Richard and Dave J heading towards the village of Macclesfield Forest.
Walk stats:
Distance: 15.3 miles; Climb: 2726'; Time: 7 hours 31 minutes; Walking average: 2.5 m.p.h.
This was indeed another glorious day, very much in contrast to the previous attempt to complete this walk. The only downside was the fact that the weather forecast was so good that many other walkers decided that Shutlingsloe was a good objective too. After that the only real encounter with people was at Three Shires Head, a pity as this would have been an excellent place to stop for lunch. Throughout the walk the views in all directions were excellent and at one point we could see the Roaches where we had walked last week. The weather was a little on the warm side and none of us had taken enough fluid with us. However this route does go past several pubs and the Stanley Arms came to our rescue. The walk also provided us with with several first of the year bird migrant sightings including willow warbler and wheatear. the highlight of the day was a ring ousel thanks to a kindly birder who let us view the bird through her scope. Other birds included skylark, meadow pipit, buzzard, grey heron and curlew. On the mammal front mating toads and a brown hare were encountered on route. The day ended with a welcome pint the Cross Keys in Knutsford.
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