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…
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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…
Introduction I made a late change to my plans today, and I’m so glad I did. I avoided the storms that were in the hills to the east, and enjoyed a super walk in pretty countryside around the village of Irby. It was a decent day, reasonably warm with lots…
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Introduction Our son, Adam, is spending 12 days walking the Offa’s Dyke. I joined him for about 3 miles today as he was walking from Llanferres to Llangollen. It was a cold and cloudy day with mizzle in the air. My staring point on the A494, west of Mold is…
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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…
Introduction A cloudy and breezy morning greeted me as I headed out to Bollington. This is a delightful 6.5 mile walk over rural lanes, tracks and a few fields, finishing with a canalside and disused railway walk. It took 2 hours 40 minutes. It’s just a 20 minute drive from…
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Introduction The forecast heavy thundery showers never materialised, so my late change from upland to lowland route wasn’t really essential. It was actually quite sunny for most of my walk today. This is an 8.5 mile walk over flat lanes and green fields highlighted by a lovely stretch of the…
Introduction Yesterday was such a beautiful spring day, Cal and I just had to get out and enjoy it. Mellor is a district of Stockport that is full of interesting places and great views. The drive to Mellor is almost half an hour from Cheadle Hulme. This is aneasy 2.3…
Introduction Today promised to be a wet day, so I decided not to venture too far. It turned out dull with rain falling for two thirds of the walk. The drive to Bredbury is just 15 minutes. This is an 8 mile walk, on the suburban edge of the Manchester…
Introduction Cal and I have been staying at The Three Horseshoes Inn, Blackshaw Moor, Near Leek where we met our friends Chris and Ian who had travelled up from Bedfordshire. The hotel is on the A53 in the shadow of Hen Cloud and the rocky ridge of The Roaches, and…
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