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7 of the ramblers took a very windswept hike yesterday from Abbey Village to Darwen Tower, a climb of 1100 feet and just under 9 miles distance. Starting from the Hare and Hounds pub ( always good to begin ( and end) at a pub) we walked across a very well made path to Rake Brook, the first of the three reservoirs in the area. Pausing to watch the antics of a spaniel, who clearly covered at least 50% more ground than its human companion, we descended into woodland which forms part of the Witton Weavers Way, a long distance route we have walked many times in the past. Continue reading →

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10 members of the rambling group today completed an 8 mile circuit of Lyme Park, a national trust property in Cheshire and the surrounding moors . In spite of the poor weather forecast we were really lucky and escaped the rain apart from a few random rain drops. Continue reading →

The next ramble will be on Thursday 2nd March, and will be an 8.5 mile circular walk following the War Horse route from Ormskirk via Lathom Chapel. The walk is flat and follows quiet paths, some busier country lanes and fields.  Regular ramblers have been notified of start point, but if any new members wish to join the group please contact me for information. ( pollypaws46@gmail.com). Please note this is a change to the advertised walk which cannot take place due to leaders injury.

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19 ramblers had the final walk of the year today. Joining the Leeds Liverpool canal at Old Roan we walked along the towpath in the direction of Bootle. Although cold, the weather was dry and as the rain of the recent days had deceased, our walk was relatively mud free. Having stopped off at Tesco Litherland for a quick coffee we continued on to Bootle where we left the canal. It was then a short step up to L20 restaurant, the catering school for Hugh Baird college, where we enjoyed a wonderful Christmas lunch, catered and served by the 3rd year students. Replete, we walked back through the park and on to the station for a quick train ride home. Thanks to everyone who has recced and led the walks this year. Our new programme will commence on 5th January 2023.Happy Christmas everyone.

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12 members of the rambling group took a different walk yesterday to cross the sands from West Kirby to Hilbre Island. Having walked from Hoylake station several of us changed from our walking boots to wellies, in order to save our footwear from the ravages of the salt water. Walking first to Little Eye from Dee lane slipway, we then crossed to Little Hilbre ( Middle Eye) and finally onto Hilbre island. Continue reading →

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12 intrepid ramblers set off on a wild and windy morning yesterday to undertake the 10 mile circular route from Anglezarke reservoir to Great Hill via White Coppice. The walk started in relatively calm weather with some bright sunshine and we walked through lovely woodland following the path around the edge of the reservoir. This is the largest reservoir in the Rivington chain which is fed by the River Yarrow, Previously supplying Liverpool, the reservoir now supplies water to Wigan. The water level had increased substantially since the recce was undertaken 3 weeks ago given the amount of rain that has fallen. This was also very evident further into the walk. Continue reading →

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10 Ramblers completed a 10 mile circuit today starting and ending at Kelsall Village Hall in Cheshire. Once again we were lucky with the weather, and needed hats and sun tan lotion rather than overtrousers and waterproofs. From Kelsall we crossed over a busy trunk road and then headed through lovely fields and woodlands onto the Eddisbury way. There were a significant number of stiles on varying quality, and at one point we were walking through dense nettle filled undergrowth aided with the use of some strategic secateurs to make the way passable! Continue reading →

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12 ramblers met this morning at Loggerheads Country Park. Depending on which weather forecast app you used, the day would be bright and sunny or overcast and raining. Just before we set off we found it was going to be the latter, so wet weather gear was donned and off we set. The planned route was an 8 mile circuit along the Leete pathway to Pantymwyn, on to Cilcain and then around the shoulder of the Frith mountain returning to Loggerheads. Continue reading →

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8 members of the Rambling group took to the moors above Rochdale yesterday for a 9 mile circular route over Rooley Moor and the Cotton Famine road. As is the norm with the group the ramble is led by a different person each time, and this was the first time Peter had led us and he came up with a blinder! Continue reading →