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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
2 Nov 26ClareStart:Rowsley Rec car park GR: SK254 655Route: Congreave,Stanton in Peak, Haddon Barn, Bowling Green Farm. About 7 milesClare, David j(w), Camilla(w),John W(w), Andrew (w), Jane(w), Stephanie(w), Chris G (with C and D)
9 Nov 26StephanieStart:Car park by Lady Cannings SK290835Route: Houndkirk road, Burbage Edge, upper Burbage Bridge, Stanage Pole, Redmires Reservoir, White Stones, Rud Hill 7 to 8 milesStephanie, Camilla (w), David J(w).John W(w), Phil, Jane
16 Nov 26John WStart:Hope primary school.SK171837Route:Crimea Farm,Round plantation,Back Tor,Hollins cross,Mam farm,Odin mine,Castleton,across meadows and beside stream and back to the start.7 miles.Conditions to be assessed prior to the walkJohn W(w), Phil (w), Jane
23 Nov 26Camilla and DavidStart:Wheston SK132764, road side parking in the right at the end of the hamlet.Route: Peter Dale, Wormhill, Millers Dale, about 7 milesCamilla (w), David zJ (w)
30 Nov 26PhilStart: Whirlow - meet 9.30am leave when assembled by 9.45amRoute: Limb Valley, Lady Cannings, Ox Stones, Mayfield Valley, Forge Dam, Whirlow Farm. 7.5 milesPhil (w),John W(w)
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14 Dec 26Camilla and David Christmas meal at the old eyre arms at 13:30Start: 10:15 (Whirlow at 9:30) lay-by on Moor Lane SK199730 below Longstone EdgeRoute: Longstone Edge, Bleaklow, Rowland 4 to 4.5 milesCamilla(w), David J (w),John W(w)
21 Dec 26PaulineStart: Park in the last parking area before road turns into Fairholmes Visitors’ Centre. cost £6.60.Route: Climb up to Lockerbrook Outdoor Centre then continue over Rowlee Pasture to Alport Castles. Return via Alport Castles Farm, crossing A57 to walk the other side of the river through Blackley Hey then crossing again near Hagg farm. 8.5 miles. The descent from Alport Castles is steep so needs to be taken with care.Pauline (w)
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