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) …
Arnside, Cumbria Sunday 5th September 2010
Today’s Walks Moderate Leader: Leo & Jean Keenan Distance: 8.5 miles We leave Arnside along the Promenade and then climb steadily to reach the viewpoint on top of Arnside Knott (about 160 metres). From here we descend through Arnside Knott Wood to Arnside Tower, then Middlebarrow Plain and Eaves Wood, stopping at Silverdale for lunch and toilet break. After …
Kettlewell, Yorkshire Sunday 22nd August 2010
Today’s Walks Strenuous Leader: Rowland Nock Distance: 12 miles From Kettlewell we head out towards Providence Pot following Dowber Gill Beck and then on to Hag Dyke. We will then pick up the main path onto Great Whernside (704m, height gain from Kettlewell 500m). From here we head north along the ridge via Black Dike End where we will …
Loggerheads, North Wales Sunday 8th August 2010
Today’s Walks Moderate Leader: Jackie Gudgeon Distance: 8 miles A varied walk covering woodland, riverside, quiet lanes, with some lovely views over the surrounding countryside. We start off with a walk along the Leete Path high above the River Alun, passing quarries and caves, before descending towards Cilcain (we might visit Cilcain for lunch if we feel like a …
Castleton, Derbyshire Sunday 25th July 2010
Today’s Walks Strenuous Leader: Mark & Julia Gibbons Distance: 9 miles, Ascent 1050 ft This walk across riverside pastureland and the High Peak follows ancient marching roads, passing battlefields and a Roman fort. We begin with a gentle walk beside Peakshole Water and the River Noe, passing the Roman fort of Navio, to reach Brough. Touching the outskirts of …