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Next walk: Nov 1st -- Styal - Cheshire

Details available as of **th Oct

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Novembers walk takes us to Styal in Cheshire with the usual A, B & C walks Coach will call into Lymm Services en route for a comfort stop, plus to allow A walkers to put on their boots as the A is a Linear walk. Coach will drop off A party at Knutsford before proceding to Quarry Bank Nt Coach car park. There are the ususal NT facilities including 2 tea shops, plus the Ship Inn in Styal village. Pleae note that the Ship Inn is a good third of a mile and 10 minute walk away. . Please check Freshbield Ramblers page on facebook for maps & pictures. https://www.facebook.com/groups/freshfieldramblers/

Walk Leader(s) Plan/Recce report

A Derek Hesketh A Walk

Styal A - 12.5 Miles Leader Derek Hesketh The A walk is a near repeat of a walk we last did in January 2017 as recently requested by some members. As in 2017 we get dropped off at Knutsford from where we enter Tatton Park and folow Tatton Mere to Tatton Hall. We now walk through the park down to Dog Wood, before joining the "North Cheshire Way! which we follow to the runway at Manchester Airport. We follow the south side of the runway to Altrincham Road. Last time we followed the River Bollington through to Quarry Bank, however the bridge was damaged in a storm and is no longer there so we have a choice of 2 alternative routes back to Styal, which I will choose fromn on the day depending on the weather etc. Please note that the bus will most likely be parked at Quarry Bank NT Coach Bays, which is about a 3rd of a mile and 10 mins walk away. Nearer tea shop facilities are available at Quarry Bank NT. Please find further walk details on the below link https://www.facebook.com/groups/freshfieldramblers/

B B - Phil Llaley B walk Styall B Walk November 2026 Length 8.5 miles Elevation 300ft The walk starts behind Quarry Mill and heads off in the direction of Morley by means of a comfortable track, albeit with a steady incline. We join and cross a main road and follow it for couple of hundred yards along a very safe verge until we take a left turn still heading towards Morley until we reach a driveway towards a rather splendid looking house. However, before reaching the house we head off to the right, along a path into woodlands, appreciating the fabulous folliage and gentle track. We cross a couple of streams and come to a turning off to the right. Now we see perhaps the most dramatic part of our whole day, that is if you happen to like airplanes, as we approach the southern runway of Manchester Airport. We traipse alongside said runway for a couple of hundred yards, before joining a quiet road in the vicinity of some farms and their accompanying fields. After crossing some more fields we come to another road which takes us towards a narrow and potentially dangerous bend. Fear not, we shall turn off before this bend and enter another field. Here we shall divert off our main route to have our lunch near a small stream. On returning to our proper walk, we shall retrace our steps and go through a gate that takes us within sight of a pleasant lake. Past this lake we go through more woodland and come to quite a pretty nature reserve. We traverse this over an easy track towards a path ideal, for runners, cyclists and walkers! Eventually we come out towards another main road, one to be crossed with care! We can admire the estate opposite that boasts some houses,that come out at Wilmslow Rugby Club. (So far the only POI, is that the only time I played rugby there I scored a try; the spot is still there, but they have moved the plaque!) We carry on along the River Bollin and cross it to enter National Trust Grounds, following the course of the river til we return to Quarry Mill. With only the exception of the start of the walk and the area around Quarry Mill going to the coach park, the walk is along pretty level ground throughout. Please find further walk details on the below link https://www.facebook.com/groups/freshfieldramblers/

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C Richard Duckett Styal “C” Walk 8.6 Km Total ascent 87m An ideal trip for anyone who would rather pootle around Quarry Bank Mill instead of doing a proper walk. Loads to see and do. Industrial heritage, gardens, waterfalls, woodland, and Tea & cakes. Be sure to bring your NT card if you have one. The organised walk doesn’t look much from the map, but you will be pleasantly surprised. Reasonably flat and easy underfoot. Mostly on hard paths, but short sections might be soft if wet. There is social and religious history, a close up view of the aircraft taking off, and some glorious woodland paths. There is no coffee shop start to the walk, but we should return in good time for tea & cakes in the NT café ( recommended ). Leaders Richard D & John Hill Please find further walk details on the below link https://www.facebook.com/groups/freshfieldramblers/

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Walk	Leader(s)	Plan/Recce report
A	Derek Hesketh	A Walk Styal A - 12.5 Miles Leader Derek Hesketh The A walk is a near repeat of a walk we last did in January 2017 as recently requested by some members. As in 2017 we get dropped off at Knutsford from where we enter Tatton Park and folow Tatton Mere to Tatton Hall. We now walk through the park down to Dog Wood, before joining the "North Cheshire Way! which we follow to the runway at Manchester Airport. We follow the south side of the runway to Altrincham Road. Last time we followed the River Bollington through to Quarry Bank, however the bridge was damaged in a storm and is no longer there so we have a choice of 2 alternative routes back to Styal, which I will choose fromn on the day depending on the weather etc. Please note that the bus will most likely be parked at Quarry Bank NT Coach Bays, which is about a 3rd of a mile and 10 mins walk away. Nearer tea shop facilities are available at Quarry Bank NT. Please find further walk details on the below link https://www.facebook.com/groups/freshfieldramblers/
B	B - Phil Llaley	B walk Styall B Walk November 2026 Length 8.5 miles Elevation 300ft The walk starts behind Quarry Mill and heads off in the direction of Morley by means of a comfortable track, albeit with a steady incline. We join and cross a main road and follow it for couple of hundred yards along a very safe verge until we take a left turn still heading towards Morley until we reach a driveway towards a rather splendid looking house. However, before reaching the house we head off to the right, along a path into woodlands, appreciating the fabulous folliage and gentle track. We cross a couple of streams and come to a turning off to the right. Now we see perhaps the most dramatic part of our whole day, that is if you happen to like airplanes, as we approach the southern runway of Manchester Airport. We traipse alongside said runway for a couple of hundred yards, before joining a quiet road in the vicinity of some farms and their accompanying fields. After crossing some more fields we come to another road which takes us towards a narrow and potentially dangerous bend. Fear not, we shall turn off before this bend and enter another field. Here we shall divert off our main route to have our lunch near a small stream. On returning to our proper walk, we shall retrace our steps and go through a gate that takes us within sight of a pleasant lake. Past this lake we go through more woodland and come to quite a pretty nature reserve. We traverse this over an easy track towards a path ideal, for runners, cyclists and walkers! Eventually we come out towards another main road, one to be crossed with care! We can admire the estate opposite that boasts some houses,that come out at Wilmslow Rugby Club. (So far the only POI, is that the only time I played rugby there I scored a try; the spot is still there, but they have moved the plaque!) We carry on along the River Bollin and cross it to enter National Trust Grounds, following the course of the river til we return to Quarry Mill. With only the exception of the start of the walk and the area around Quarry Mill going to the coach park, the walk is along pretty level ground throughout. Please find further walk details on the below link https://www.facebook.com/groups/freshfieldramblers/ . .
C	Richard Duckett	Styal “C” Walk 8.6 Km Total ascent 87m An ideal trip for anyone who would rather pootle around Quarry Bank Mill instead of doing a proper walk. Loads to see and do. Industrial heritage, gardens, waterfalls, woodland, and Tea & cakes. Be sure to bring your NT card if you have one. The organised walk doesn’t look much from the map, but you will be pleasantly surprised. Reasonably flat and easy underfoot. Mostly on hard paths, but short sections might be soft if wet. There is social and religious history, a close up view of the aircraft taking off, and some glorious woodland paths. There is no coffee shop start to the walk, but we should return in good time for tea & cakes in the NT café ( recommended ). Leaders Richard D & John Hill Please find further walk details on the below link https://www.facebook.com/groups/freshfieldramblers/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/freshfieldramblers/