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All walks start at 10.30am prompt unless stated otherwise
To get maps and directions to the Start Point for the all RTG Walks use the RTG Walks Finder.
WALKS CLASSIFICATION;
Easy; short, gentle walks suitable for most people (E)
Leisurely; walks mainly on rural, unsurfaced paths with some sustained ascents/descents. Reasonable fitness required. (L)
Moderate; walks may be over rough terrain with steep ascents/descents. For those with a good level of fitness. (M)
Strenuous; physically demanding walks suitable for experienced walkers with above average fitness level. (S)
Technical; walks where additional equipment or skills may be required, e.g headtorch, compass, OS maps etc. (T)
If you would like to join the group on any of the walks just be at the start point ready to set out at the published time and make yourself known to the walk leader.
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To get maps and directions to the Start Point for the all RTG Walks use the RTG Walks Finder.
WALKS CLASSIFICATION;
Easy; short, gentle walks suitable for most people (E)
Leisurely; walks mainly on rural, unsurfaced paths with some sustained ascents/descents. Reasonable fitness required. (L)
Moderate; walks may be over rough terrain with steep ascents/descents. For those with a good level of fitness. (M)
Strenuous; physically demanding walks suitable for experienced walkers with above average fitness level. (S)
Technical; walks where additional equipment or skills may be required, e.g headtorch, compass, OS maps etc. (T)
If you would like to join the group on any of the walks just be at the start point ready to set out at the published time and make yourself known to the walk leader.
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Walks Calendar July 2016 to 30th September 2016
Thursday 7 July 2016 - Marbury and Great Budworth
Leader Sheila
Distance & Grade 7 miles Leisurely
Start time 10.30 am
Start point Marbury Country Park car park (pay & display)
Grid Ref SJ652763
Post code (approx) CW9 6AT
A walk alongside the Trent & Mersey Canal to the Anderton Boat Lift before crossing fields to Great Budworth. The return gives us views over Budworth Mere.
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Thursday 14 July 2016 - Llangollen
Leader Angela
Distance & Grade 8.5 miles Moderate
Start time 10.30am
Start point Llangollen main car park.
Grid Ref SJ214419
Post code LL20 8RB
Total probable time; 5hrs
The walk takes in the Llangollen canal, Castell Dinas, Bran, the Offa's Dyke trail, Valle and Crucis Abbey.
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Thursday 21 July 2016 - Hague Bar (2)
Leader Malcolm
Distance & Grade 10.5 miles Moderate
Start time 10.30
Start point Torrs Riverside Park picnic site
Grid Ref SJ986856
Post code (approx) SK12 2HJ (very approx)
The walk takes us along the River Goyt then ascends to Laneside Rd via Shedyard Clough to follow the track to New Allotments and then a ridge walk before descending to Birch Vale. A further climb via the Pennine Bridleway the route then passes Weathercoates, Aspenshaw Hall and Broadhurst Edge plantation before dropping to the car park via the Goyt Way.
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Sunday 24 July 2016 - Eddisbury Hill & Kelshaw Castle hillforts
Leader Lesley
Distance & Grade 8 miles Moderate
Start time 10-30
Start point Whitefield car park on the B5152, Delamere (pay & display)
Grid Ref SJ556709
Post code (approx) CW8 2JG (very approx)
The walk takes us up to Old Pale where we may get good views of the seven old counties. We follow the path to Eddisbury Hill to the remains of the Hillfort. We then walk to the remains of Kelsborrow Castle returning via woodland and Primrose Hill.
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Thursday 28 July 2016 - Warpers Trail on the Witton Weavers Way
Leader Lesley
Distance & Grade 8.5 miles. Moderate
Start time 10:30 a.m.
Start point Batridge Barn car park off Green Arms Rd (off A666)
Grid Ref SD721172
Post code (approx) BL7 0NF
A walk on easy terrain around Jumbles, Wayoh and Turton reservoirs passing Turton Tower and other buildings of interest.
This will be our third walk on the Witton Weavers Way.
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Thursday 4 August 2016 - Etherow, Chisworth and Broadbottom
Leader Lesley
Distance & Grade 9 miles moderate
Start time 10:30 a.m.
Start point Etherow Country Park car park, Compstall (pay & display £3)
Grid Ref SJ973914
Post code (approx) SK6 5JD
The walk is varied and undulating with a few steep climbs. The walk is mainly on good paths through fields and woodland with views
of both the Longendale and Etherow valleys.
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Sunday 7 August 2016 - Bosley Cloud and the Macclesfield Canal
Leader Lesley
Distance & Grade 8 miles Moderate
Start time 10:30 a.m.
Start point Buglawton about 1 mile along the A54 heading from Congleton towards Buxton.
Park roadside just before the road crosses the canal
Grid Ref SJ877638
Post code (approx) CW12 3PH (approx)
The walk starts on the canal, crosses fields and climbs steadily to the top of Bosley Cloud. The descent is to the River Dane and back along the canal. good paths and a few stiles.
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Thursday 11 August 2016 - The Great Ridge
Leader Angela
Distance & Grade 9 miles Moderate
Start time 10.30 am
Start point Mam Nick car park
Grid Ref SK123832
Post code (approx) SK23 0QT (east of)
Total probable time 4.5 hours
A walk taking in Mam Tor, Hollins Cross, Lose Hill, Hope, Castleton and Cave Dale
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Thursday 18 August 2016 - The Beamers Trail, Witton Weavers Way
Leader Lesley
Distance & Grade 7 miles Leisurely/moderate
Start time 10.30am
Start point Witton Country Park main car park off Preston Old Rd near Blackburn
Grid Ref SD662271
Post code (approx) BB2 2TP
The final walk on the 32 mile Witton Weavers Way. This section has a few climbs, especially at the start, with generally good paths and
tracks through fields and woodland. We will make a detour to Houghton Tower for a leisurely lunch (bring your own or eat in the cafe)
and a look around the grounds.
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Sunday 21 August 2016 - Roger Worthington's Round
Leader Sheila
Distance & Grade 8 miles Moderate
Start time 10:30 a.m.
Start point Jumbles Reservoir info centre car park off the A676
Grid Ref SD735139
Post code BL2 4JS (NB; postcode amended 16.7.16)
A walk to the Roman cross near Watling Street and on to Affetside and Hawkshaw. We visit Roger Worthington's grave - he was
a Baptist preacher who died in 1709 and is commemorated by local walkers.
The walk continues to Edgworth and Turton Bottoms returning to the car park beside Jumbles Reservoir,
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Thursday 25 August 2016 - Bunbury
Leader Malcolm
Distance & Grade 9 miles Leisurely
Start time 10:30 a.m.
Start point Parking area east of Bunbury Church adjacent to Bowes Gate Rd
Grid Ref SJ568581
Post code (approx) CW6 9PN (very approx)
Probable time; 4.5hrs
A mostly level walk through fields, along tracks, country lanes and the Shropshire Union Canal.
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Thursday 1 September 2016 - The Roaches
Leader Vicky
Distance and Grade 9 miles Moderate
Start time 10:30 a.m.
Start point Roadside at Danebridge
Grid Ref SJ965652
Post code SK11 0QE
Starting from Danebridge we ascend to the Roaches via Ludds Church for a walk along the ridge.
We then return by a lower level route.
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Thursday 8 September 2016 - Anglezarke
Leader Sheila
Distance and Grade 7.5 miles Leisurely
Start time 10-30am
Start point Anglezarke reservior car park
Grid ref SD621161
Post code No buildings nearby - nearest approx PR6 9DQ
A walk alongside Anglezarke Reservoir to White Coppice via the valley below Stronstrey Bank. Returning around Healey Nab
and the Yarrow reservoir.
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Thursday 15 September 2016 - Formby Dunes & Beach
Leader Angela
Distance and Grade 8.5 miles Easy
Start time 10-30am
Start point Freshfield National Trust car park
Grid ref SD274082
Post code L37 1YD
A walk in sand dunes and pine woods with possible sightings of red squirrels.
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Sunday 18 September 2016 - Alderley Edge
Leader Lesley
Distance and Grade 8 miles Moderate
Start time 10-30am
Start point National Trust car park off the B5087 near the Wizard pub
Grid ref SJ860772
Post code SK10 4UB
A walk along the Edge and up Hare Hill eventually reaching a pretty churchyard for lunch. we continue along lanes and tracks skirting
Nether Alderley to return to the car park.
This is a relatively flat walk with a couple of slopes and a few stiles.
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Thursday 22 September 2016 - Siddington
Leader Malcolm
Distance and Grade 9.5 miles Leisurely
Start time 10-30am
Start point Parking area on Redesmere Lane off the A34 SE end of Redesmere
Grid ref SJ848713
Post code SK11 9JR (take next left to Redesmere)
A walk through fields and along tracks passing Withington Hall and Capesthorne Hall.
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Thursday 29 September 2016 - Ramsbottom and Peel Tower
Leader Vicky
Distance and Grade 11 miles Moderate
Start time 10-30am
Start point Nuttall Park car park
Grid ref SD796163
Post code BL0 9LU
Total probable time; 5.5 to 6hrs
From Nuttall Park we ascend to Peel Tower then walk across Holcombe moor to Helmshore.
We walk back along the Irwell Valley and the sculpture trail.
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Walks Classification
Easy; short, gentle walks suitable for most people (E)
Leisurely; walks mainly on rural, unsurfaced paths with some sustained ascents/descents. Reasonable fitness required. (L)
Moderate; walks may be over rough terrain with steep ascents/descents. For those with a good level of fitness. (M)
Strenuous; physically demanding walks suitable for experienced walkers with above average fitness level. (S)
Technical; walks where additional equipment or skills may be required, e.g headtorch, compass, OS maps etc. (T)
Leisurely; walks mainly on rural, unsurfaced paths with some sustained ascents/descents. Reasonable fitness required. (L)
Moderate; walks may be over rough terrain with steep ascents/descents. For those with a good level of fitness. (M)
Strenuous; physically demanding walks suitable for experienced walkers with above average fitness level. (S)
Technical; walks where additional equipment or skills may be required, e.g headtorch, compass, OS maps etc. (T)
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© Ramblers Trafford Group 2015
For further information please contact the Walks Coordinator, by email at: rtgmembership@yahoo.co.uk
© Ramblers Trafford Group 2015
For further information please contact the Walks Coordinator, by email at: rtgmembership@yahoo.co.uk