Category: <span>6 to 8 mile walks</span>

Introduction The weather forecast indicated that a rainy start would pass eastwards during the morning, so I headed west to to get to the dry spell as soon as possible. The forecast was right, and I drove through the rain on the M56 and arrived at my starting point in…

6 to 8 mile walks West Cheshire, Warrington & Wirral

Introduction A change of plan this week, and I was out walking on a Wednesday which will no doubt leave me confused for the rest of the week! With decent weather, I elected to take on the walk I’d initially planned for last week, when the weather wasn’t conducive. Broadbottom…

6 to 8 mile walks Derbyshire High Peak Greater Manchester Tameside

Introduction After a couple of weeks concentrating on the beautiful limestone valleys of the White Peak, I decided it was time to get out on the moors to the north this week. So, I headed out on the M67, then the A628 Woodhead Pass, and finally the A6024 to Holmbridge.…

6 to 8 mile walks West Yorkshire

Introduction The forecast was for a sunny day, and so it proved as I headed out to the Peak District. Mind, it was rather cold, no more than 6 C all day! The drive over past the Cat and Fiddle gave spectacular views across the Cheshire Plain and as I…

6 to 8 mile walks Derbyshire Dales & Staffs Moorlands

Introduction I am delighted to be out of self isolation and to be Covid-free. It’s been 3 weeks since my last walk, and it felt good to be out in the countryside again. The walk is approximately 7 miles with 990ft, 300m, of ascent to tackle. The weather was dull,…

6 to 8 mile walks Derbyshire Dales & Staffs Moorlands East Cheshire

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Introduction He enjoyed it so much last week that he wanted to come with me again! To save faffing around getting him in the car I decided to walk in the wonderful countryside from Jordan and Delly’s home at Turf Lea, Marple Ridge. Walk time – 3 hours for a…

6 to 8 mile walks East Cheshire Greater Manchester Stockport

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6 to 8 mile walks East Cheshire

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Introduction I decided that a trip to the coast might provide some cooler air than inland today, so a quick blast down the M56 and I was in Wales! The weather today was hot and sunny, and this was an ideal walk for the conditions with two-thirds being either in…

6 to 8 mile walks Wales

Introduction Rowarth is a beautiful hamlet in the High Peak, near New Mills, yet only just beyond Stockport’s boundary. It is well known for its iconic family pub, the Little Mill Inn. Lantern Pike is a National Trust owned peak with panoramic views in all directions. The weather today was…

6 to 8 mile walks Derbyshire High Peak

6 to 8 mile walks Derbyshire High Peak