Introduction There was a moody, damp feel to the day as I set out this morning. It’s a 35 minute drive from Cheadle Hulme to Combs Reservoir. The walk is 6.1 miles with over 1000 feet of ascent, in two separate climbs, with the pretty village of Combs interjecting between…
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Introduction The crisp sunny weather earlier in the week has given way to overcast Atlantic air, and it was raining by the time I finished this walk. It’s a 35 minute drive from Cheadle Hulme to Tandle Hill Country Park. The walk is 7.4 miles with about 650 feet of…
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Introduction It’s not officially winter, but it feels like it. On a stunning sunny Thursday, I headed off just beyond Wigan, not far from the M6 to an area I had spotted from my walk at Rufford and Burscough a couple of weeks back. It’s a 50 minute drive from…
Introduction Cal was out on a guided tour of Gorton Monastery this morning. So, having missed my Thursday walk this week, I made up for it with this great hike in a classic location. The Goyt Valley is a regular haunt for anyone who loves walking on the western side…
Introduction The classic autumnal cloudy, dank weather conditions are persisting. But they aren’t putting me off my weekly dose of the countryside. Today, I reminded myself (not that I really needed to), that some of the best walking within my 1 hour target maximum journey time, is right on the…
Introduction The highly changeable weather continues. Today, I took a walk on a flat, lowland area, with plenty of bailout options should the weather really close in. In fact, it was just the last 40 minutes when the showers reached me, so I enjoyed almost 3 hours of dry walking.…
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Introduction Storm Ciaran is with us, but I decided it was still worth getting out for a short walk to enjoy some autumnal colour. In fact, the weather was dark and moody with low cloud, but very little rain and only a very light breeze. The walk is 4.5 miles…
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Introduction Rolo has been staying this week, so despite the wet start to the day, a walk was essential! And by the time I reached Bollington, the rain had stopped and it was lovely weather for a good hike. This is a regular favourite for me, but there are a…
Introduction The Ribble is a majestic river as meanders from Clitheroe down to the Irish Sea at Preston. The weather has suddenly turned colder, but there was not a cloud in the sky for the whole walk. It was such a good day that it all but erased memories of…
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…
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