Moorland Ramble

26th: Moorland Ramble

15 of us, and two dogs, were out for this walk which took us from Glossop onto Bleaklow Head via Swineshew Reservoir and Clough Head. It was a long, but easy ascent to this aptly named wilderness, in cool and cloudy, but dry conditions. After following the Pennine way to "Old Woman" we took the Doctor's Gate path -how do these places get their names?!-  and Shelf Brook to Old Glossop where we had a welcome drink at The Queens before completing the walk through Manor Park. Not a bad old tramp!
John G

Click here to see the photos: http://picasaweb.google.com/stockportwalkingoutdoors/MoorlnadGlossopWalk

Weekend at Capel Curig

Weekend at Capel Curig

Gydars Ridge photos: http://picasaweb.google.com/stockportwalkingoutdoors/CapelCurigWeekendGydarsRidgeWalk

Snowden walk:

http://picasaweb.google.com/stockportwalkingoutdoors/CapelCurigWeekendSnowdonWalk

Morrland Ramble 26th Sept

26th: Moorland Ramble

15 of us, and two dogs, were out for this walk which took us from Glossop onto Bleaklow Head via Swineshew Reservoir and Clough Head. It was a long, but easy ascent to this aptly named wilderness, in cool and cloudy, but dry conditions. After following the Pennine way to "Old Woman" we took the Doctor's Gate path -how do these places get their names?!-  and Shelf Brook to Old Glossop where we had a welcome drink at The Queens before completing the walk through Manor Park. Not a bad old tramp!
John G

Click here to see the photos: http://picasaweb.google.com/stockportwalkingoutdoors/MoorlnadGlossopWalk

Pub Night Swan. 24th Sept

24th pub night

A couple of photos from the Swan with Two Necks

http://picasaweb.google.com/stockportwalkingoutdoors/FridayPubNight

Flash WAlk 5th SEpt

05th: Flash walk

On a fine but windy day, 18 of us met up in Flash village to take part in two walks. I led a walk of about ten miles down into the Dane Valley then up to Panniers Bridge at Three Shires Head.  Here we crossed the bridge into Staffordshire, just so we could say we had a three counties walk. We then went up onto Axe Edge before dropping down to the infant river Dove. We traversed several very underused paths where the way was not very evident. My thanks to Paul and his GPS for helping to find the route, also for putting me right when I had a small senior moment and lost all sense of direction. Vince led another of his shorter ladies walks, also visiting Three Shires Head. Afterwards most of us met up in the pub for welcome refreshments.

Jack

Two Goyt Valley Walks 12th Septe

12th: Two Goyt Valley walks

There were 2 walks to choose from: Vince’s Goyt Valley low level walk which attracted 18 and Pete’s higher level walk which took in Windgather Rocks, Cats Tor and Shining Tor, which 7 people did.

It was rather grey and breezy to start with, but brighter with broken cloud and sunshine as the day progressed. The valley walk was very gentle, but with good views of the reservoir and heather clad hills. Lunch was taken at the Derbyshire Bridge to the restful babble of the Goyt, followed by a leisurely stroll down the road to the ice cream van and on to the finish and an early drink at The Shady Oak, where Pete’s group joined us. We were please to welcome three completely new walkers, Margo and Louise who had attended Sue T’s recent talk about the group and Nick, who had found us via the website. Our thanks to Vince and Pete for leading these enjoyable walks.

Photos: http://picasaweb.google.com/stockportwalkingoutdoors/GoytValleyWalkLedByPeteAndVince

Pub Night 10th Septe

10th: Hyde Pub Night

I was apprehensive as to whether anybody would turn up to my first pub night as various people had already told me that they had other plans. However I was pleasantly surprised on walking past the pub window to see Paul, Helena, Rosemary and Ian were already enjoying drinks. We were soon joined by John, Steve and Simone. We were joined slightly later by Sean and Les who had stopped off at the Sportsman for a drink on the way.

Although there was a lively atmosphere, we had plenty of space to sit comfortably at the far end of the pub and were able to partake of the extensive choice of drinks including some excellent value local Cask Ales. We had a convivial evening in good company.
Sean and Les came across 4 old school friends that they had not seen for some years at the bar. It so turned out that I had known one of these friends since I was 17 (which was some years ago !!! ) .

A good night was had by all and thanks to everybody who supported my first pub night.

Cheers,
Philomena.

04th: Buxton to Hazel Grove pub trail

04th: Buxton to Hazel Grove pub trail

Five of us met up on the 12.00 pm train to Buxton : Emily, Philomena, Pete, Simone and myself. We started the afternoon in ‘The Railway’, where we took advantage of the good value meals; Simone’s sizzling steak was particularly impressive. We then stopped at ‘The Miltons Head’ on the way back to the station; and, after a scramble up the hill, we made it just in time for our train. 

Our first stop was Whaley Bridge, where we called at the ‘Shepherds Arms’, thanks to Pete & Helen for the recommendation; it was an excellent choice.

Next stop was all of two minutes away on the train at Furness Vale, ‘The Crossings’. Here we met up with John and Dave who had cycled down to meet us. There was some debate as to whether they would come with us on the train or cycle to the next stop at New Mills. In the end we went on the train, although the next planned pub, ‘The Beehive’ was shut (even although it had been open on the reccie). Pete took us

to ‘The Rock’ instead and we never did see John & Dave, sorry boys.

We then travelled on to Disley and met up with Glenys, Campbell and Joanne at ‘The Rams Head’. Our final train leg took us back to Hazel Grove and a tasty curry at ‘The Blue Nile’. There were various further pub stops after this as evening merged into night and night into morning……

John H

Photos: http://picasaweb.google.com/stockportwalkingoutdoors/TrainAndTrailToBuxtonLedByJohn

03rd: Fingerpost pub night

03rd: Fingerpost pub night

This was the first pub night at ‘The Fingerpost’ on Hempshaw Lane in Offerton and I was rather nervous as to the numbers that might turn out. As it was, I  need not have worried, as a total of 19 of us came along. People came from far and wide, including from Hyde (Philomena and Ian), Poynton (Sue & Pete) and even Essex (Lisa, Philomena’s daughter). Others of us came from closer to; I walked to the pub, as usual, and this took me all of two minutes.

We were able to use a separate room off the bar and we filled this up over the course

of the evening. Some of us partook of the excellent food cooked by Rob the landlord; the steaks (10”, £ 5.95) were particularly well received. The last of us wended our way home sometime about mid-night.

I think that it’s fair to say that a good evening was had by all; and thanks to everyone who came along to make the evening such a success.

John H