Here is a collection of favourite walks from recent club programmes. If you would like to sample a similar walk led by an experienced leader, not get lost and meet a group of friendly people, have a look at our "Club Programme"
Important Note The route descriptions just give a flavour of the walks and are not intended to guide you accurately. Come with us and let the leader worry about the navigation! Number 1 - Danebridge Circular - Cheshire 8 miles, moderate, riverside paths, woods and moorland. Navigation "straightforward?" A very pleasant walk along one of the country's most beautiful rivers and over moorland with superb views across the Peak. Start and finish at Danebridge SJ964652. Please park with consideration in the wider parts of the road (busy at weekends) Map of Route
 1. Start. Head down the road towards the river. Follow the "Dane Valley Way" downstream. 2. Join the Gritstone Trail and drop down to a bridge and cross the river. Continue along the Gritstone Trail. 3. Leave the Gitstone Trail and descend to Mareknowles Farm. 4. Look out for the footpath sign on the left by the fence just before the farm buildings. Descend through the woods to the footbridge across Shell Brook. Climb the hillside towards Nettlebeds and take the field paths up to Wincle Grange. Continue along the lane to the style in the wall on the right. Cross the field, through the wood and descend to the Finish at Danebridge.
Number 2 - Win Hill Circular - Derbyshire 8 miles, moderate, valleys, woods and moorland. Navigation "straightforward" A very pleasant walk climbing to a spectacular 360 degree view across the Peak. Start and finish at Hope Station SJ964652. Map of Route
 1. Start. From Hope Station follow the field paths northwards, then through Aston before steadily climbing Win Hill. 2. At the summit, enjoy the view before following the ridge north west via Hope Cross. 3. Descend the quiet valley to Edale End. Cross under the railway and follow the track down the valley through Oaker Farm. Look out for the CHA’s first purpose-built centre. Moor Gate Guest House, opened in 1916, designed in the Arts and Crafts Style. Join the road from Edale, pass under the concrete railway bridge, turn left to cross over the river and under the railway line before making your way along tracks back to Aston. 4. Follow the field path down to the Finish at Hope Station.   Edale Valley
 Edale Valley
ex Moor Gate CHA Guest House
Number 3 - Alderley Views - Cheshire 7.5 miles, easy/ moderate. Navigation needs care. A beautiful walk along lanes and paths through pleasant Cheshire countryside and woodland. Try in the spring when the bluebells are out or in October or November when the autumn tints are at their best. Start and finish at the National Trust Car Park, the Wizard, SJ860073. Start. Make your way from the National Trust Wizard car park northwards to the Edge, through the woods, skirting the mine excavations.
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