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

Introduction Once again, the weather forecast was poor enough to keep me off the hills, so I elected to continue my discovery of the paths and byways of mid-Cheshire. The weather was cloudy, dry, and fairly warm in a brisk southerly breeze. It’s a half hour drive from Cheadle Hulme…

6 to 8 mile walks East Cheshire West Cheshire, Warrington & Wirral

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Introduction I headed west today, and was pleased to find the M56 quite clear. The sandstone ridge that stretches from Frodsham to Whitchurch hosts the Sandstone Trail, and many other really good footpaths besides. The stretch of this walk from Birch Cottage to Buckoak was included in my walk on…

6 to 8 mile walks West Cheshire, Warrington & Wirral

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Introduction What a fabulous day for a walk! The area to the east of the M61 is one I’ve been visiting more often. These West Pennine Moors seemed an ideal location for today. So, I headed off to my chosen starting point, the charming White Coppice Cricket Club. The weather…

6 to 8 mile walks 8 mile plus walks Lancashire

Introduction I spent time in Yorkshire last week, followed by being laid low with a heavy cold for a few days. So, I decided to stick to numerous paths that I’ve walked many times before, but never as a single walk. The map gives an impression of a walk in…

6 to 8 mile walks Greater Manchester Stockport

Introduction It’s been a very wet week, so I aimed to ensure I was walking on good tracks and minor roads today. I had walked in the lovely Healey Dell with Cal and Adam last year (April 19th), and wanted to explore this area further. Healey Dell is at the…

6 to 8 mile walks Greater Manchester Rochdale

Introduction Rolo is here to stay for a few days, so I selected a very familiar walk, knowing it to be very suitable for the dog. It is also a walk on good, well made surfaces, essential after recent rains. I last walked here in February 2020, a few months…

6 to 8 mile walks Derbyshire Dales & Staffs Moorlands

6 to 8 mile walks East Cheshire

6 to 8 mile walks 8 mile plus walks Bolton Greater Manchester

6 to 8 mile walks 8 mile plus walks Greater Manchester Oldham Tameside

Introduction After a very wet few days, I was a little nervous as I headed out to the Staffordshire / Derbyshire border country in the Peak District. The weather was cool but bright, often sunny, and not at all windy. It’s a 50 minute drive from Cheadle Hulme to the…

6 to 8 mile walks Derbyshire Dales & Staffs Moorlands Derbyshire High Peak

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