Welcome to the Out On Sunday Website/Blog



Out On Sunday is a walking group based in the North West of England in the UK for LGBTG people and their friends. Primarily based around the Manchester area, but with members from further north into Lancashire, east into Yorkshire and members also in Cheshire and North Wales.

Walks are run usually from late January through to November each year. Fortnightly from January to May, then weekly June thru August, then back fortnightly until the end of the walking timetable in late November. Once each season, we run a walking weekend usually in June when we visit an area of the country for the weekend and enjoy the scenery and cuisine too!

The current membership of the email list stands at over 250 people from all walks of life and a wide age range too. The resulting mix makes for great social interaction on the walks, with new faces joining regulars and friendships being built through some really fun days out. Most walks feature a stop off point for food and drink. We like to emphasise the social side of the walks, unlike other groups that don't make allowances for the older members, we set out at a reasonable pace and are happy to accommodate the less fit or older walkers.

Have a look through the archives on this blog to see where we have walked and the types of walking. You will also find some photographs taken on the walks. (All photographs are published with the full permission and knowledge of those photographed.) We can't guarantee good weather, but you can be sure of good company.


So if you would like to join the mailing list please send an email to Derek by clicking here asking to be added to the Out On Sunday Mailing List. You will then receive an email prior to each walk giving full information and a contact telephone number.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Sunday 17 April - Macclesfield Forest and Shutlingsloe

This Sundays walk will be a pleasant 5-6 mile walk through Macclesfield Forest and a climb to a trig point, Shutlingsloe for some good views over the Peak District and Cheshire countryside. 

There is a mobile cafe at the forest and a pub possibly serving meals at the end of the walk (depending upon when we reach the end). However you may wish to bring sandwiches.

It will be led by David and myself.   


Derek
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Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Pictures from Sunday 13 March - Turton and Entwistle Reservoir










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Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Sandstone Trail and Helsby Hill – Sunday 10 April

Sandstone Trail and Helsby Hill – Sunday 10 April. Meet at 12.45pm.
This is a circular walk starting at Beacon Hill near Frodsham Golf Course, through woodlands, red sandstone crags and offering spectacular views of the Mersey Estuary.

It is a bit longer than usual at 9 miles, along a mix of easy and rough paths, some steep climbs and descents too. The paths are rocky in places and could be muddy if its been wet. I would recommend boots/strong footwear. There are no teashops or pubs on the walk so please bring your own snacks etc. We should finish the walk at about 5pm including stops for lunch and rest breaks.

There are a couple of nice country pubs we can call at after the walk for those who still have the energy to lift a glass!

David.
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