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Walking Group R – Programme

Walks usually start at 10:00 am prompt. Some of us meet at 9:30 at the crescent by the entrance to Whirlow Brook Park to share cars.

DateLeaderPlaceDetailsParticipants
1 Dec 25DianaStart:Walk in Stannington followed by mince pies and hot drinks at 46 Acorn Drive S6 6ER GR SK889299 Park on Acorn Way or around little roundabout opposite house , avoid the cornersRoute:Across Spout Lane , over fields, up Catty Lane,along 20 fields and Hopwood Lane to Ronksley Hall Farm, over Long lane and across fields to Bents Lane, Hilltop, Storrs, Loxley Valley, ascend to Stannington for refreshments – mince pies , apple cake , hot drinks., approx 7 milesDiana, Camilla(w) David J (w) Margaret S (w)
8 Dec 25John WStart:Grindleford ChurchUp to Froggatt edge and along to Curbar then to outscirts of Baslow.North by Gorsebank Lane to Curbar and then to the river,Then by Derwent Farm and Spooner Lane and back to the start.8 milesJohn W(W), Camilla (w), David J (w)
15 Dec 25Christmas Meal Camilla and DavidStart:Carpark by Robin hood pub (not the pub carpark)Route:Birchen Edge, Wellington Monument (4.5 miles) Start at 10, short coffee break. Intend to finish in good time for 1.30 at the Old Eyre ArmsDavid J(w), Camilla(w) Pauline(w), Jane
22 Dec 25DianaStart:Longshaw car park- remember your NT card (though if someone forgets it has been discovered that it is possible to reuse on behalf of someone else if needed) Starting at 1000Route:Diana Camilla(w) David J(w)
29 Dec 25No walkStart:Route:
5 Jan 26GaynorStart:Carlton Lees Car ParkRouteTBA:Phil (W)
12 Jan 26PaulineStart: Mam Nick National Trust CarparkRoute:9 miles – details to follow.Pauline (w), Phil (W)
19 Jan 26DaveStart: SK24218839 minor road from Stannington, above Hollow MeadowsRoute: Ughill Moor, Dale Dyke, Sugworth Hall, Moscar CrossDave, Cath, Phil (W)
26 Jan 26CathStart:Route: tba
2 Feb 26AndrewAshopton: SK19712 86366Route: Crook Hill, Bridge End Pasture, Hagg Farm, Haggwater Bridge, Hope Cross, Wooler Knoll, Winhill, Yorkshire Bridge. Distance 14.7 kms.
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