Introduction The overnight rain had passed ang it was sunny and breezy as I headed south for a simple walk up to Mow Cop, which is situated to the east of Biddulph. The walk is in East Cheshire, though the border with Staffordshire runs along part of the path and…
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Introduction I continue to take care of my dislocated toe (I have a podiatry assessment tomorrow), so found another lowland walk in a semi-urban area today. I’m not really familiar with this part of north Manchester, so was looking forward to finding out more.The walk includes sections in the 3…
Introduction September has brought some easier walking conditions and it was a little wet underfoot today, but thankfully the weather stayed dry and pleasantly warm, though cloudy today. I have been troubled by a painful toe on and off for a few weeks, and after a trip to the GP…
Introduction In this incredible heat, I decided the altitude and the shelter of the trees made a short walk in Macclesfield Forest the only sensible place to wander today. The temperature was a mere 29 deg C at the car park, 35 deg C back down in the suburbs. Macclesfield…
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Introduction After a difficult morning, I just found time for a short walk from the brilliant walking hub that is the village of Rowarth. Yesterday I lost a great friend in Loraine Somers whose regular comments and interest in my blog are just one small part of what I will…
Introduction After exploring the northern end of the Sandstone Trail last week, I decided to pick up a section towards the southern end of the trail today. It was raining as I got out of the car, but gradually improved , and was gloriously sunny when I returned. This walk…
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Introduction With a busy day on the golf course due tomorrow, I kept my walk quite short today. The weather was cloudy, but bright, warm and dry – great for walking. This walk starts at the top of the hill above Frodsham, a 40 minute drive from Cheadle Hulme. It’s…
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Introduction This classic White Peak walk is similar to, but shorter than, one I completed on 12th April 2025. It’s a place that’s worth visiting regularly! The weather was Breezy, and generally cloudy. This walk starts in the village of Litton, a 45 minute drive from Cheadle Hulme. The walk…
Introduction Today may be the last day of the searing heat we’ve experienced this last week, and with a tennis match to play this evening, I chose a shortish, none too strenuous walk in lovely countryside. It’s a 30 minute drive from Cheadle Hulme to Bosley. The walk was around…
Introduction Although I didn’t see the sun today, it was a pleasant day for walking – cool, still and bright. In my last post I mentioned the trees not yet being fully in leaf, well they are now. And this is a predominantly woodland walk, though the map below wouldn’t…
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