Disley Circuit (14th Jan 2014)

The Team

Today the LOTSW group were slightly down on numbers (David and Angela could not make it) but we had good weather for a 7 mile route taking in the delights of Lyme Park and Disley. almost 2hrs was spent putting the world to rights in the Ram's Head pub.

A very enjoyable day.

Neil

The Route

Delamere (Friday 12th April)

The Spring LOTSW event was hosted by Andrew starting from 'Chateau Smith' and a pleasant spring morning. A brief 30 minute stroll clearly fatigued the team as a bacon sandwich and coffee was needed at the Delamere Forest Cafe (and very good it was too). We then continued through the forest, across Manley Common and finally to our destination - the excellent Goshawk pub in Mouldsworth. We were all pretty full after breakfast so only managed the 'lite bites' (which were very good) and a local ale (also very good).

We then took the train back from Mouldsworth to Delamere where Andrew provided tea & a guided tour of Cheshire's other important telescope. There was one amusing interlude on the train platform (click HERE and read what Mr Chappell has to say).

Thanks to Andrew for hosting & guiding us.

Cat & Fiddle (11 Jan 2013)

Kate, Tony, David, Angela & Andrew

The LOTSW team for this walk was Tony W, Andrew, David & Neil. We met for a pre-walk breakfast in Macclesfield Garden Centre then headed off to Standing Stone Car Park (Macc Forest). As we started our walk we bumped into Angela Osborne and friend Kate - nice to catch up!

We then headed off across Piggford Moor, near Shutlingsloe, across to Cumberland Cottage, Cat & Fiddle and a fine luch was eaten at the Peak View Cafe (apparently the highest cafe in England). After lunch we descended to Bottom o'the Oven and up towards Forest Chapel before returning to the cars. Despite a poor forecast we did not get wet.

 

A misty view to 'Shut'

The route

Taxal Edge (Oct 2012)

Last of the Summer Wine?

Today saw a reduced LOTSW team out (Tony B, Tony W, Neil G) with 3 men not available (Andrew - no pass, Julian - tradesmen supervision, David - stuck in traffic and gave up and went home).

After coffee/cake (thanks Tony W) the walk today started at Taxal Church CP (50p donations welcome) and followed the Goyt Valley along to Fernilee Reservoir. A few ups and downs took us to Taxal Edge and then down through the fields to Kettleshulme and welcome pint and lunch at The Swan Inn. After lunch was a short 1.5 miles back to the cars up and over Taxal Edge.

The forecast was for torrential rain but in the end there was drizzle for 5 mins and the rest of the walk remained dry.

Plans being drawn up for a pre-Christmas LOTSW - Doodle Poll to follow.

Neil

Friday 1st June 2012

The LOTSW group were Tony B, Tony W, Andrew & Neil for a walk to celebrate Tony B's 60th birthday. We did a walk around the Heywood area and had lunch at the Pack Horse Inn. The walk had good views across Manchester and afterwards we all celebrated with tea, cake and champagne.

The next walk is planned for September around Macclesfield - Neil will arrange a date/route.

Wednesday 21st March

Whilst the Chancellor put the finishing touches to his speech for the 2012 buget the LOTSW team were out in force (Andrew, David, Julian, Neil, Tony & Tony) for a walk starting by Ridgegate Reservoir and taking in Macc Forest, Nessit Hill, Shutlingsloe, Piggford Moor and the Ryles Arms.

Lunch was good quality but there was much debate about 'chip quantity'. Beer was viewed as 'excellent' - especially the 'Wibbly Wobbly'.

Summit of Shutlingsloe

The walk was just over 8 miles and we enjoyed great weather - just about perfect for walking and 'putting the world to rights'.

The next walk is currently planned for May 30th and is being 'planned' by the 'almost 60' Tony Baxter.

Delamere - Kelsall - Willington

Yet again the LOTSW walking group picked a good day for walking. Clear skies, sunshine, a bit of breeze and nicely 'fresh'. This route started from 'Greenacre' (Andrew's pad) after a good strong coffee and some chocolate biscuits and headed off towards Kelsall. The route was surprisingly 'up and down' and after about 5 miles and 1h50m we were standing at the bar of the Boot Inn in Willington with a 'pint of best'.

A good lunch was consumed (and not a 'fish and chips' in sight) and then a short 3 miles back to Andrew's via Primrose Wood.

The walk was in recognition of Andrew's 60th so some celebratory champagne was consumed together with mince pies & home made scones (thanks to Gill).

A good walk - well executed by our gallant (and ageing) leader.

Route and elevation

Hopefully 2012 will bring more good walks, more good food, more good banter and more good weather.