Introduction It was misty as I drove over towards Buxton from Macclesfield this morning, but it was evident that the mist would burn away, and so it proved. Hollinsclough is a classic starting point for an ascent of Chrome Hill, but I decided to explore an area further to the…
Category: <span>Derbyshire Dales & Staffs Moorlands</span>
Introduction This is always one of my favourite areas to walk. Driving to Wildboarclough takes 45 minutes from Cheadle Hulme. The weather was dry and misty in the low cloud. The cloud lifted as the morning wore on, but never really disappeared. It was unseasonably warm, and I was glad…
Introduction I was hoping to tackle a hill in Wales today, but the weather forecast made England a better option. The area just to the north east of Stoke-on-Trent is one I have never explored, so I created a route from the OS Map, not quite knowing what to expect.…
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Introduction I thought I would take my lead from Springwatch for this walk. Springwatch this year has been based in the nearby Longshaw Estate. The weather forecast indicated thunderstorms from lunchtime onwards, so I was out of the house by 7.30, and walking by 8.30. I started the walk from…
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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 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 We have family coming to stay today, until Sunday, so I was up and out early to enjoy the warm sunshine, and the calm before the storm. This walk starts near to Congleton, a 35 minute drive from Cheadle Hulme. The walk is 8 miles with 1000feet of steady…
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Introduction A glorious day to visit a classic White Peak area before the crowds arrive. I headed out to Taddington Wood on the A6 between Buxton and Bakewell. The traffic was kind for once, and I arrived in 50 minutes. The walk is 7.5 miles with 1300feet of ascent. It…
Introduction Great day for a walk! It started with more cloud than sun, but the middle part of the day was still, dry, and sunny. So, I headed up to the Peak District, through Castleton and Hope to Hathersage. The journey took from Cheadle Hulme took an hour. This route…
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Introduction It was a wet morning, as I set off for North Staffordshire. It remained grey for most of this walk, but not too rainy. The journey is about 40 minutes each way by car from Cheadle Hulme to Gun End, not too far from Danebridge and Rushton Spencer. This…
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