Introduction This is the walk I had planned to do last week. I was in unfamiliar territory this deep into Wales, and I arrived at the terminus of the Bala Lake Railway by 11.00. My “Back in 5 Hours” mantra was not to be realised today! It is a 1…
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Introduction I had planned to drive deep into mid-Wales for my walk today, but with adverse weather approaching from the west, I hastily rearranged. Having hugely enjoyed the Chee Dale section of the Derbyshire River Wye on Sunday, I thought I’d return to the area. This walk covers the next…
Introduction It’s still hot and sunny, so Cal and I decided to take a Sunday day trip to a popular Peak District spot, followed by tea out at my favourite restaurant, The Lone Star in Buxton. It is a 45 minute drive from Cheadle Hulme. The walk is a about…
Introduction It’s been getting warmer all week. Wales was forecast to be marginally cooler, so that’s where I headed today. It is an hour and a quarter’s drive from Cheadle Hulme. The walk is a little longer than 6 miles, and deliberately not too hilly. I set off from the…
Introduction For the first time in quite a while, I decided to venture further afield today. Scouring the maps, I thought Ribchester looked interesting, and an area I’d never been to before, so planned this walk. I was not disappointed! It is an hour’s drive from Cheadle Hulme. The walk…
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Introduction If you know Woodford, you’ll probably know The Deanwater Hotel, on the banks of the River Dean. What you may not know, is that high in the foothills of the Peak District, to the east of Macclesfield, Bollington and Rainow, the River Dean is dammed to create Lamaload Reservoir.…
Introduction Hollingworth is easily reached at the end of the M67 motorway, and as I was taking my travelling companion, Rolo, along with me today, a shortish journey seemed appropriate. It took just over half an hour in the car from Cheadle Hulme. This walk is around 6.5 miles, has…
Introduction With my penultimate Summer League tennis match to be played this evening, a short walk was the order of the day today. Starting from Etherow Country Park car park, it’s hard to believe that almost the whole of this route is on paths I’ve never walked before, and it…
Introduction This summer’s weather so far has been decidedly average in northwest England – not too wet, but not too warm either! This morning was cloudy, 17 degC, and typical of the season. However, it did warm up by lunchtime, and a lovely, warm afternoon followed. I fancied a flat…
Introduction This is a wonderful summer walk. On a lovely British summer’s day, is there anything better? It is a figure of 8 walk, so can easily be done in 2 separate loops at different times. There was, a forecast of sunshine, and the odd heavy shower. There was much…
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