Walk Higher Poynton 30/08/2017

In a change to the published program Howard R. stepped up and led a Wednesday evening walk around Higher Poynton and then afterwards some went for a drink in the Boars Head pub.

Weekend Helmsley 25 to 28/08/2017

Phil W. organised a bank holiday weekend away at Helmsley. ( NO PHOTOS YET?)

Walk Peak Boundary 27/08/2017

In addition to the published program Jack M. led a walk along the final section of the new Peak District Boundary walk.

Jack wrote :-Walk Sunday 27th August.

As an extra to the published programme I organised a walk along the final section of the Peak District Boundary Walk.This is a new 190 mile long distance path around the edge of the national park. As I had helped to waymark this final section, I thought it would be a good idea to test out my markers. Sandra kindly volunteered to lead the walk.

We started in Whaley Bridge walked via Taxal and the two reservoirs before joining the old railway line near the top of Long Hill. On reaching the old tunnel we headed over the moors before dropping into Buxton via the golf course and the Pavilion Gardens. Most of us had a pub meal in 53 Degrees North before catching the bus back to Whaley.

A pleasant ten mile walk in excellent weather conditions. Many thanks to Sandra for leading the walk and testing out my way marking.

Walk Dunham 23/08/2017

Nigel and Sue led a walk from Little Bollington into Dunham Massey park past the Axe and Clever pub then back along the Bridgewater canal to the Swan with two nicks pub at Little Bollington.

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Walk Yorkshire Sculpture Park 20/08/2017

In a change to the published program Harvey led a walk around Yorkshire sculpture park, the walk was officially 10.7miles but we did more like 12 miles due to interesting detours.

Harvey wrote:- This turned out to be a very fruity walk, despite the inauspicious start of finding the Woodhead Pass closed, which is the direct route to Canon Hall in Barnsley from where we started. Fourteen of us set off along the river into the gently rolling countryside, after elevenses in the children's play area we climbed through the forest and along a south facing bank to find an abundance of sweet juicy blackberries, the first of many free treats, there were also sunflowers straining to face the sun.
We had lunch in the sculpture park by a silver water nymph before circling the lake and passing art works by Henry Moor, Barbara Hepworth and many others. As we left the park we had an unexpected encounter of a maize maze, the path passing right through the jungle of six foot plants, the farmer had planted, our final sweet surprise was a tree of sweet purple plums that we eagerly harvested before walking through the grounds of Canon Hall, that was built on the proceeds of iron.
Harvey

Some beautiful flowers at High Hoyland

Pub Night The Able Heywood 18/08/2017

John H. hosted a pub night at The Able Heywood Manchester.

Walk Disley 16/08/2017

Sue & Steve B. led a Wednesday evening walk around Disley.

Walk Peak Forest 13/08/2017

In a change to the published program Nigel E. led a walk around Peak Forest and Castleton.
Nigel wrote:-

This Sunday's walk started from Peak Forest with 15 members ready to enjoy a beautiful sunny day in the white peak. From the village, we walked to the top of Eldon Hill, visiting Eldon Hole en route. After a coffee stop at the summit, we continued northwards to reach the Winnats, where we enjoyed lunch on the edge while watching the traffic in the pass far below. We then dropped down via Treak Cliff and Speedwell caverns to Castleton, where we had another stop for refreshments in the village. The return route was by way of the long grid up Cave Dale and the Limestone Way.

Nigel

Shawn from meet-up?

Pub Night The Petersgate Tap 11/08/2017

John E. hosted a pub night 20.30hrs 11/08/2017 at the Petersgate Tap Stockport.

Walk Bosley Cloud 10/08/2017

Sue E. led a Thursday walk around Timbersbrook and Bosley Cloud.
Nigel and Sue wrote :-

 A sunny day on the cloud

This Thursday, ten group members enjoyed a sunny walk led by Sue and Nigel. The walk started at Timbersbrook near Congleton and climbed to the top of Bosley Cloud where the group enjoyed extensive views over the Cheshire countryside. We then descended to the Dane valley for lunch before a brief stop for refreshments at the Knott Inn in Rushton Spencer. The return walk over fields and quiet lanes included a visit to the Bridestones, the remains of a Neolithic burial chamber. See photos of the group on the summit of Bosley Cloud.

Walk High Lane 09/08/2017

Paul D. led a Wednesday evening walk around High Lane.

Walk Pendle Hill 06/08/2017

John E. led a walk over Pendle Hill, 10 miles.

Meal at Bangkok Orchid 05/08/2017

Helen and Peter organised a Thai meal at the Bangkok Orchid .

Walk Etherow park 02/08/2017

Colin and Helen led a Wednesday evening walk from Etherow park.

Weekend Glencoe 28 to 31/07/2017

Chris H. organised a weekend at Glencoe hostel.