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Post by scfcmacca on Feb 28, 2015 13:53:55 GMT
Going go for a walk with the other half tomorrow if it's nice, have anyone off here ever gone outside and could recommend a decent walk?
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Post by greenhoff74 on Feb 28, 2015 14:31:15 GMT
Mighty good around Knypersley reservoir.
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Post by greenhoff74 on Feb 28, 2015 14:33:46 GMT
Or the canal around Stockton Brook, Endon etc. with some pubs and eateries nearby.
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Post by scfcmacca on Feb 28, 2015 14:51:38 GMT
Cheers greenhof I used to run around knyp great scenery about in those neck of the woods
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Post by lawrieleslie on Feb 28, 2015 18:31:47 GMT
Depends how strenuous you want the walk to be Macca. Roaches walk is good but you'll need decent walking kit. A bit Less arduous is around the Leek Canal and old railway line. Failing that Tittsworth Reservoir is nice.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 28, 2015 18:33:16 GMT
Being on the edge of the Peak District National Park, there are hundreds of top quality walks. Just get out and explore.
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Post by Staffsoatcake on Feb 28, 2015 19:45:48 GMT
A walk down to a pub can be nice.  |
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Post by Northy on Feb 28, 2015 19:54:37 GMT
Take a drive over to Cheshire and walk up to Beeston Castle, great views.
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Post by mermaidsal on Feb 28, 2015 19:58:32 GMT
Depends how strenuous you want the walk to be Macca. Roaches walk is good but you'll need decent walking kit. A bit Less arduous is around the Leek Canal and old railway line. Failing that Tittsworth Reservoir is nice. Froghall Wharf to the Black Lion at Consall is a glorious walk (can even do quite a bit of it in a chair), towpath might be muddy this time of year tho. |
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Post by slicko on Feb 28, 2015 20:04:33 GMT
A brisk walk at Maer Hills will satisfy the best Sunday stroller
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Post by scfcmacca on Feb 28, 2015 20:09:57 GMT
Some good suggestions cheers lads. I'm not an avid walker she thought it would be nice get out and do something free rather than sit in the pub an 'waste' money. I'm a big fan of finding a waterfall and just watching that if I'm being honest
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Post by alsagerstokie on Feb 28, 2015 20:21:49 GMT
Walk up mow cop can be nice.
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Post by kidsgroveboxxy on Feb 28, 2015 21:30:59 GMT
Get thee sen up Mow Cop duc. Beautiful scenery.
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Post by ************** on Feb 28, 2015 22:15:47 GMT
From J15 head toward Beech and turn right onto Harley Thorn Lane (before the tight left hand bend). Drive to the end of the lane and park up by the cottages. Walk downhill (away from the front of the cottages), over the farmers gate and turn right at the bottom. Follow the path along the edge of Swynertton Woods, crossing the road then either go uphill (for a 1 hour walk) or go left (slight downhill) walking the edge of Swynerton Woods (for a 2 hour walk). Either way you want to get back up to the picnic area at Stableford. Then walk to the left of the underground reservoir and after 15 mins you will re-emerge by your car! Wellies or good boots required!
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Post by Boothen on Feb 28, 2015 22:18:57 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2015 0:56:14 GMT
Some good suggestions cheers lads. I'm not an avid walker she thought it would be nice get out and do something free rather than sit in the pub an 'waste' money. I'm a big fan of finding a waterfall and just watching that if I'm being honest This could just be the start of a new life for you. The "out doors" is a wonderful place to be. I've walked all over England and Wales and Europe (and a bit of Asia). Spent many two week holidays doing nothing but trecking and climbing. Just get out and do it. Get some good boots and a waterproof - you probably already have all of the other warm clothing. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2015 1:16:16 GMT
As a focal point or landmark Mow Cop is the finest focal point in Staffordshire to start or end any walk. It can be seen from North Wales , the banks of the Mersey , the Sandstone Trail , and most points north .
As a kid I used it as a landmark to guide me home on my borrowed bike on my way back from the likes of Chester , Northwichwich and Ringway Airport...
I even went as far as the Wirral which wasn't bad as me and me mate were only 11 at the time., although it did backfire on me once when I got a puncture at Arclid crossroads.
I walked back...knackered...circa sometime in the mid seventies.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2015 1:31:11 GMT
As a focal point or landmark Mow Cop is the finest focal point in Staffordshire to start or end any walk. It can be seen from North Wales , the banks of the Mersey , the Sandstone Trail , and most points north . As a kid I used it as a landmark to guide me home on my borrowed bike on my way back from the likes of Chester , Northwichwich and Ringway Airport... I even went as far as the Wirral which wasn't bad as me and me mate were only 11 at the time., although it did backfire on me once when I got a puncture at Arclid crossroads. I walked back...knackered...circa sometime in the mid seventies. Lovely area.....not been around there in years |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2015 1:36:38 GMT
As a focal point or landmark Mow Cop is the finest focal point in Staffordshire to start or end any walk. It can be seen from North Wales , the banks of the Mersey , the Sandstone Trail , and most points north . As a kid I used it as a landmark to guide me home on my borrowed bike on my way back from the likes of Chester , Northwichwich and Ringway Airport... I even went as far as the Wirral which wasn't bad as me and me mate were only 11 at the time., although it did backfire on me once when I got a puncture at Arclid crossroads. I walked back...knackered...circa sometime in the mid seventies. Lovely area.....not been around there in years Tis a place which holds fond memories. A crossroads of the past and the present...ie Cheshire. My ashes will be cast into the wind and see where it lands..... I Suspect Staffordshie....I hope so. Mumf |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2015 1:41:46 GMT
Lovely area.....not been around there in years Tis a place which holds fond memories. A crossroads of the past and the present...ie Cheshire. My ashes will be cast into the wind and see where it lands..... I Suspect Staffordshie....I hope so. Mumf Goodness mumf ....that's quite emotive ....are you feeling a little out of sorts ? ....Fair thee well !  |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2015 1:45:18 GMT
Tis a place which holds fond memories. A crossroads of the past and the present...ie Cheshire. My ashes will be cast into the wind and see where it lands..... I Suspect Staffordshie....I hope so. Mumf Goodness mumf ....that's quite emotive ....are you feeling a little out of sorts ? ....Fair thee well ! Well...you know ...Its better than chucked in the Trent and Misery at Trent Vale ...or some other suburb of the Far East.... |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2015 1:48:20 GMT
Goodness mumf ....that's quite emotive ....are you feeling a little out of sorts ? ....Fair thee well ! Well...you know ...Its better than chucked in the Trent and Misery at Trent Vale ...or some other suburb of the Far East.... Indeed it is ...  |
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Post by wizzardofdribble on Mar 1, 2015 5:20:31 GMT
You can't beat a walk over the Roaches.. to Roche End..then down to Gradbach Forest...up through Luds Church to Hanging Stone/Swythamley...back along The Ridge to Roche End..then back over The Roaches to Hen Cloud.
I'm off on the Manifold Trail today for a bike ride..only 10 minutes from where I am..Nice walk too...Starting in Waterhouses & heading towards Hulme End.
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Post by lawrieleslie on Mar 1, 2015 7:13:26 GMT
You can't beat a walk over the Roaches.. to Roche End..then down to Gradbach Forest...up through Luds Church to Hanging Stone/Swythamley...back along The Ridge to Roche End..then back over The Roaches to Hen Cloud. I'm off on the Manifold Trail today for a bike ride..only 10 minutes from where I am..Nice walk too...Starting in Waterhouses & heading towards Hulme End. Wizzard that brings back memories of when I lived in Leek over ten years ago. One of my finest walks was from the Cat and Fiddle down through Gradbach, over the Roaches down to Tittsworth and ending up in Benksies in Leek for a pint or two. Hills around Goyt Valley were also great walking. Down here in Devon, Dartmoor offers some great hill walking but, unfortunately, I've had to curtail that somewhat due to having a hip replacement three years ago. So now me and the Mrs do a more sedatory bit of kayaking on the river Yealm and Plym plus cycling. Miss the great walks on Dartmoor though. |
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Post by elystokie on Mar 1, 2015 9:01:44 GMT
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Post by wizzardofdribble on Mar 1, 2015 9:14:25 GMT
You can't beat a walk over the Roaches.. to Roche End..then down to Gradbach Forest...up through Luds Church to Hanging Stone/Swythamley...back along The Ridge to Roche End..then back over The Roaches to Hen Cloud. I'm off on the Manifold Trail today for a bike ride..only 10 minutes from where I am..Nice walk too...Starting in Waterhouses & heading towards Hulme End. Wizzard that brings back memories of when I lived in Leek over ten years ago. One of my finest walks was from the Cat and Fiddle down through Gradbach, over the Roaches down to Tittsworth and ending up in Benksies in Leek for a pint or two. Hills around Goyt Valley were also great walking. Down here in Devon, Dartmoor offers some great hill walking but, unfortunately, I've had to curtail that somewhat due to having a hip replacement three years ago. So now me and the Mrs do a more sedatory bit of kayaking on the river Yealm and Plym plus cycling. Miss the great walks on Dartmoor though. The Goyt Valley/Erwood Hall remains has some great walks with fantastic views and as you say, you can cycle down from the Cat & Fiddle. A bit closer to home (for me) are Dovedale/Ilam/Manifold to the east and Oakamoor/Dimingsdale to the south west, very busy in the summer but fairly quiet, peaceful & serene now I've been looking outside this morning watching the March hares boxing. For a Stokie like, the wildlife out here never ceases to amaze me. Those March hares..what a wonderful sight. The first time I saw them I thought they were wallabees..they were so big...about three times the size of rabbits..standing up on their hind legs !! Now I know that spring is on its way and it's almost time to get my ST renewed at Early Bird rates :-) |
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Post by cheeesfreeex on Mar 3, 2015 2:26:04 GMT
About 20 years ago I walked to Hathersage {Little John's Grave} on a whim. Took three weeks from Stockton Brook, there and back.
Walked to Leek, then followed the Ashbourne Road and then joined the Tissington Trail at Waterhouses, and kept going.
I wanted to invigorate my love for the Peak District after living away for a while.
Did some Youth Hostelling {I walked to Matlock to sign up}, dossing, hedge-rowing and going a bit feral as required.
Took in all the locations from fond memories of pop and crisps weekends as a kid.
Thor's Cave, Wetton Mill, Hartington, Dove Dale, Bakewell, Lathkill, Haddon Hall, Eyam, Bakewell, Buxton, Chrome Hill etc and beyond.
Beautiful and a brilliant time, the accommodation was great: from a pub car park in Longnor to a grand Hall in Bakewell where the Bonnie Prince rested his head.
And all points in between.
Dippers and scrapping stoats were the wildlife highlights.
Still walk sections of that trek when I get the chance.
Done some stints on a Burger van at High Edge {and some wandering around the moonscape up there.}
Roaches, Ramshaw and Ludd's Church are regular{ish} walks.
The Conifer Forest around Danebridge is a bit surreal and The Ship, The Crag {with views up to Shuttinslow}, or The Ryles offer good succour.
Knypo, Lask Edge, Brown Edge, the Cauldon canal and {the Currently disused} railway through to Leek or to Consall are homelands.
From Westwood Golf at the bottom of Ladderedge through to Rudyard up the feeder is a favourite meander, around Stanley Pool and through to Ched, the monks' trail from Hulton to Deaulacroix, or from Ford Green Hall up Whitter are all great walks too.
Got lost up Mow Cop loads of times and I like the Lord Nelson and the walks around Oakamoor.
Spoilt for choice.
There are favourite walks depending on season. Can't beat an Autumnal walk around Knypersley, see the foliage and then up to Marshes Hill for the Billberries and heather, and then the Top Pub.
I keep contemplating exploring the south of the City, there are parts where I've never spent much time: Hanchurch Woods, Trentham Gardens, Cannock Chase Abbott's Bromley, Lichfield and such, I've only really ever passed through.
The best walks get planned around good boozers.
Might pick a few hostelries, pack a rucksack and set off south Staffordwards for a week one day.
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Post by wizzardofdribble on Mar 3, 2015 7:30:03 GMT
Chrome Hill...forgot about that one :-)
Great post Cheeese
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Post by ************** on Mar 3, 2015 7:47:23 GMT
Wow. That was a good post Cheese.
Bought back some memories for me as you flicked through the movies in your head. Me and my brother-in-law used to do a bit, back in the day.
The Cape Wrath coastal walk being one of the highlights ~ walking is the only way to get onto Sandwood Bay and what a privilege that was ~ the most pristine, empty and beautiful beach I have ever seen.
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Post by pretzel on Mar 3, 2015 12:59:12 GMT
Chrome Hill...forgot about that one :-) Great post Cheeese Probably my favourite local walk is Chrome hill (aka Dragons back)  I always park in Earl Sterndale so I can sample a pint and pork pie at 'The Quiet Woman' before returning home  |
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