Suggestions for ALL Wednesday walks welcome, especially for the short walks.
Wednesday 3rd June 2026.
An Eddidbury Castle, Pale Heights, Manley Common and Delamere Forest Round.
Distance: 8 miles Climb: 700'.The Yeld Car Park, Kelsall. Grid ref: SJ532602
Leave Chester at 09-30. The car park at The Yeld doesn't officially open until 10-00, so we don't want to get there too soon.
Those planning to walk: Martyn (I will drive), .
Those not walking: .
The walk will start by heading down the lane opposite (Forest Gate Lae) the car park towards the Sandstone Trail, but at the end of the lane, we will take the woodland path past King's Chair that eventually links with the Sandstone Trail.
After crossing the Sandstone Trail we will take the path eastward, reaching a lane by the "Poo - tin" and then down the lane as far as the path to Eddisbury Castle. After visiting Eddisbury Castle we will descent to meet a track that leads past the masts on the way to to Pale Heights.
We will then head to the Delamere Forest Visitor Centre and into the forest taking the path on the west side of Blakemere Moss, We will take a path past Pinewood Fam, Kingswood Cottage, eventually joining the Eddisbury Way as far as Manley Common (a possible lunch spot if we haven't found anywhere better before then).
After leaving Manley Common, it is then a stroll through the forest on parts of the Sandstone Trail taking the track to Forest Gate Lane and back to the start.
Saturday 6th June 2026.
Exploring The Area Around Norton Priory Museum, Gardens and Walled Garden.
Distance: 3.6 miles. Climb: 315'.
Start: Norton Priory Grid ref: SJ 5484 8311. Sat Nav: Tudor Road, WA7 1SX.
Leave Chester at 09-15, so that we are walking by 10-00.
Those interested in joining us on the walk, including the Museum and Walled garden: Martyn, Mike, Nigel, Elaine, Fran, Sue and Michel, Sue Pearson, David S.
Martyn will drive picking up Sue and Michel at 09-00 and Mike at 09-15.
Museum open: 10-00 to 16-00.
Walled Garden Open: 12-00 to 15-00.
Entrance fee about £14, reduced, if we get a Group rate. However, we would need to recruit a few more as their leaflet says Group are 12 or more
It is anticipated that we do the Woodland Trust walk first, followed by the Walled Garden, leaving the Museum until last.
The Woodlands Trust Walk.
Distance: 3.6 miles. Climb: 315'.This is an easy and varied walk through woods, parkland and along the Bridgewater towpath.
Those planning to walk: Martyn .
Those not walking:
We will follow the described route to Ty Hir Farm, but afterwards we will take the path that heads south and eastward past Park Farm to the World's End Road., cross the road and head for the trig point on Esclusham Mountain. We will then continue southward to join the Fron Deg Path.
Those not walking:
Wednesday 10th June 2026.
Around Minera Mountain.
Distance: 7-8 miles. Climb: 1000'.
Start: Minera Lead Mine Centre Car park. grid ref: SJ276509.
Leave Chester at 09-00 a.m.
Those planning to walk: Martyn, .
Those not walking: .
This walk is a modified walk initially taken from Dave Berry's book "Walks Around Ruabon and Hope Mountain". The walk is described as being quite demanding, especially on the open access moorland. A walk for experienced walkers only.
We have done this walk several times now and haven't always found it easy finding the path from Ty Hir. This time we will miss out the difficult boggy moorland part of the walk
At Fron Deg we will head norhward on a path that leads eventually to New Brighton and a path into the Minera Lead Mines Country Park.
Saturday 13th June 2026.
Holyhead Breakwater Country Park and South Stack.
Distance:7-8 miles. Climb:1326'.
Start: Holyhead Breakwater Country Park (Pay and Display - £8-00 in 2024). SH225833
or
Parking area at SH234835 on the road to the Holyhead Breakwater Park.
Leave Chester 8-00 a.m.
Those planning to walk: Martyn, .
Those not walking:
This is another walk that has become an annual favourite. Along the coastal section there should be good chances of seeing Choughs, Guillemots, Razorbills and even Puffins. Bring binoculars if you can. If time and energy reserves allow, we may visit the summit of Holyhead Mountain.
If we start at the Breakwater Country Park paring area, we will do the walk in a clockwise direction, if we park in the free parking area, we will go along the coastal path first.
Wednesday 17th June 2026.
No planned walk - I have a hospital appointment.
Those planning to walk: .
Those not walking: Mike.
Those not walking: Mike.
Saturday 20th June 2026.
Visit to Gronant Dunes Nature Reserve to see the Little tern colony.
Those planning to walk: Martyn.
Those planning to walk: Martyn.
Those not walking: Mike.
Wednesday 24th June 2026.
A Two Canal Walk from Anderton Lift.
Distance: 8-9 miles, Climb: < 400ftBased on 7th April 2021 walk led by Mike Dodd and Upton Trekers 17th July 2021
Start; Anderton Boat Museum Car Park, Lift Lane, Anderton - CW9 6FW - SJ646754. Pay & Display - Ticket on foot
Leave Chester 09-00.
Those planning to walk: Martyn (I will drive) , .
Those not walking: Mike.
Access via M56 J10, A559, Gib Hill and Comberbach due to long term closure of Soot Hill
From the Anderton lift descend to Winnington Swing Bridge and take the Weaver Navigation tow path downstream almost to Acton Swing Bridge. Here go right and up a slight rise to gain the Trent & Mersey Canal at Bridge 208. Go right along the tow path to Bridge 207 where go off left to reach Little Leigh. Suggested lunch break in the village. Leave Little Leigh on a path which leads back to the Trent & Mersey at Bridge 204. Continue left along the tow path and negotiate two tunnels by walking over the top. The descent from the top of Barnton Tunnel and another mile of tow path leads back to the car park.
Saturday 27th June 2026.
No planned walk.
Walk arranged on request.
Those planning to walk: Martyn.Those not walking: Mike
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