Northern Walking Programme
This is the complete list of Northern events for the 12 months ending today. You can see the current Northern programme by clicking on the link below:
Past Northern Walks
| Saturday 12 February 2011 | BLACK HILL, DARK PEAKS | Leader: Julian |
| A walk up Black Hill from the north side following Marsden Clough before climbing Black Hill itself. The return route is via the woods and reservoirs south of Holme. Meet at 10:15 for a 10:30 start at the car park just south of Digley Reservoir, just off the A6024 at Holme. 11-12 miles, will be boggy on the top if it is wet! Moderate | ||
| Saturday 26 February 2011 | YOULGREAVE, WHITE PEAKS | Leader: Barbara |
| An 11 mile walk to Robin Hood's Stride from Youlgrave taking in - Bradford Dale - Long Dale - Elton - Limestone Way - Robin Hood's Stride -Alport - Youlgreave, ascent 1620ft. Meet outside the church in Youlgrave, 10.15 for a 10.30 start. Moderate | ||
| Saturday 12 March 2011 | WINTER HILL, WEST PENNINE MOORS | Leader: Julian |
| Also taking in Rivington Pike and Anglezark Moor. A walk of 11-12 miles with some climbing. We will ascend Rivington Pike with its views over Rivington Reservoirs, then on up to Winter Hill with its TV transmitters and on north onto Anglezarke Moor, before returning back around to the reservoirs. Meet 10:15 for a 10:30 start at the Lower Barn Car Park at Rivington (North of Horwich just off the M61 junct 6). Moderate | ||
| Saturday 19 March 2011 | CANNON HALL, SOUTH YORKS | Leader: Alison |
| A 10 mile walk through park land and countryside. Going via Silkstone, Whin Moor Hoylandswaine and Gadding Moor. Meet 10.30 at Cannon Hall car park on A635 between Barnslay and Denby Dale. Easy | ||
| Wednesday 23 March 2011 | SOCIAL MANCHESTER - THE SUMMER PROGRAMME PLANNING MEETING | Leader: Mike |
| Time to meet over a meal and plan the next 6 months of walks and events. Bring along your ideas or just come for a get together. Meet from 19.00 at The Waterhouse (Weatherspoons nr Town Hall), Manchester. | ||
| Saturday 26 March 2011 | CHATSWORTH AND HADDON, WHITE PEAKS | Leader: Paul |
| A 10.5 mile circuit, going via Haddon Park, Edensor and Chatsworth House. Meet 10.30 at Calton Lees car park; south end of Chatsworth park by Garden centre on B6012. Moderate | ||
| Saturday 2 April 2011 | LYME PARK, WESTERN PEAKS | Leader: Cathy & Mike |
| An 11 mile circular walk taking in Moorside, Sponds Hill, West Parkgate and Lymn Park. Meet 10.30 at Disley station. Moderate | ||
| Saturday 9 April 2011 | KENILWORTH CASTLE AND THE TIPPERARY TRAIL | Leader: Robin |
| An 8-mile circular walk with a lunchtime pub stop. The going may be a little soft in places so good boots will be essential... Meet 10:30 at the Castle Green car park (GR 279723, £2 charge). Lifts available from Warwick Parkway station and also possible from London Waterloo. Easy | ||
| Saturday 16 April 2011 | OFFAS DYKE AND CHIRK | Leader: Mike |
| A 10-12 mile walk to include Selattyn village and a 4 mile length of this famous borderland ditch with views also off Chirk Castle. Meet 11.00 at Chirk Station. Moderate | ||
| Friday 22 April 2011 | DUNHAM MASSEY, CHESHIRE | Leader: Dave |
| An easy 8 mile circular in the Cheshire fields just outside Manchester. Meet 1030 at Dunham Massey car park. Easy | ||
| Saturday 30 April 2011 | HOWDEN EDGE AND MARGERY HILL LANGSETT, DARK PEAKS | Leader: Julian & Sonia |
| A walk up Langsett Moor to Howden Edge, Outer Edge and on to Margery Hill with an option to go on to High Stones - the highest point in South Yorkshire. Good views down into the upper Derwent Valley. Return across Midhope Moor. 15 miles moderate (13.5 if High Stones omitted) with some climbing. Meet 10:15 for 10:30 start at Langsett Barn car park (off A616 near Stocksbridge). Strenuous | ||
| Saturday 7 May 2011 | ALDERLEY EDGE CHESHIRE | Leader: Catriona |
| An approximately 12 mile walk around Alderley Edge along footpaths and country lanes around undulating leafy Cheshire countryside. Possibility of curry afterwards in a Nepalese restaurant in Wilmslow. I think it is very good. Meet 10:15 for 10:30 start Alderley Edge National Trust Car Park on the B5087 at NGR SJ 859 773. There is a charge for the car park. There is a free layby about 500 yards nearer to Alderley Edge but it is often busy. Moderate | ||
| Saturday 14 May 2011 | LOWER BRADFIELD, EASTERN PEAKS | Leader: Alison |
| A 10 mile walk via reservoirs and moorland, calling in at the 'Our Cow Molly' ice cream parlour by popular demand. Meet 10.30 at Low Bradfield, Next to the cricket ground across the road from the Postcard café. Moderate | ||
| Wednesday 18 May 2011 | MONSAL HEAD | Leader: Paul |
| An evening stroll of 4 mile walks around Monsal Dale. Meet 19.30 at Monsal head car park. Easy | ||
| Saturday 21 May 2011 | EMBSAY MOOR, NR SKIPTON, NORTH YORKSHIRE | Leader: Andreas |
| A 10 mile circular walk in Yorkshire Dales from Embsay Reservoir car park onto Embsay Moor. Meet 1030am at the Yorkshire Water car park at Embsay Reservoir, north west of Embsay village (no through road) Grid Ref SD 998544. Moderate | ||
| Wednesday 25 May 2011 | GLOSSOPDALE EVENING WALK | Leader: Mike |
| A circular walk in the late spring evening in the Etherow valley area. Meet 19.30 at Broadbottom station. Easy | ||
| Saturday 28 May 2011 | ABNEY MOOR & BRADWELL | Leader: Greg & Barbara |
| Part of the Footprints Bank Holiday weekend in the Peak District. 8.3 miles 400m ascent. Great Hucklow - Silly Dale - Foolow - Abney Moor - Bradwell Edge - Bradwell - Great Hucklow. Meet at the Nightingale Centre, Great Hucklow, Buxton for a 09:45 PROMPT start. | ||
| Saturday 28 May 2011 | TIDESWELL MOOR & LITTLE HUCKLOW | Leader: Greg & Barbara |
| Part of the Footprints Bank Holiday weekend in the Peak District. 10 miles 400m ascent. Great Hucklow - Little Hucklow - Tideswell - Litton - Wardlow Mires - Silly Dale - Great Hucklow. Meet at the Nightingale Centre, Great Hucklow, Buxton for a 09:45 PROMPT start. | ||
| Sunday 29 May 2011 | THREE MOORS | Leader: Greg & Barbara |
| Part of the Footprints Bank Holiday weekend in the Peak District. 11 Miles, 600m ascent. Great Hucklow - Bretton - Sir William Hill - Leadmill Bridge - Offerton Hall - Abney Moor - Great Hucklow. Meet at the Nightingale Centre, Great Hucklow, Buxton for a 09:45 PROMPT start. | ||
| Sunday 29 May 2011 | EYAM & EYAM MOOR | Leader: Greg & Barbara |
| Part of the Footprints Bank Holiday weekend in the Peak District. 8.25 miles. 450m of ascent. Great Hucklow - Foolow - Eyam - Stoke Ford - Bretton - Great Hucklow. Meet at the Nightingale Centre, Great Hucklow, Buxton for a 09:45 PROMPT start. | ||
| Monday 30 May 2011 | ASHFORD IN THE WATER VIA MONSAL HEAD | Leader: Colin |
| Part of the Footprints Bank Holiday weekend in the Peak District. 6 Miles. Toilets & Tea/craft shop at Monsal Head. Tea shop & interesting deli/ice cream shop in Ashford. Easy access from Ashford to the A6 / Bakewell for those with a long journey home. Meet in the car park in Ashton In The Water for a 10:00 PROMPT start. | ||
| Wednesday 1 June 2011 | SHUTLINGSHOE WESTERN PEAKS | Leader: Julian & Sonia |
| We will walk through the forest and on up to Shutlingsloe – the Matterhorn of the Peak District - a short but steep climb, with great views of the surrounding area. Return back through the forest. 4-5 miles. Meet at Trentabank car park in Macclesfield Forest 7:15 for 7:30 start. Moderate | ||
| Saturday 4 June 2011 | KINDER SCOUT, DARK PEAKS | Leader: Barbara |
| A walk on Kinder Scout - Southern Edges of 9.8miles/15.8k 662m/2170ft of ascent taking in Edale/Ollerbrook Booth/Jagger's Clough/Crookstone Knoll/ Ringing Roger/Grindslow Knoll/Edale. Meet at 10.15 for a 10.30 start at Edale Pay & Display car park. Moderate | ||
| Wednesday 8 June 2011 | WORTLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE | Leader: Alison |
| A 4 – 5 mile evening stroll through the fields and woods of the countryside north of Sheffield. Meet 19.30 in Wortley village centre. Wortley is on the A629 north of Sheffield. Easy | ||
| Saturday 11 June 2011 | GOYT VALLEY, WESTERN PEAKS | Leader: Cathy & Mike |
| An 8 mile circular taking in Tunstead Milton, Fernilee Reservoir, White Hall, Wainstones, Combs Reservoir with a possible pub stop in Combs. Meet 10.30 in lay by opposite Rose and Crown pub in Tunstead Milton between Whalley Bridge and Chapel en le Frith (B5470) Lifts available from Whalley Bridge station or by bus 199 Stockport - Buxton. Easy | ||
| Sunday 12 June 2011 | POLESWORTH, WARWICKSHIRE | Leader: Robin |
| A 9 miles walk taking in Polesworth and the Alvecote Pools with pub lunch. Should be (barring rain), a pleasant walk in green and village North Warwickshire. Plenty to see and admire too - Canals, Halls, Herons and the Alvecote Pools. Meet 10.30 at Polesworth Hall Court Car Park, GR 262023. Map: OS Explorer 232. Moderate | ||
| Saturday 18 June 2011 | TODMORDEN, WEST YORKSHIRE | Leader: Andreas |
| A 13 mile circular walk from Todmorden to Thieveley Pike and Black Scout returning via Reddish Shore Rocks and Higher Hartley. Meet 1030am at Todmorden Railway Station car park grid ref SD935241. Moderate | ||
| Thursday 23 June 2011 | CUMBERLAND BROOK AND DANEBOWER, WESTERN PEAKS | Leader: Sonia & Julian |
| Walk over moorland and back up Cumberland Brook. 5 miles. Meet at layby opposite Cat & Fiddle on A537 between Macclesfield and Buxton, 7:15 for 7:30 start. Moderate | ||
| Saturday 25 June 2011 | WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE | Leader: Mark & Sue |
| A pleasant walk through the Wirral countryside taking in Heswall Dales the River Dee and the Dungeons. Tea/Pub stop at end of walk. Meet 10.30 at Thurstaston Common Car Park A540 North of Heswall by Cottage Loaf Pub. Easy | ||
| Saturday 2 July 2011 | TISSINGTON TRAIL, WHITE PEAKS | Leader: Paul |
| A 14 mile walk over the limestone uplands and old railway tracks around Parwich. Going via Tissington, Parwich, Roystone Grange, and High Peak trail. Returning via the Tissington Trail. Meet 10.30 at Tissington Trail car park, off A515 at Alsop en le dale SK 156 549. Moderate | ||
| Wednesday 6 July 2011 | EASTERN PEAKS | Leader: Debbie |
| A 4 - 5mile evening stroll on the Eastern peaks. Meet 19.30 at Fox House. Easy | ||
| Wednesday 13 July 2011 | MILLTHORPE, CHESTERFIELD | Leader: Barbara |
| A 4.5 mile walk from Millthorpe, just outside Chesterfield, via Cartledge Hall, Great Brind Wood, Far Lane, & Jonnygate. Meet in the off road layby on the side road leading up to Holmesfield GR 323773 at 7.30. I'm probably going to have a bite to eat at the Royal Oak in Millthorpe before the walk so please join me if you'd like to. I'd appreciate a text to let me know if you plan to come as I'm not sure yet what time they start serving food there in the week. | ||
| Friday 15 July 2011 | SOCIAL: SHEFFIELD PUB EVENING | Leader: Catriona & Marie |
| A tour of (some of) the hostelries in Sheffield town centre. Meet 18:00 - 19:00 in the Sheffield Tap, at the railway station. | ||
| Saturday 16 July 2011 | TIDESWELL, WHITE PEAKS | Leader: Alison |
| A 12 mile walk in the White Peak area from this cosy Peakland village. Meet 10.30 at Tideswell Church. Moderate | ||
| Wednesday 20 July 2011 | BASLOW, EASTERN PEAKS | Leader: Paul |
| An easy evening walk of a 4.5 mile circuit from Robin Hood Inn. Meet 19.30 at Car Park next to Robin Hood Inn on A619 east of Baslow. Easy | ||
| Saturday 23 July 2011 | WHERNSIDE, YORKSHIRE DALES | Leader: Mike |
| A walk up Yorkshire highest peak in the delightful dales. Depending on time and the parties desire on the day the walk may extend down into Dentdale with a possible return on the train from Dent.
I am hoping to finish with a kettle sighting and a meal in a pub in the area either at the Station Inn at Ribblehead or another nearby pub. Meet 11.00 at Ribblehead (by the tea van at the crossroads). Moderate | ||
| Wednesday 27 July 2011 | HATHERSAGE, CENTRAL PEAKS | Leader: Alison |
| A 4.5 mile circular walk via Brookfiled Manor. Meet 19.15 at Hathersage swimming pool car park. Easy | ||
| Saturday 30 July 2011 | MONSAL TRAIL TUNNELS | Leader: Barbara |
| A 10-mile walk along the Monsal Trail taking in the newly-opened tunnels. Monsal Head - Brushfield - High dale - Priestcliffe - Wye Dale then back along the Monsal Trail to Monsal Head via Chee, Litton & Cressbrook tunnels. At Monsal Head we can then have a look at the Headstone Tunnel. Bring a packed lunch. Tea shop at the end. Meet at Monsal Head at 10.15 for a 10.30 start. Pay & display car park or park on the road to the Longstones. Moderate | ||
| Wednesday 3 August 2011 | HATHERSAGE, CENTRAL PEAKS | Leader: Debbie |
| An evening walk in the Derwent valley area. Meet at 19.30 at Hathersage station. Easy | ||
| Sunday 7 August 2011 | COOMBE EDGE, DARK PEAKS | Leader: Sonia & Julian |
| A 12-13 mile walk along these impressive gritstone edges overlooking Buxton and Combs Reservoir, including a visit to the remains of an Iron Age hill fort. Meet 10:15 for 10:30 start at car park off Goyt's Lane off the A5004 approx. 2 miles NW of Buxton, grid ref SK 024 752. Moderate | ||
| Wednesday 10 August 2011 | HOPE, CENTRAL PEAKS | Leader: Alison |
| A short evening 4 mile walk via the river to Castleton and back via the fields. Meet 19.15 at Hope Village car park. Easy | ||
| Saturday 13 August 2011 | CHEW CIRCULAR, DARK PEAKS | Leader: Sonia & Julian |
| A 19 mile strenuous Challenge moorland hike around the northern moors with impressive rocky outcrops and views of the Longdendale and Chew valleys. We will go west from Crowden past Lad's Leap and turn north over Ormes moor to Raven Stone and Fox Stone before returning past Chew reservoir and Laddow Rocks. Note that there are no stops with facilities on the route, so take plenty of food and drink. Meet at Crowden car park on the A628 (signposted Crowden Youth Hostel), 8:45 for a 9:00 prompt start. Strenuous | ||
| Saturday 20 August 2011 | WIN HILL AND CROOK HILL, DARK PEAKS | Leader: Barbara |
| A 9.4 miles/15.1km circular of 565m/1854ft of ascent taking in Heatherdene, Win Hill, Hope Cross, Hagg farm, Bridge End Pasture, Crook Hill and Heatherdene. Meet at 10.15 for a 10.30 start at Heatherdene Pay & Display car park on east side of Ladybower Reservoir A6013 north of Bamford (may be free parking on the road). Moderate | ||
| Saturday 3 September 2011 | VALE OF EDALE AND KINDER SCOUT, DARK PEAKS | Leader: Paul |
| A 13 mile walk over the high ground surrounding Edale. Going via Win Hill, Kinder Scout, Mam Tor and the Lose Hill ridge. Challenging route with some steep ascents and descents. 3500ft of total ascent. Meet 10.30 at Hope Village car park. Strenuous | ||
| Saturday 17 September 2011 | SLAIDBURN - FOREST OF BOWLAND | Leader: Cathy & Mike |
| A 10 mile Circular Walk from Slaidburn over Dunsop fell & Croasdale Fell in this quiet corner of Lancashire. Meet 09.45 (if you want breakfast in the village café) or 10.30 for the walk at Slaidburn car park, Slaidburn on B6478 north of Clitheroe. Pub stop at end. Moderate | ||
| Sunday 18 September 2011 | POLESWORTH AND THE ALVECOTE POOLS | Leader: Robin |
| A pleasant 9.25-mile walk in green and villagey North Warwickshire with plenty to see and admire - Canals, Halls, Herons and the Alvecote Pools. Meet 10:30 at Polesworth Hall Court Car Park, GR 262023. Map: OS Explorer 232. | ||
| Tuesday 20 September 2011 | SOCIAL, MANCHESTER | Leader: Mike |
| THE WINTER PROGRAMME PLANNING MEETING Time to meet over a meal and plan the next 6 months of walks and events. Bring along your ideas or just come for a get together. Meet from 1915 in Manchester. | ||
| Saturday 1 October 2011 | CHROME HILL, WESTERN PEAKS | Leader: Julian |
| An 8.25 miles/13km circular walk with 510m/1680ft of ascent, taking in Longnor / Hollinclough / Fough / Chrome Hill / Dowel dale / Earl Sterndale / Longnor. Meet at 10.15 for a 10.30 start at Longnor Market Place. Moderate | ||
| Saturday 8 October 2011 | BOLSTERSTONE, EASTERN PEAKS | Leader: Alison |
| A 10 mile walk via Reservoirs and Moorland to High Bradfield (possibly Low Bradfield as well if time), then back to Bolsterstone through the Ewden Valley. Meet 10.30 at Bolsterstone Outside the church (Parking available in the square). Moderate | ||
| Saturday 15 October 2011 | CLWYDIAN HILLS, FLINTSHIRE | Leader: Dave & Elaine |
| A 9 mile hike in these borderland hills - this will be a joint hike with the "Kelsall village walking group". Meet 10.00 a.m (please note time!) Lower car park near Moel Famau (it WAS £1 to get through barrier) - Grid Ref:SJ 173612. Bring packed lunch - may be a pub stop (possibly) en route or options for a cup of tea after! Moderate | ||
| Saturday 5 November 2011 | BAKEWELL AND THE WILD WEST | Leader: Barbara |
| A 10 mile circular walk taking in the high ground on both sides of the Wye valley to the west of Bakewell. Meet at the car park (pay & display) by the bridge in Bakewell, 10.15 for a 10.30 start. Packed lunch. Possible tea shop at the end. Moderate. | ||
| Saturday 12 November 2011 | BARTHOMLEY, SOUTH CHESHIRE | Leader: Dave |
| An 8 mile walk in the Cheshire / Staffordshire border area. Contact leader for further details. Easy. | ||
| Saturday 19 November 2011 | SLAITHWAITE – SOUTH PENNINES WEST YORKS | Leader: Andreas |
| A 10 mile circular walk along part of the Colne Valley Circular walk to Marsden then on to Slaithwaite Moor before a return to Slaithwaite. Probable visit to charity beer festival after walk. Meet 1030 at St James church, Station Rd, Slaithwaite; train connections from Huddersfield and Manchester Victoria. Easy / Moderate. | ||
| Friday 25 November 2011 | SOCIAL EVENING IN MANCHESTER | Leader: Mike |
| As the Christmas markets get in to full swing a chance to meet up for a social drink where we will visit a few of the more traditional pubs of Manchester. Meet 19.30 at The Waterhouse (Wetherspoons) nr Town Hall, Manchester. | ||
| Saturday 10 December 2011 | HATHERSAGE, HOPE VALLEY PEAKS | Leader: Alison |
| A 10 mile walk via Grindleford Station, Froggatt and Curbar and walking back by the river. Meet 10.30 at Hathersage station. Moderate | ||
| Saturday 24 December 2011 | DUNHAM MASSEY, CHESHIRE | Leader: Dave |
| Like previous years a 7 mile circular through the fields of Cheshire including a circle of Dunham Massey Park. Meet 10.30 in main NT car park at Dunham Massey. Easy | ||
| Tuesday 27 December 2011 | CHINLEY CIRCULAR, PEAK DISTRICT | Leader: Andreas |
| A 9 to 10 mile circular walk from Chinley station onto Chinley Churn and Lantern Pike. Meet 1030 pm at Chinley station car park. Free parking at station and on side road. | ||
| Saturday 7 January 2012 | CHESHIRE | Leader: Dave and Elaine |
| Please contact leaders for details. Easy | ||
| Saturday 14 January 2012 | STAFFORDSHIRE MOORS THE ROACHES | Leader: Barbara |
| A 10.5 mile circular walk in the Staffordshire moorlands taking in the Roaches, Hen Cloud and Lud's Church. Meet at Tittesworth Reservoir Visitor Centre at 10.15 for a 10.30 start (GR SJ993602). Pay & display parking. Possible tea shop en route. Moderate. | ||
| Saturday 21 January 2012 | MANCHESTER | Leader: Mike |
| An easy 2 mile (approx) urban walk through the industrial heritage of this great Northern city, The walk will include some canalside walking of the Trans Pennine canals, streets used by Holywood for 1930s New York scenes, the sites of the only Mill complex Manchester had, the Old Italian area, Manchester's Marble Arch and Miles Platting where there will be a final stop for the National Winter Ale Festival as a conclusion to the walk. Details of this are at http://nwaf.org.uk/. I expect we will catch the bus back to town after some sampling. Meet 1230 at Manchester Piccadilly Station. Easy | ||
| Saturday 28 January 2012 | WILMSLOW, NORTH CHESHIRE - WALK AND SOCIAL | Leader: Catriona |
| An approximately 10 mile walk around a lowland raised bog and the fields of Cheshire, followed by meal in the Sansi Yakatori Japanese Restaurant in Wilmslow. A table has been booked for 18.30 at this Sushi restaurant, please let me know if you want to come to the meal by 23rd Jan. Meet 10.30 at Car park opposite the Boddington Arms Racecourse Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5LR off A538 Altrincham Road (grid ref SJ 814 833). Moderate. | ||
