Forthcoming walks - please check the programme for time and 'E' or 'W'
W/c 19th April 2026
C+ Walk, Tuesday April 21, Rainowlow & White Nancy from Bollington, 7.1 miles / 1200 ft
Meet at E. Please note: at 9.00. The countryside around Bollington is really attractive. The walk takes a long route to White Nancy, approaching via Rainowlow hill (a tautology here). After the descent from White Nancy, there is an interesting short section along the Macclesfield Canal.
Surfaces are mainly good and the stiles (few in number) are easy.
Parking is at the Adlington Road car park, SJ931780 /// reporters.loose.loves /// SK10 5JT. This takes about 1 hour from E and is easily reached using the A555. The earlier start fits with the traffic flow better for both going and returning
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A* Walk, Thursday April 23, Foel Fras and Drum from Aber (£5), 10.1 miles / 3600 ft
The * denotes significant exposure to a drop in a short section of the route. From the Falls carpark we ascend to the East of the falls initially through woods and then across a scree slope. There is then a short section of exposure to an extreme drop above the Falls. We enter the beautiful Afon Goch gorge with its series of waterfalls. There is a steep climb up to Llwytmor - no clear paths - and then we climb again to Foel Fras. The return from Drum is either over three small summits or, if walkers have had enough excitement, via a loop around to join the North Wales Pilgrims Way path. There are the usual mountain walking hazards.
I will email the mountain walkers a more detailed description of the exposed section so that they, and new members in particular, can assess whether they can safely do this walk.
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W/c 12th April 2026
D Walk, Wednesday April 15. The marshes near the Harp Inn. 4 miles / 100 ft.
The section on the Marsh has some potentially slippery mud. Boots and sticks advised. There will be time for a standing drinks break.
Directions to start: Park on our drive, room for 6 cars. 9 Furrocks Lane. CH644EH. /// rides.spirits.fussy ///, SJ297763.
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B Walk, Thursday April 16, Moel y Plas & Moel Gyw from Pystyll Gwyn Quarry, 8.5 miles / 1490 ft
An easy B-walk, mostly on undulating farmland and good tracks. There are a couple of steeper sections but no scrambling involved. The walk takes in a section of the Offa’s Dyke path with views over to Ruthin. There are no cows with calf, contrary to the warning notices. There is ample, free parking in the disused Pystyll Gwyn quarry, on the B5430, a mile or so north of Llanamon-yn-lal.
https://explore.osmaps.com/route/30669891/202604moelyplasfrmllanarmon
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W/c 5th April 2026
C Walk, Thursday April 9, Snidley Moor and Five Crosses from the Ring of Bells, 6 miles / 993 ft
A ramble through the countryside south of Frodsham. There is a short, sharp climb (which can be messy) at the start - up to the memorial. The reward is the classic view over the Mersey (weather permitting). A few eroded steps later with some exposure. Otherwise mixed terrain with a few muddy bits.
Jacki is in charge of lunch at 1pm at the Ring o’ Bells (pre-booking will be required). Lunchers are welcome to park on the pub’s compact car park. If it’s full please carry on a little further towards the hill and use Hillside Road which is first on the left. Please don’t use the church car park.
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A walk, Thursday April 9, Moel Hebog, Moel yr Ogof and Moel Lefn from Beddgelert, 9.5 miles / 3000 ft
This is a beautiful but challenging route with some steep sections and some scrambling needed. The views from the peaks are amazing and worth the effort.
This walk starts in the village of Beddgelert. It's a steep climb to the summit, which is marked by a trig point. The path is not always obvious and, as you near the summit, it becomes rocky with scrambling required to reach the top.
From the summit of Moel Hebog, there is a steep grassy descent before continuing to Moel Yr Ogof (The Hill of the Cave). The path follows the wall across rocky terrain and boggy sections. There is a narrow boardwalk to get you across the worst of it before you head up to the summit. A grassy path then leads to Moel Lefn.
The track back takes you through woodland to Beddgelert. We have options to go through the woods which are very boggy or stick to forest paths (a bit longer and gets a bit boring!). I recommend the latter, it’s incredibly boggy in August, never mind April!
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