Half-Day Walker Posts

Introduction At last, a really nice summer’s day, and a chance to take a good hike in the hills. As the traffic is lighter in August, I decided on a longer day out, and ventured almost to Lancaster and the western fringe of the Forest of Bowland. The weather was…

8 mile plus walks Lancashire

6 to 8 mile walks East Cheshire

Introduction Cheshire has some wonderful, classic English villages. Tarporley is one of these, and an ideal place from which to explore. It was a good walking day, 18 degC, starting sunny, becoming cloudier but staying dry! Tarporley is a 45 minute drive from Cheadle Hulme. The walk is 6.5 miles…

6 to 8 mile walks West Cheshire, Warrington & Wirral

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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…

4 to 6 mile walks East Cheshire

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.…

6 to 8 mile walks Derbyshire Dales & Staffs Moorlands

Introduction After three busy weeks it was great to get back out in the countryside on a glorious summer’s day. A fortnight ago we attended the funeral of our friend and former neighbour, Rev. Sandy Mailer. He lived to the age of 91, and he spent his last 30+ years…

8 mile plus walks Lancashire

Introduction A day to get back onto the hills. This walk is on the boundary of the White Peak and Dark Peak, near Castleton. It was a pleasant day, with a thin high cloud layer, not too hot, and just a light breeze . The Rushup Edge / Mam Tor…

6 to 8 mile walks Derbyshire High Peak

4 to 6 mile walks Wirral

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6 to 8 mile walks Wales

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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…

6 to 8 mile walks Derbyshire Dales & Staffs Moorlands