Introduction This shortish walk is based around the wonderful ancient woodland of Coombes Valley, managed for birds by the RSPB. This is the perfect time to see its special birds, so I set off in hope of seeing some. I started the walk from Coltstone to the south of Leek,…
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Introduction This amazing summer weather in springtime is not to be missed. After taking two lovely walks along the Trent And Mersey Canal between Northwich and Middlewich on the last two days, I decided to take a longer walk on the nearby hills today. I know the area well, particularly…
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Introduction This evening sees my 2025 North East Cheshire Lawn Tennis League get underway, so I chose a shortish, familiar route for my walk on this splendidly sunny day with a perfect temperature for walking. I took an extended walk over some of this ground on 1st April 2021 .…
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Introduction I was booked on a tour of Thornbridge Brewery, Bakewell on Thursday afternoon, so a trip to a classic White Peak area was a great start to the day. The weather was cool, but splendidly sunny. This walk starts in Tideswell Dale, a 45 minute drive from Cheadle Hulme.…
Introduction With a little less time at my disposal today, I chose to stay in Stockport for a shortish walk, and find some new paths in a much visited area. I made my way to Compstall, a 25 minute drive from Cheadle Hulme. The walk is 5 miles with 900feet…
Introduction At last it’s warming up! And with that, comes rain. So, I decided not to venture too far today. This proved to be wise, as an early start meant an early finish before the heavier rain arrived at lunchtime. It’s a 35 minute drive from Cheadle Hulme to Langley,…
Introduction The weather forecast was for fog all day in Wincle. I chose to take a chance and headed out through Macclesfield. There was murky low cloud, but no true fog as I reached the church in Wincle. It was cool, but still, and pretty good walking weather. It’s a…
Introduction Heavy overnight rain had moved away, but more was due to follow from lunchtime, so I just had time for a short 5 mile walk not too far from home. It’s about a half hour drive to Sutton, just south of Macclesfield, from Cheadle Hulme. The weather was dull,…
Introduction On a beautiful cold, sunny day, I chose a waterside walk, not too difficult as I had a tennis match to play in the evening. It’s just a half hour drive to Tintwistle from Cheadle Hulme. The day was bright and still in the hazy sunshine. The walk is…
Introduction With tennis matches to play this evening, I decided on a short walk today, yet with plenty of time, I decided to head off to North Wales and the lovely country park just the other side of Mold. After a very wet day yesterday, today turned out to be…
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