St Paul's Rambling Group Heaton Moor

Six of us walked up Lathkill Dale from Over Haddon to Fern Dale, returning via One Ash Grange and Cales Dale. It may have looked a perfect Spring day but there was a chilly breeze. The purple orchids, saxifrage and cowslips were on full bloom but we were just to early for the Jacob’s Ladder. The walk finished with very welcome teas and large slices of cake in the garden overlooking the dale.

On a fine sunny Saturday morning seven of our group prepare ourselves for a ramble in the Bollington area. From the Rangers Office in Bollington we set off along the Middlewood Way towards Marple before turning off after about one mile to take the short ascent across fields to Styperson Lake, Here we took a short stop to view the wildlife before making the sharp steep ascent up to Long Lane. By this time it was 'Coffee Time' and we found a suitable bench where we could sit and enjoy the views across Cheshire and out to the Dee Estuary. Well rested we then made the descent across open fields to join the towpath along the Macclesfield Canal. Leaving at Bollington we enjoyed a pleasant stroll through the local park and back to our start point. After our morning exertions we then adjourned to the Vale Inn where we all enjoyed an excellent lunch. Styperson Lake Muddy path to Long Lane Old quarry on ascent to Long Lane View across Cheshire Narrow boats o...

Thirteen ramblers started this 6 mile walk from the Axe & Cleaver in Dunham Town and then followed the Bridgewater Canal for about two miles heading towards Lymm. At  Agden Bridge we left the canal and followed paths, through pleasant countryside to Arthill. It was in this section many of us found the going difficult because of ankle deep mud around many of the stiles. After crossing more fields we arrived in Bollington and from there entered Dunham Massey Park. Leaving the park we then enjoyed a gentle stroll through the village back to the pub. With a short break for coffee the walk took just 3 hours and we were back in time to enjoy a hearty lunch at the Axe & Cleaver. Axe & Cleaver Bridgewater Canal from Agden Bridge Mud and stiles! River Bollin at entrance to Dunham Massey

We began this walk at the Greyhound Public House in Ashley and the first part of the route was through the village. After passing the church of St Elizabeth we joined a farm track heading north which took us up to Ashley Hall and farm and eventually onto the Ashley/Hale Road. From  here we joined another farm track and crossed open countryside to Jenkins farm. It was along this path we found a picnic bench under an old oak tree where we stopped for our coffee break. The next part of the walk was across open fields towards the M56 Motorway. We had been warned that it would be muddy along this stretch but it was far worse than anticipated. After crossing the motorway the path was so muddy to make it impassable and we consulted the map to seek an alternative route.Fortunately there was one available which took us down to Bollin Brook and then back to Ashley which made the walk slightly longer than expected but we were still back at the Pub in good time to enjoy an excellent lunch. ...

Eleven stalwarts from the Rambling Group set out on a very wet Saturday morning from the Pack Horse Inn, New Mills for a 4 mile walk across. the Moor, Although the rain continued throughout the morning we all enjoyed the trek in the fresh air and it gave us all an appetite for the Christmas Lunch which was to follow. Back at the start point we were joined by five other members of our group and we all sat down to enjoy an excellent festive lunch at the Pack Horse Inn. Many thanks to Judith and Mike for organising both the walk and lunch. http://www.packhorseinn.co.uk/ Already wet but raring to go! Kinder Scout is out there somewhere Paddling along the road Bronze Age Barrow on Mellor Moor Cross erected by the Marple Churches in 1970. Dried out and ready for festive fare. Can you remember what you ordered!

On a wet Saturday morning with more rain in the forecast eight of us assembled at Beeston Castle for a ramble through the Peckforton Hills and to the top of Bulkeley Hill. Fortunately the weather stayed fine for much of the morning and we all appreciated a good healthy walk with fine views across Cheshire.Lunch time found us in the Pheasant Inn in Burwardsley where we enjoyed a good lunch before returning to Beeston Castle. Thanks to Mike and Judith for organising the day. Ready for the off Muddy going on path to Peckforton Hills Beeston Castle View across Cheshire Plain towards Ellesmere Port Coffee time Shall we go that way? Cheshire Plain through the trees on Bulkeley Hill Made it to the top! Peckforton Hills from Bulkeley Hill

Saturday 10th October 2015 The Gawsworth Circular - a 7 mile walk through the Cheshire countryside. At the start of the walk in Gawsworth Friendly heron on the village lake Lunch break at Bosley Lock Countryside around Gawsworth North Rode Manor House Our friendly heron again A ramble around Bakewell - Saturday 11th July 2015 Now where do we go from here! Close study of the Burdock plant Cutting across a field Countryside and industry