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.…
Half-Day Walker Posts
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 So, we have a heatwave. For me, this meant walking either in the woods, up on the moors, or by the sea, for any cooler conditions. As the gull gives away, I chose the sea. Holywell is in the near corner of Wales, the northeast. I started the walk…
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 chose this walk for its seemingly varied landscapes, canal, hills, cloughs and lakes. I made my way to Littleborough, a 50 minute drive from Cheadle Hulme. The walk is 6 miles with 650feet of ascent. The weather was cool and cloudy with a northerly breeze. It took 2…
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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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