Photos from Frodsham walk 10 April

Snowdon Railway option for weekend away 17/19th Jun Walking Weekend Betws Y Coed

Patrick has also sent some info about the Snowdon Railway in case anyone is interested in this as an option to one of the organised walks from Betws Y Coed for the weekend away on 17-19 June..   

Hi Derek, some people on the walk w/end have expressed an interest in taking the train to Snowdon, and I wondered if you wanted to forward some details: 45 mins drive from Betws y Coed to Llanberis Station (pay and display) from where the train departs. Trains every 30 mins after 9 a.m. costs £19 single to the summit (can walk back but have no routemap-would take about 2 hours to descend on the easier route) and £25 return. Return journey takes 2 and a half hours with a half hour stop at the new leisure complex at the summit. Phone booking recommended (08444938120-£3.50 admin charge!!), but can't book by phone on the day of travel-just have to turn up and pay.

Sunday 12 June Goyt Valley and Errwood Hall

This Sundays walk which David and I will be leading is a pleasant 6 miles which involves some gradual uphill incline as well as flat walking across moorland and woodland. Boots recommended. We stop at Errwood Hall (ruin) for lunch, please bring sandwiches - there is nowhere to buy any refreshments. There is also the opportunity to visit a small Victorian Shrine dedicated to the former governess of the house.

Derek

Sunday 22nd May The Brine fields of Knott End & surrounds

Here are the details for my walk on May 22nd. Knott End is a mixture of modest resort and commuter village as it is close to Blackpool, Fleetwood & Lancaster. There are fabulous views across the bay to the South Lakes. The walk takes in cross country parts, the brine fields, the estuary of the River Wyre, the local golf course and more. It is an easy 6 mile ramble and we will stop about 3/4 the way round at a cafe at the 10th hole of the golf course which offers sandwiches, snacks and drinks at very reasonable prices. If you want to bring your own sandwiches that is ok too of course! There is a pub at the end if anyone wants to go for a pint and they do traditional English cuisine.


Cliff

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

Pictures from Sunday 13 March - Turton and Entwistle Reservoir

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.