Half-Day Walker Posts

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

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…

6 to 8 mile walks East Cheshire

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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…

8 mile plus walks East Cheshire

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…

2 to 4 mile walks Greater Manchester Stockport

6 to 8 mile walks 8 mile plus walks Greater Manchester Stockport Tameside

2 to 4 mile walks Derbyshire Dales & Staffs Moorlands

Introduction Today’s forecast could best be described as iffy! It turned out that there was one serious storm, lots of dark clouds, but also plenty of sunshine. The drive to Whaley Bridge is 30 minutes. This is an 8.5 mile walk, with 1680 feet of ascent, so can be quite…

8 mile plus walks Derbyshire High Peak East Cheshire