10th: Whaley Bridge walk
We were blessed with glorious autumnal sunshine for our walk on
Sunday. Some 18 of us set off from the canal basin and proceeded by way
of Toddbook reservoir
(rather empty) to Taxal church. Here we were denied the customary refreshment stop due to the church being used for a service; whatever next, and on a Sunday too….
(rather empty) to Taxal church. Here we were denied the customary refreshment stop due to the church being used for a service; whatever next, and on a Sunday too….
We then dropped down over the nascent River Goyt and back up along
Elnor Lane and the side of Ladder Hill to Combs. Alongside The Beehive
pub (most acceptable Copper Dragon bitter) we found an ideal sun trap of
a spot for a leisurely lunch. We then passed the golf club (scene of
various triumphs of Les’s) on the way to Eccles Pike which afforded
awesome views in all directions.
After that it was all down hill via the Peak Tramway trail to The
Navigation at Buxworth (apparently the locals didn’t like ‘Bugsworth’
and had the name changed
by deed poll so to speak). Here we met up with Vinnie and Leslie; they had taken a somewhat shorter route and seemed well ensconced at the pub…..
by deed poll so to speak). Here we met up with Vinnie and Leslie; they had taken a somewhat shorter route and seemed well ensconced at the pub…..
After welcome refreshment, it was then on to the junction with the
Peak Forest canal and left to Whaley Bridge, except for yours truly who
proceeded right to Offerton by way of Marple and the Goyt Valley; and
no, I didn’t stop at any pubs, honest…
Thanks to everyone for coming along on a most enjoyable walk.
John H
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