Introduction I enjoyed my last walk up two big hills, and left home intending to ascend another one . Great Manshead Hill had been my aim. However, the rather gloomy conditions, an unexpected path diversion, and my aching bones from a hard afternoon’s tennis the day before caused me to…
Category: <span>4 to 6 mile walks</span>
Introduction I had time to get out for a short walk in the High Peak today. This four mile stroll fitted the bill nicely, so I headed up to a mecca for hill walkers, Hayfield. It occurred to me that, if you’ve never been walking in the hills, this is…
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Introduction There is a change in the weather patterns as autumn approaches. Today, I decided to get out early in a (successful) bid to beat the showers! The River Goyt provides wonderful local walks from its source in the Peak District all the way to Stockport, where it meets the…
Introduction So, this is my first blog for 7 weeks. Some weeks away, a trip to the Test cricket, and a nasty bout of shingles followed by a nasty bout of Covid 19 have all interrupted my usual pattern of weekly walks. I’ve missed the really hot weather that would…
Introduction The weather has cooled during this week, and it was a fresh, very pleasant summer’s day as I headed out to Whaley Bridge. I started the walk at Hockerley, an estate above the town of Whaley Bridge, 30 minutes drive from Cheadle Hulme. The walk is 5.7 miles with…
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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…
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