- How many miles would you have walked had you been on all RTG walks in 2012? 952 miles
- If you started outside Trafford Town Hall and were able to walk this distance which European city might you reach?
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SATURDAY STROLLER WALKS 2012
These walks are a new initiative by Ramblers Trafford Group to get people walking or back into walking. All walks are easy, circular and will be at a leisurely pace. So why not give it a go? All you need is suitable footwear. Just be at the start point, ready to set off at 11am.
Your leader for all the walks will be Lesley Beech. If you have any queries about the walks you can contact Lesley on 0797 3835374.
Saturday 3rd November Dunham Massey 2.5miles
Meet outside the main entrance to Dunham Massey Hall for a gentle stroll around the park and along the Bridgewater Canal.
Saturday 17th November Sale Water Park 3.5miles
Meet at the Mersey Valley Visitor Centre, Sale Water Park. The walk takes us around the water park, along the Mersey Valley and through Priory Gardens.
Saturday 1st December Styal and Quarry Bank Mill 3.5miles
Meet at the National Trust car park near the Ship Inn in Styal village. This is a lovely walk through farmland and the beautiful wooded valley with a few short climbs and some steps. However, it can be muddy after rain.
Saturday 8th December Lymm 4.5miles
Update 6 Dec 2012
It is Lymm's Victorian Xmas Festival this Saturday. Parking may be impossible so parking by the Dam may be easier and then
walk down the steps into Lymm. We still start near Lymm Cross and Pepper St carpark for a leisurely walk along the Bridgewater Canal returning via Lymm Dam.
We will have a short break during each of the walks so please feel free to bring a snack and a drink with you.
- Not been walking for a while? Want to get back to walking?
- New to walking but don’t know where to start?
- Just fancy a short stroll in the fresh air?
- A ‘Saturday Stroller’ may be just what you are looking for.
These walks are a new initiative by Ramblers Trafford Group to get people walking or back into walking. All walks are easy, circular and will be at a leisurely pace. So why not give it a go? All you need is suitable footwear. Just be at the start point, ready to set off at 11am.
Your leader for all the walks will be Lesley Beech. If you have any queries about the walks you can contact Lesley on 0797 3835374.
Saturday 3rd November Dunham Massey 2.5miles
Meet outside the main entrance to Dunham Massey Hall for a gentle stroll around the park and along the Bridgewater Canal.
Saturday 17th November Sale Water Park 3.5miles
Meet at the Mersey Valley Visitor Centre, Sale Water Park. The walk takes us around the water park, along the Mersey Valley and through Priory Gardens.
Saturday 1st December Styal and Quarry Bank Mill 3.5miles
Meet at the National Trust car park near the Ship Inn in Styal village. This is a lovely walk through farmland and the beautiful wooded valley with a few short climbs and some steps. However, it can be muddy after rain.
Saturday 8th December Lymm 4.5miles
Update 6 Dec 2012
It is Lymm's Victorian Xmas Festival this Saturday. Parking may be impossible so parking by the Dam may be easier and then
walk down the steps into Lymm. We still start near Lymm Cross and Pepper St carpark for a leisurely walk along the Bridgewater Canal returning via Lymm Dam.
We will have a short break during each of the walks so please feel free to bring a snack and a drink with you.
Yorkshire Three Peaks in Three Days! July 16th 17th and 18th 2012
The Yorkshire Three Peaks of Pen y ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough are usually completed in 12 hours
(Known as the Three Peak Challenge) but we like to take things a little slower at Ramblers Trafford Group so we are doing the Three Peaks in Three Days!
Full details of the walks will be on the website shortly but all three will be graded as strenuous. Pen y ghent is 694 metres above sea level (2273 ft) Whernside is 736 metres and Ingleborough is 724 metres.
The accommodation base for the walks is Ingleton and members who want to stay for all three walks should think about booking their accommodation as soon as possible as this is a popular area. The first walk will take place on Monday 16th July followed by the other two on Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th July. Members who are staying may want to book Sunday night accommodation (15th July) as well although it is entirely a matter for you. A Sunday afternoon walk could be included as an add on. All walks will be
published on the website shortly and will also be on the Ramblers Walksfinder, so that any member can join us on any individual walk.
There is a variety of accommodation in Ingleton and various websites, including www.ingleton.co.uk
Please e mail me at lesley.beech@ferntree.me.uk if you are interested coming and let me know if you have any queries or problems booking your accommodation. Keep an eye on the website for the walk details.
(Known as the Three Peak Challenge) but we like to take things a little slower at Ramblers Trafford Group so we are doing the Three Peaks in Three Days!
Full details of the walks will be on the website shortly but all three will be graded as strenuous. Pen y ghent is 694 metres above sea level (2273 ft) Whernside is 736 metres and Ingleborough is 724 metres.
The accommodation base for the walks is Ingleton and members who want to stay for all three walks should think about booking their accommodation as soon as possible as this is a popular area. The first walk will take place on Monday 16th July followed by the other two on Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th July. Members who are staying may want to book Sunday night accommodation (15th July) as well although it is entirely a matter for you. A Sunday afternoon walk could be included as an add on. All walks will be
published on the website shortly and will also be on the Ramblers Walksfinder, so that any member can join us on any individual walk.
There is a variety of accommodation in Ingleton and various websites, including www.ingleton.co.uk
Please e mail me at lesley.beech@ferntree.me.uk if you are interested coming and let me know if you have any queries or problems booking your accommodation. Keep an eye on the website for the walk details.
The Three Peaks footpath, Whernside Looking through a rainbow towards the summit. The path has been hardened to tackle the effects of many feet on this popular route. © Copyright Karl and Ali and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.
Grassington April 16th and 17th 2012
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Grassington Walks
Sunday, 15th April 2012 Start time:- 10:30 a.m. Start grid ref:- SE 002640 Grade:- Moderate Distance:- 11.5 miles Leader - Gordon Miller |
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“Malham Moor via Conistone Bridge and Medieval Village and Pastures.” Following our start in Grassington centre square, we pass Linton Falls and cross the River Wharfe along field paths and lanes to the ancient village of Threshfield. From there we climb through farmland fields and woodland gradually ascending and crossing the Malham Moor limestone upland before descending on tracks under Cool Scar into Conistone. We then cross the low moor and through woods as far as the Medieval Village site and pastureland, taking the Dales Way back to Grassington. The views and landscapes are spectacular.
Monday, 16th April 2012
Start time:- 10:00 a.m.
Start grid ref:- SE 002640
Grade:- Moderate
Distance:- 11.5 miles
Leader - Mike Pell
“The Lead Mines of Grassington Moor.” Start in the square, Grassington centre. From here we will walk down to the River Wharfe, and follow the attractive riverside path as far as Hebden. Then we will ascend Hebden Beck to an interesting and extensive area of old lead mine workings on Grassington Moor. Then across the moor as far as an area called Kelber on the map, where we will descend slightly, following the Dales Way back to Grassington. Along the way we will be passing areas of the famous limestone pavement, which are environmentally important and probably unique in the world.
Tuesday 17th April 2012
Start time:- 10:00 a.m.
Start grid ref:- SE 002640
Grade:- Moderate
Distance:- 8 miles
Leader - Lesley Beech
"Grassington, Linton, Thorpe, Burnsall and the River Wharfe" A circular walk from Grassington Square, to Linton Falls from where a mixture of tracks field paths and quiet lanes leads up across the lower slopes of Burnsall and Thorpe Fell skirting behind Elbolton Hill into Thorpe. Field paths lead to Burnsall where a clear riverside path leads back upstream to Grassington.
Monday, 16th April 2012
Start time:- 10:00 a.m.
Start grid ref:- SE 002640
Grade:- Moderate
Distance:- 11.5 miles
Leader - Mike Pell
“The Lead Mines of Grassington Moor.” Start in the square, Grassington centre. From here we will walk down to the River Wharfe, and follow the attractive riverside path as far as Hebden. Then we will ascend Hebden Beck to an interesting and extensive area of old lead mine workings on Grassington Moor. Then across the moor as far as an area called Kelber on the map, where we will descend slightly, following the Dales Way back to Grassington. Along the way we will be passing areas of the famous limestone pavement, which are environmentally important and probably unique in the world.
Tuesday 17th April 2012
Start time:- 10:00 a.m.
Start grid ref:- SE 002640
Grade:- Moderate
Distance:- 8 miles
Leader - Lesley Beech
"Grassington, Linton, Thorpe, Burnsall and the River Wharfe" A circular walk from Grassington Square, to Linton Falls from where a mixture of tracks field paths and quiet lanes leads up across the lower slopes of Burnsall and Thorpe Fell skirting behind Elbolton Hill into Thorpe. Field paths lead to Burnsall where a clear riverside path leads back upstream to Grassington.