Introduction It was a wet morning, as I set off for North Staffordshire. It remained grey for most of this walk, but not too rainy. The journey is about 40 minutes each way by car from Cheadle Hulme to Gun End, not too far from Danebridge and Rushton Spencer. This…
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Introduction A very pleasant day for walking – not too hot and not too cool, took me to the village of Rushton Spencer, between Macclesfield and Leek. Unfortunately, a cloudburst had occurred just before I arrived, and the numerous fields of long grass were very wet, as were my boots,…
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Introduction The sultry heat of early this week had passed this morning, to leave a lovely day 18 degC, bright and largely sunny. I chose to revisit a classic stretch of the Dove Dale, a wonderful and popular tourist spot in the Peak District. However, I, unlike, I estimate, 90%…
Introduction Gosh, it’s been so wet recently… and showers were once again forecast today. However, it was quite cloudy and windy, but it stayed dry for this journey into the Peak District. Birchover and Winster aren’t names that are instantly associated with the White Peak, but both villages are lovely…
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Introduction On a bright, dry day, Cal and I headed off to The Peak District. Bakewel is heaving in the summer, but just busy enough for the shops and eateries to be fully open now. It’s a 1 hour drive from Cheadle Hulme. We parked in the Market Place and…
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Introduction I had a free day today, so made my way out into another wonderful walking area, starting from Gradbach car park. It’s a 40 minute drive from Cheadle Hulme to Gradbach. The weather was bright, with a layer of very high cloud, intermittent sunshine, and quite cold. The walk…
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Introduction With leaves and beginning to fall, I thought I’d take a hike out in the heart of the White Peak to enjoy the last of the greenery! Rain was forecast for post-lunchtime, so I was out early. It was a cloudy morning, 16deg C as I set off from…
Introduction The weather forecast suggested it would be a decent day, with the chance of a shower. It was wrong! The weather was heavily overcast, and half of my walk was in heavy drizzle. Greasley Hollow is my favourite wooded valley walk. Somehow, it’s off the beaten track, being tucked…
Introduction The area between the A53 and the village of Longnor is definitely a little used part of the White Peak. This is partly due to its close proximity to the magnificent Chrome and Parkhouse hills to the north east, and Ramshaw Rocks and The Roaches to the south west.…
Introduction Mid-April to the end of June is my favourite time of year. Today, the cold east wind made winter feel not quite behind us, whilst the bright, high sun gave a real feel of summer arriving. The wonderful birdsong, particularly the numerous willow warblers, and the sight of two…
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