Monthly Archives: December 2009

Despite an unpromising start to the day when it started to rain at about 8.30am 18 of us, including Dave on his annual visit up from London, met at Torkington before driving up to Birch Vale to start our walk … Continue reading →

In search of a change from the usual end of term social in the Civic Hall, John decided to put together a buffet for us in the Grapes. Declining all offers of help, John put together a marvellous spread for … Continue reading →

16 of us braved the wintery conditions for this festive walk. Poor visibility deterred the leader from venturing upward to South Head. Instead we settled for an easier low level walk around Kinder Reservoir. Heavy overnight snow, which continued today … Continue reading →

What a splendid walk!  Tricia led 12 of us on this most scenic walk in the Longnor area of the White Peak. Conditions were perfect-bright sunshine and great clarity, making for wonderful views of the quite dramatic landscape. Full marks … Continue reading →

Well another fine Christmas meal was enjoyed at Crowden again. Many of us dressing up for Christmas. The meal was a full trimmings with Christmas cake and Cheese and biscuits as well. Plus the after eights. After the meal we … Continue reading →

Last Sunday 19 of us set off in the rain from Hazel Grove, but started a walk at Rushton Spencer in the dry, it stayed dry all day (despite forecast), Joan leading a walk above and along Rudyard Reservoir, luncheon … Continue reading →

Here is a summary of our events planned for December for further details email stockportwalkingoutdoors@googlemail.com   Wednesdays 2nd December               Walking from Lands End to John O’Groats         Mick & Gayle Blackburn 9th December                Travelogue                                                               John Negus16th December              Buffet in The Grapes                                              … Continue reading →