Introduction I am delighted to be out of self isolation and to be Covid-free. It’s been 3 weeks since my last walk, and it felt good to be out in the countryside again. The walk is approximately 7 miles with 990ft, 300m, of ascent to tackle. The weather was dull,…
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Introduction He enjoyed it so much last week that he wanted to come with me again! To save faffing around getting him in the car I decided to walk in the wonderful countryside from Jordan and Delly’s home at Turf Lea, Marple Ridge. Walk time – 3 hours for a…
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Introduction Thursday’s weather forecast has been looking rather grim all week, so when opportunity arose to walk on Wednesday this week, I took it. It turns out we’ve not had a drop of rain up till 4pm on Thursday…. whereas Wednesday…. I decided on an early start, so as to…
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Introduction I decided that a trip to the coast might provide some cooler air than inland today, so a quick blast down the M56 and I was in Wales! The weather today was hot and sunny, and this was an ideal walk for the conditions with two-thirds being either in…
Introduction Rowarth is a beautiful hamlet in the High Peak, near New Mills, yet only just beyond Stockport’s boundary. It is well known for its iconic family pub, the Little Mill Inn. Lantern Pike is a National Trust owned peak with panoramic views in all directions. The weather today was…
Introduction With the possibility of heavy showers in the forecast, I chose not to venture too far today., and I was interested to see how the Canal and river Trust had progressed with the repairs to the dam, which had caused the risk of calamitous flooding into the town of…
Introduction Following last week’s enforced self isolation, it was a joy to be out on a glorious summer’s day today. The weather was very pleasantly warm, the skies mainly clear, temperature perfect with a light, warm breeze. A simply perfect day. This walk is just a few miles from Chatsworth…
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Introduction With thunderstorms forecast for Central and Eastern areas, I decided to head West for my walk today. The walk along the edge of the sandstone ridge is one of the very best walks in Northwest England. The marsh offers a completely different experience, teeming with interesting birds and engineering.…
Taking It Easy I had my second Pfizer Covid 19 vaccination on Tuesday, and so, in case I began to feel side effects, I decided to take an easy walk in a populated area which I know well from previous visits. Woolston Eyes Nature Reserve I have been a permit…
Introduction I like to visit Coombes Valley RSPB reserve just south of Leek every spring, always hoping to see its speciality bird, the pied flycatcher. This year, I chose to combine my trip with a longer walk in this lovely Staffordshire countryside. Travel time –50 minutes each way. Walk time…
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