Archive: 2021 Long Walks

2021 Long Walks Programme

DateLead NameLocation
14 JunGuy & VivBack together around Worsley Woods
28 JunCarole & MarjoriePort Salford & Greenway (~6mls)
12 JulPam & KenWinter Hill, a 6 mile hill walk over rough moorland pathways
26 JulHarold & YvonneBorsdane Wood
9 AugJanet & MargaretLittle Woolden Nature Reserve, 6mls, easy flat walk
23 AugSheila & BrianMere Sands Wood, easy flat walk, about 6 miles
6 SepFred & MarleneDovestones.  5 miles, no stiles, some paths narrow and stony and could be boggy in places, if it rains.
20 SepPat & JohnLast Drop, Bolton
4 OctChris & JohnA 6 mile flat walk around Lydiate (near Maghull, Merseyside), much of the walk surrounded by fields, with the final 1.5 miles along the Leeds – Liverpool Canal. Postcode L31 4EN (The Running Horses pub)
18 OctMaryPark Bridge and Daisy Nook trail. 5 miles, no big climbs, one stile. Canals and industrial heritage. Start at Park Bridge Heritage Centre car park, OL6 8AH.
1 NovAlanAlkincoats, near Colne. Approximately 5 miles, a couple of stiles, could be muddy. BB8 9QQ. Due to the adverse weather forecast, this walk is cancelled and replaced by a short walk along the Bridgewater Canal from Worsley to Astley – meet at St Mark’s church and bring sandwiches.
15 NovBill & Kath Smithills and Barrow Bridge. 3 stiles, one short moderate climb, farm lanes and woodland tracks. Muddy if wet. Post code: BL1 7ND
29 Nov LesleyKingfisher walk, from The Horseshoe Ringley circular walk to Moses Gate country park. 5 to 6 miles easy walk, no stiles, mostly flat, could be muddy if weather bad. M26 1FT  
13 DecCarole & MarjoriePub lunch and walk starting and finishing at The Chetham Arms, Chapeltown BL7 0EW.  Please choose your sandwich lunch as per your email, and let Carole or Marjorie know no later than Sunday 5th December, and bring correct cash plus tip with you on the day.