{"id":1005612,"date":"2022-05-26T15:41:47","date_gmt":"2022-05-26T14:41:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.half-daywalker.com\/?p=1005612"},"modified":"2022-11-04T15:11:06","modified_gmt":"2022-11-04T15:11:06","slug":"former-moorside-hotel-to-kettleshulme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.half-daywalker.com\/?p=1005612","title":{"rendered":"Former Moorside Hotel to Kettleshulme"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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With a North East Cheshire Lawn Tennis League match to play this evening, a short walk not too far away was the order of the day today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just over the back of Lyme Park, and on the road from Higher Disley to Kettleshulme lies the old Moorside Hotel, now a school for children with “emotional, social and mental health difficulties”. It is a 25 – 30 minute drive from Cheadle Hulme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This delightful 4.3 mile walk took 2 hours 30 minutes, but would be improved by adding 1 mile and, say, 40 minutes as described towards the end of the blog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The weather was rather unkind, with rain on and off throughout, a good test for my brand new walking shoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most of the walk is on field tracks amongst livestock, or on roads, so not ideal for dogs to be off the lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is off road car parking at the start point, satnav SK12 2AP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The walk is on OS Explorer Map OL1.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Mudhurst Road to New House Farm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The weather was gloomy as I looked north from the start point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I made my way along the school drive, continuing onto a track over the fields. There was a good view over to the top of Lyme Park (Bow Stones).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Turning right towards Cliff, the views towards Whaley Bridge are beautiful, even in this weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As are the views across towards Kettleshulme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The cattle in the path had calves, but were, nevertheless, disinterested by my presence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The views remained stunning! I’d love to do this again on a sunny day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The sheep and lambs were enjoying it too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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My route continued to head gradually downhill, turning right as I almost reache a minor road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I passed some small farm settlements and beautifully green cloughs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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New House Farm To Todd Brook Mill<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Just before Cornhill Farm, I took the stile on my left, continued along in front of the farm then left down a steep bank with the wall on my left. The distinct line of Taxal Edge is seen across the valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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At the bottom o the hill is Todd Brook, which feeds into its now infamous namesake reservoir above Whaley Bridge, downstream from here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Across the stream, up the bank and over the stile, a short stretch on minor roads leads to a row of mill cottages, and a right turn down a track brought me to a mill, which is no longer active. Nor is it shown on the map!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Surely this will make someone a lot of money, if developed as flats or a holiday site!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the field at the foreground of the last picture above, is left some classic old farm machinery. Very sculptural!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Todd Brook Mill to Higher Lane<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Just along the track, I loved this 4-way Peak and Northern Footpaths Society sign. I took the path to Disley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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At Cornfield Farm, the livestock are goats and alpacas!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I’ve never used this minor road between Higher Lane and Kettleshulme. It’s very quiet and picturesque.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Had I not wanted quite such a short walk, I would have crossed Higher Lane to the path opposite. This path rises up to meet the Gritstone Trail at the top of Lyme Park and a right turn along the Trail would lead back to the car. It would have added a mile to the walk and another 200feet of climb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, the road was quiet, so it was a pleasant stroll up to the car. It can be busy and vehicles go fast along it, and sometimes, it seems, too fast!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Back at the car, the view northwest to the city is slightly clearer than when I left!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This is a fantastic walk. The views really are stunning, and the slightly longer version described above would make a great half day out for anyone, especially on a sunny day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And Finally….<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

From Dropout Boogie, the new album by The Black Keys, this funky tune is “For The Love Of Money”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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