Introduction Adam, Cal, and I enjoyed a hearty Sunday lunch, followed by the pancakes we’d been unable to meet for back on Shrove Tuesday, so some exercise was called for later in the afternoon. Adam found this interesting short walk in a book that Cal had bought for 20p from…
Category: <span>2 to 4 mile walks</span>
Introduction Yesterday I took Cal into town for a 3.5 hour hair appointment. What’s a man to do on a chilly, but gloriously sunny January morning – can’t just hang around in St Anne’s Square amongst the Chinese lanterns. Well, it so happens I’d done some pre-planning. I’d occasionally seen…
Introduction It was such an unseasonably warm December day today. So, although I’d played 2 hours tennis this morning, I couldn’t resist a short walk in one of my favourite places. This is a fantastic place for dog walking, well made paths, and no wildlife nor livestock to worry about…
Introduction Those who follow me regularly will recognise this as a very similar walk to that which I posted on 7 November 2020. 11 month old Rolo has been staying with us for a couple of days. I love this walk, and wanted my first solo outing with him to…
Introduction Cal wanted to crack on with her decorating work as we prepare her mom’s former home in Bramhall for letting. Despite the rain, I fancied some fresh air and took a lovely walk in the local countryside. The journey is 10 minutes each way. The walk was 3.8 miles,…
Introduction White Nancy featured in my blog back in October 2020 when I walked on the Rainow side of Kerridge Hill. Today’s walk was based around the heart of Bollington. https://www.half-daywalker.com/?paged=2&cat=148 It’s such a great area, and the climb up so invigorating that it brings me back time and again.…
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Rain Arriving Soon The forecast for today has been consistent – it’s going to rain from mid-morning. So, I planned an early start, a short drive, and a short walk! The downside to an early start is fighting through the school / rush hour traffic. I left home at 8.05,…
Introduction Caroline suggested a Sunday morning stroll, hoping to beat the showers. For a while we have been meaning to visit the local landmark that is Mellor Cross. So, it was off to the hills and moors of Stockport, above the village of Mellor. Travel time –about half an hour…
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Tier 4 – Exercise From Home I rose to a beautiful snowy morning on this New Year’s Eve, our first day in Tier 4 Coronavirus restrictions. This seems as good a place as any to start a walk and avoid hazardous driving conditions and take exercise whilst remaining near home.…
The Greater Manchester Tour The “social bubble” of Caroline, Adam and I ventured forth once again, and continued our tour of the boroughs of Greater Manchester, following the visit to Ramsbottom in the borough of Bury on 1st November and the City of Manchester on 1st December. Adam was our…
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