with its quaint canal. Possible pub stop en route. Meet 10:30 at Marple station (NB the one near Marple Bridge) - regular trains from Manchester. Moderate. | ||
| Saturday 25 October 2008 | MOULTON, CHESHIRE | Leader: Robert |
| An 11 mile walk with a tea shop approximately half way around. We walk through scenic Cheshire countryside. Meet 10.30 in free sign posted car park in Moulton village centre. Moulton is just off the A533 south of Northwich. Easy. | ||
| Saturday 1 November 2008 | LOW BRADFIELD, EASTERN PEAKS | Leader: Alison |
| An 11 mile walk taking in four reservoirs and walking via Ughill and Strines. Meet 10.30 in Low Bradfield Village Opposite the Post card Cafe at Low Bradfield. Car park or on road. Possible pub stop en route. Moderate | ||
| Saturday 8 November 2008 | HEBDEN BRIDGE, CALDERDALE | Leader: Mike |
| A 12 mile walk up the Hardcastle Valley (with hopefully fine Autumn colours) to the moors above Heptonstall before returning on the Pennine Way back in to Calderdale. Pub stop en route. Meet 10.30 at Hebden Bridge Station. Moderate | ||
| Monday 10 November 2008 | SOCIAL: "ANNIE GET YOUR GUN", WILMSLOW | Leader: Sonia |
| I will be performing in the above production with Alderley and Wilmslow Amateur Operatic Society all this week. If anyone is interested in coming please contact me so I can book seats for everyone on the same night near to each other. | ||
