Monthly Archives: August 2009

There was 8 of us – we began at Llantysilio Green picnic area just out of Llangollen we started with a steep climb up to Velvet hill with some very good views of the vale of Llangollen and the steam railway. … Continue reading →

This week eleven of us, including two new walkers, we went to an area not usually frequented by the group. We were about four miles north of Bolton just beyond Bromley Cross. We started out from the car park near … Continue reading →

Turnout for the walk was 3 families amounting to 6 adults and 6 children. We followed the steps up to Mam Tor, then walked down to Hollins Cross, Molly setting the pace and the rest of us keeping up. We … Continue reading →

There were 14 of us on the walk. Two cars full were late reaching the start point due to a lot of cows crossing the road. They seemed to go on for ages and Sue thinks the farmers should have … Continue reading →

Its Paul and Halina here in Turkey, an extremely hot and arid Turkey I might add, I believe the "barbeque summer" you were all promised has never materialised, whats new! How is Campbell faring, is he any better. Most days … Continue reading →

Wednesday walks 5th August    Marple                                      Chris H  12th August  Prestbury                                Pam F 19th August  Bollington                                Vince 26th August  Old and New Manchester     Phil W Friday pub nights 7th August    The Duke of York, Romiley    Sue & Geoff  14th August  Marble Arch … Continue reading →

A few of us went camping in Horton in Ribblesdale in the rain. That turned out to be a minor issue compared to the problems experienced with the all night rowdiness of the occupants of 3 tents (not from our … Continue reading →

10 of use set off for an adventure from Millers Dale station. The walk, led by Steve started innocently enough, and we all marvelled at having a dry day after so much rain in the last couple of months. We spent … Continue reading →