Introduction I worked in Northwich for more than 12 years, and was looking forward to returning to this familiar area. The high winds of Thursday had abated a little by Friday, and so, with Rolo alongside me, I decided it was safe enough for a lowland walk. The area to…
Category: <span>4 to 6 mile walks</span>
Introduction Storm Ciaran is with us, but I decided it was still worth getting out for a short walk to enjoy some autumnal colour. In fact, the weather was dark and moody with low cloud, but very little rain and only a very light breeze. The walk is 4.5 miles…
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Introduction Rolo has been staying this week, so despite the wet start to the day, a walk was essential! And by the time I reached Bollington, the rain had stopped and it was lovely weather for a good hike. This is a regular favourite for me, but there are a…
Introduction A short walk in the hills where Stockport meets the Derbyshire High Peak. It was comfortable walking weather, around 15deg C, cloudy and rather breezy. It was very grey and dull, which, I heard later, was due to storm Agnes picking up smoke from American wildfires, and dropping it…
Introduction So, it’s officially a heatwave. I decided that a short walk would suffice in this heat. It was already 22 degC when I left home on the short drive to the lay-by next to the former Cheshire Hunt Inn, now the Cheshire Hunt Holiday Cottages. It’s just a 20…
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Introduction Cal and I had some time on our hands today, so we headed north to the popular folly and beauty spot of Rivington Pike, situated between Bolton and Chorley. The weather was warm with sunny spells, and a couple of brief, sharp showers. Rivington is a 40 minute drive…
Introduction With a tennis match to play tonight, I settled on a short, easy , local walk today. But don’t be deceived, this is a lovely summer stroll. It was a lovely walking day, 17 degC, mainly sunny,but some big clouds developing too. The car park at Redesmere, just south…
Introduction I made a late change to my plans today, and I’m so glad I did. I avoided the storms that were in the hills to the east, and enjoyed a super walk in pretty countryside around the village of Irby. It was a decent day, reasonably warm with lots…
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Introduction Thursday’s weather forecast being quite grim, I had worked out a short walk relatively close to home. When the opportunity arose to complete the walk a day earlier than usual, I thought it worth taking. Prestbury is a location for big houses and pleasant, rolling countryside, interspersed with streams…
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Introduction Rolo is staying with us for three days. I love walking with him, but it is hard work as he is very strong! There is a lot more to remember when you’re taking a dog with you. Unfortunately, this resulted in me forgetting my rucksack with lunch and water…
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