Bronte Country - Haworth - Sunday 25 April at 12.30pm

This is a walk across the wild Pennine moors to the romantic ruin of Top Withins, the alleged inspiration for the house and its location in Wuthering Heights. There are some stunning views.

The walk is approx 7 miles, mostly on well marked paths though there are some rocky/rough sections, over open, exposed moorland and some road walking. There are some steep climbs. Boots and appropriate clothing are recommended as there is no shelter on the walk from the elements! 

Bring sandwiches and drinks etc as there aren't any eating venues on the route. We can stop at a local pub towards the end of the walk in Stanbury called the Wuthering Heights (naturally!) where we can stop for a rest/toilet/drink etc. 

David.

Disley and River Goyt - Sunday 18 April

6 miles (2.5 - 3 hours) circular walk from Disley railway station along the river Goyt to new Mills and back along the Peak Forest canal.Taking in the Millenium Walkway, disused mill, Archimedean Screw and Swissells factory. Ending in the White Horse, 18 Buxton Old Road, Disley, SK12 2BB, just around the corner from the station for thiese who fancy a drink. 

Bring a packed lunch (lunch about 13.30) and sturdy shoes/boots, although the walk is mainly along good footpaths and not muddy. Pretty flat for most of the route, with a couple of gradients at the beginning and halfway. There is no tea shop or toilet along the walk.   

Roger   

OoS member to participate in 26 mile 'Shine' marathon walk for Cancer Research UK

Hi folks - I wondered if you'd be interested in sponsoring me for a night time marathon walk? I would really appreciate your support and it's for a good cause too!

The walk starts at 10pm on Saturday 17 April from Manchester city centre. The route includes the Lowry Centre, Trafford Centre, Man Utd football ground, Moss Side, Chorlton and Whitworth Park.

I'm doing really well so far for sponsorship but as the walk draws nearer I'm beginning to wonder what I've left myself in for - 26 miles feels like a very very long way now! I need all the encouragement I can get and it would be fantastic if you were able to sponsor me. 

Have a look at my fundraising page on the JustGiving website: http://www.sponsormetoshine.org/davehibbert and click on the 'sponsor me now' button or if you prefer not to sponsor online send me a quick email and I can add your name to my sponsor form - daveinprestwich@btinternet.com 

I hope to be on the next walk on 11 April and I'll be leading a walk on the 25th April from Howarth (assuming I'm still in one piece!) and look forward to seeing you there. 

Thanks for taking time to read this.

David (from Prestwich!).

Sunday 11 April - Sutton Manor/Clock Face

This is a six to seven mile walk on relatively flat agricultural land, encompassing two country parks planted on the reclaimed sites of the former Clock Face and Sutton Manor coal mines. En route is 'The Dream', a recently completed 20 metre high sculpture inspired to regenerate the spirit of the local (once mining) communities. You may have seen it driving along the M62 motorway near IKEA. There are also good views to be seen from Sutton Manor. To the west is the Mersey Estuary and Snowdonia, and to the east Manchester and the Pennines.
It will be a good idea to bring walking boots as it could be quite muddy in places, and a packed lunch if desired, as there are no pubs or shops on the walk. There is a pub in Clock Face village if you fancy a drink afterwards.


Sid and Arthur