{"id":1009710,"date":"2025-04-17T16:34:57","date_gmt":"2025-04-17T15:34:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.half-daywalker.com\/?p=1009710"},"modified":"2025-04-17T16:35:00","modified_gmt":"2025-04-17T15:35:00","slug":"wildboarclough-and-three-shires-head","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.half-daywalker.com\/?p=1009710","title":{"rendered":"Wildboarclough And Three Shires Head"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I took an extended walk over some of this ground on 1st April 2021 .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-half-day-walker wp-block-embed-half-day-walker\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"jDxGr1tYSD\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.half-daywalker.com\/?p=1003349\">Three Shires Head or Three Shire Heads?<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Three Shires Head or Three Shire Heads?&#8221; &#8212; Half-Day Walker\" src=\"https:\/\/www.half-daywalker.com\/?p=1003349&#038;embed=true#?secret=eGqkFWrkbA#?secret=jDxGr1tYSD\" data-secret=\"jDxGr1tYSD\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whilst I&#8217;ve walked much of the route before, it is a joy to regularly revisit this area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This walk is a 40 minute drive from Cheadle Hulme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is just 5 miles but has a bit of a kick with 1000feet of ascent .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It took 2 hours 45 minutes to complete, plus 15 minutes for lunch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At this time of year, the moors are alive with nesting birds and sheep with lambs, so definitely a dogs on a lead walk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I walked in a clockwise direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The walk is on OS Explorer Map OL24.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I parked at Clough House Car Park, postcode SK110BD, What 3 Words \/\/\/whiplash.unloaded.outs<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"690\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.half-daywalker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot_20250415-100303_OS-Maps.jpg?fit=1024%2C690&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1009711\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.half-daywalker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot_20250415-100303_OS-Maps.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.half-daywalker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot_20250415-100303_OS-Maps.jpg?resize=300%2C202&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.half-daywalker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot_20250415-100303_OS-Maps.jpg?resize=768%2C518&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clough House To Three Shires Head<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I made my way towards the familiar Cumberland Brook path, with the monolith that is Shutlingsloe rising behind me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"812\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.half-daywalker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250417_101113.jpg?fit=812%2C768&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1009715\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.half-daywalker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250417_101113.jpg?w=812&amp;ssl=1 812w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.half-daywalker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250417_101113.jpg?resize=300%2C284&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.half-daywalker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250417_101113.jpg?resize=768%2C726&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 812px) 100vw, 812px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The valley was a picture in the glorious sunshine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.half-daywalker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250417_101721.jpg?fit=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1009716\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.half-daywalker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250417_101721.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.half-daywalker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250417_101721.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.half-daywalker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250417_101721.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the head of the valley, the path splits and I crossed the brook, enjoying a final view down the valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.half-daywalker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250417_103256.jpg?fit=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1009717\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.half-daywalker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250417_103256.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.half-daywalker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250417_103256.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.half-daywalker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250417_103256.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The path crosses the moor, rising steadily before crossing the A54 and descending to the headwaters of the River Dane.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"713\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.half-daywalker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250417_111000.jpg?fit=1024%2C713&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1009718\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.half-daywalker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250417_111000.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.half-daywalker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250417_111000.jpg?resize=300%2C209&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.half-daywalker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250417_111000.jpg?resize=768%2C535&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The path enters the valley and it&#8217;s only a short walk to the pretty tourist trap of Three Shires Head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Three Shires Head<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.half-daywalker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250417_112032.jpg?fit=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1009719\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.half-daywalker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250417_112032.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.half-daywalker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250417_112032.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.half-daywalker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250417_112032.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The three counties that meet here are Cheshire, Derbyshire and Staffordshire. I took this picture from Cheshire; the people on the bank opposite are in Derbyshire; the small bridge to their right would take them into Staffordshire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.half-daywalker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250417_112335.jpg?fit=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1009720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.half-daywalker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250417_112335.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.half-daywalker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250417_112335.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.half-daywalker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250417_112335.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The picture below shows the Staffordshire side more clearly, to the right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"843\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.half-daywalker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250417_112530.jpg?fit=843%2C768&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1009721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.half-daywalker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250417_112530.jpg?w=843&amp;ssl=1 843w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.half-daywalker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250417_112530.jpg?resize=300%2C273&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.half-daywalker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250417_112530.jpg?resize=768%2C700&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 843px) 100vw, 843px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Three Shires Head To Wildboarclough<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My route never left Cheshire, and I took the path that swings round the valley to Cut-Thorn. Here, I stopped awhile to watch a beautiful male wheatear resting in a field on his journey to northern breeding grounds &#8211; a stunning bird. I was then delighted to see my first swallows of the year, a pair circling the cottage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I crossed the moors here enjoying the sight and sound of the curlews patrolling these perfect breeding grounds, before recrossing the A54 and heading downhill, back towards Shutlingsloe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"992\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.half-daywalker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250417_120450.jpg?fit=992%2C768&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1009722\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.half-daywalker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250417_120450.jpg?w=992&amp;ssl=1 992w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.half-daywalker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250417_120450.jpg?resize=300%2C232&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.half-daywalker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250417_120450.jpg?resize=768%2C595&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 992px) 100vw, 992px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The path enters the woodland below, in dappled sunlight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.half-daywalker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250417_121442.jpg?fit=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1009723\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.half-daywalker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250417_121442.jpg?w=768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.half-daywalker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250417_121442.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I passed Crag Hall where a fallen tree provided a good spot for lunch, nd a brief glimpse over the fields to the ubiquitous Sutton Mast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"517\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.half-daywalker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250417_122037.jpg?fit=1024%2C517&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1009725\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.half-daywalker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250417_122037.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.half-daywalker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250417_122037.jpg?resize=300%2C151&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.half-daywalker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250417_122037.jpg?resize=768%2C388&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Continuing down the lane I passed Wildboarclough Church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.half-daywalker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250417_123949.jpg?fit=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1009724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.half-daywalker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250417_123949.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.half-daywalker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250417_123949.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.half-daywalker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250417_123949.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wildboarclough To Clough House<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I saw no wild boar, but the brook here is delightful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.half-daywalker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250417_124234.jpg?fit=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1009726\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.half-daywalker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250417_124234.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.half-daywalker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250417_124234.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.half-daywalker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250417_124234.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I could have saved my legs and strolled back up the lane, but I decided to brave the driveway that forms the first part of the ascent of Shutlingsloe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s very pretty and worthwhile. Here is a view over to Crag Hall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.half-daywalker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250417_125041.jpg?fit=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1009727\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.half-daywalker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250417_125041.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.half-daywalker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250417_125041.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.half-daywalker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250417_125041.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And then the steep path up the hill leaves to my left.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.half-daywalker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250417_125339.jpg?fit=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1009728\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.half-daywalker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250417_125339.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.half-daywalker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250417_125339.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.half-daywalker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250417_125339.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> I carried on traversing the hillside, my way being guarded by the pheasants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.half-daywalker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250417_130330.jpg?fit=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1009729\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.half-daywalker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250417_130330.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.half-daywalker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250417_130330.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.half-daywalker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250417_130330.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The path slowly drops down to the streamside road, and then it&#8217;s a short walk to the car park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One final delight was the sight of a red kite soaring above me. They are slowly colonising this part of the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"689\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.half-daywalker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250417_131037.jpg?fit=1024%2C689&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1009730\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.half-daywalker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250417_131037.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.half-daywalker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250417_131037.jpg?resize=300%2C202&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.half-daywalker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250417_131037.jpg?resize=768%2C517&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is just a lovely walk, which I would recommend to anyone with three hours to spare and the energy for the 1000feet of ascent!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">And Finally&#8230;.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Lilacs are a Manchester band in the style of The Courteeners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is &#8220;Calling It A Night&#8221;. 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