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Sunday, 19th May 2013
CASTLETON
13 miles 7 hrs
Grade 3
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Start Time: 10:30am
Grid Ref: SK148830.
Take the A6 northward out of Buxton, through Dove Holes and turn left onto the A623 towards Sparrowpit.
At Sparrowpit turn off the A623 past The Wanted Inn, to join Wannat's Pass on the A6187 which will take you into Castleton.
Just inside Castleton, turn left at the mini-roundabout into the large public Pay & Display car park (£5 for the day) where we'll meet for the start of the walk.
We'll leave Castleton via the rocky chasm behind Peveril Castle and join the Limestone Way until we reach Oxlow Rake.
Wandering over to Sparrowpit, we'll stop for a drink in The Wanted Inn, before heading passed Rushop Hall and over the ridge to Upper Booth.
After taking in a stretch of the Pennine Way we'll enter Edale, before leeping back over the ridge at Hollins Cross and returning to Castleton. Lunch required.
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Walk leader: Phil H 07890 144047
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Sunday, 2nd June 2013
TWO RIVERS
13 miles 7 hrs
Grade 3
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Start Time: 10:00am
Grid Ref: SK127603.
From Leek, take the A523 (Ashbourne Rd). Turn left at Bottomhouse onto the B5053 and travel towards Warslow. About half a mile after leaving Warslow turn right onto the B5054 for Hartington. Meet outside the Charles Cotton Hotel (parking is opposite the hotel or on one of the pay and display car parks in Hartington).
This walk takes in the upper reaches of the Dove and Manifold rivers. Starting at Hartington we travel parallel to the Dove, and then ascend Hitter Hill, before making our way to Parkhouse Hill. Crossing the Dove, we return via Longnor (chance of liquid refreshment), following the route of the Manifold as it meanders through the Staffordshire countryside Lunch required.
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Walk leader: Maxine 07730 683103
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Sunday, 9th June 2013
YOULGREAVE AND ROBIN HOOD'S STRIDE
12 miles 6 hrs
Grade 2
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Start Time: 10:00am
Grid Ref: SK205640.
Turn of the A515 at Newhaven then take a left and follow the road for about 2 miles towards Youlgreave. Parking is on the left on entering the village, free and with toilets.
A picturesque walk from Youlgreave heading past an old Castle Ring and on to the rock formations of Robin Hood's Stride. From here we continue through the village of Birchover and into some ancient landscape to the Nine Ladies Stone Circle for lunch. We return through Stanton-in-Peak and Haddon Fields following the River Lathkill for a time until reaching Youlgreave for some well earned refreshments. Lunch required.
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Walk leader: Lee 2 07773 930315
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Sunday, 16th June 2013
KINDER SCOUT FROM THE GROUSE INN
9 miles 5 hrs
Grade 2
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Start Time: 10:30am
Grid Ref: SK033908.
The walk start is from the lay-by just north of the Grouse Inn on the A624 between Hayfield and Glossop.
The gritstone massif of Kinder Scout rises sharply from the the flat low ground of Cheshire plain. Kinder is recognised as being of international importance for it's landscape, recreational value. We start by climbing rather abruptly uphill from the layby, passing airplane wreckage (Kinder is a sort of Bermunda Triangle of the Dark Peak District) to the ridge that leads to Kinder downfall. Fantastic views offered here, some of the best in the Peak district on a fine day, and during strong winds the Kinder downfall may even be gusted to defy gravity! We follow the ridge further along the Pennine Way to the top of Jacob's Ladder, but instead of descending into Edale we follow a path into towards Kinder Reservoir, we we later pass on the way back to the carpark. Lunch required.
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Walk leader: Stuart 07845 308845
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Sunday, 23rd June 2013
BOLLINGTON AROUND LYMME PARK
10 miles 6 hrs
Grade 2
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Start Time: 10:00am
Grid Ref: SJ930780.
The walk starts from the free Middlewood Way car park on Adlington Rd where there are public toilets (additional parking is available on the Recreation Ground car park and some on-road), post code SK10 5HG.
This easy going and enjoyable walk mainly follows footpaths and bridleways, with a few slight inclines which offer-up great views across cheshire. Half-way round we'll stop for lunch in the grounds of Lyme House, a very impressive national trust property, where we can get refreshments from the cafe, and maybe try their luxury ice-cream as we relax for a time in the blazing summer sunshine! There's an old fashioned country pub waiting for us at the end as well! Lunch required.
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Walk leader: Lee1 07552 906194
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Sunday, 30th June 2013
DANEBRIDGE, THE ROACHES & BEYOND
16 miles 9 hrs
Grade 3
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Start Time: 9:30am
Grid Ref: SJ997662.
Take the A53 Leek to Buxton Road. Coming from Leek, pass the Roaches and take a left turn to Gradbach, just before the Winking Man pub. Follow the road and parking is on the right hand side before you get to the youth hostel. Nearest post code is SK17 0SU.
A hard but rewarding walk. Starting at Gradbach we make our way along a wooded gorge to Danebridge. From the Hanging Stone we travel along Back Forest Ridge and on to the Roaches. We continue to Hen Cloud, before making a steady ascent across Blackshaw Moor to the Mermaid, which offers fine views. Next we descend from the moor and climb up to the Ramshaw Rocks (look out for the weird rock formation known as the Winking Man). We then return via easier paths and lanes to the car park. Lunch required.
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Walk leader: Adrian 07976 049422
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Sunday, 8th September 2013
LONGNOR
10 miles 5 hrs
Grade 2
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Start Time: 10:00am
Grid Ref: SK089649.
Start in the main car park in Longnor, by the craft centre.
An undulating walk through the fields and countryside around Longnor, including around 40 stiles of varying descriptions. Will be muddy, gaiters advised. More details to follow. Lunch required.
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Walk leader: Janet 07966 493372
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Sunday, 22nd September 2013
PARK HALL AND HULME QUARRY FROM WESTON COYNEY
6 miles 4 hrs
Grade 2
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Start Time: 10:30am
Grid Ref: SJ928449.
From the A50 take the turn off for Mere and then at the roundabout, take the exit for Leek. Follow the Weston road/Leek Road until you get to the traffic lights at junction (Post Office on the corner) Turn left into Park Hall Road and entrance is 1 mile down on the right. Ignore signs for Visitor Centre and turn into the Hoppers Fort car park, this is where we will meet. From Stafford, turn left at Dog & Doublet, then 2nd right. Continue into Hilderstone. Left just after Roebuck pub for Leek tun off, follow this road and, at the two mini roundabouts, take 2nd exit which dog-legs towards Mere. Follow this road until you reach Mere roundabout, then it's as above. Closest postcode- ST3 5BH.
A short but challenging walk over varying terrain which comprises several differing types of scenery. The route takes parts of the Park Hall Hill Walk, Woodland Walk, Pine Tree Walk and Wetland Walk. We will see the Hulme Quarry, Stoke's only Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) after stopping at what was the visitor centre (destroyed by fire in 2011 and since demolished) for lunch. The walk will end with a quick loop around the Park Hall Golf Course, now no longer in use.
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Walk leader: Martin 07899 832520
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Sunday, 29th September 2013
ALREWAS TO YOXALL CIRCULAR WALK
10 miles 5 hrs
Grade 2
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Start Time: 10:00am
Grid Ref: SK169153.
Alrewas is situated between the A38 and Kings Bromley, Take the A513 either from Kings Bromley or from the A38, turn into Kings Bromley Road, then take the second left before the canal bridge into Mill End Lane, follow this round past the church on the right and the start point is in Church Road near the small picnic area, postcode DE137BT, parking is on the side of the road.
A fairly easygoing walk from the Village of Alrewas running alongside the River Trent past Orgreave and into the village of Yoxall where we may have the opportunity for a quick pub stop, from there we head back towards Alrewas along a section of the Millenium way past the exclusive Wychnor Park country club before finishing the walk along a short section of the Trent and Mersey canal towpath. Sections of this walk are liable to be muddy so gaiters are advised. Lunch required.
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Walk leader: James 07761 070564
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Sunday, 22nd December 2013
OAKAMOOR
10 miles 5 hrs
Grade 2
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Start Time: 10:00am
Grid Ref: SK052446.
In Cheadle turn into Queen Street by The Alton Castle pub, and follow the B5417 towards Oakamoor. Coming down Church Bank into Oakamoor turn right into Mill Road, the Cark Park is on the right.
A wander round Churnet Valley, taking in some excellent scenery and finishing at the pub in Oakamoor. Lunch required.
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Walk leader: Phil H 07890 144047
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