Harris Hikers - Chester Branch . Socially Distanced Walks and Dates October 2020

Covid 19 restrictions mean that the Rule of Six is in operation.

Wednesday 7th October 2020.

A Walk on the Sandstone Trail.

Distance: 7 or so miles. Climb: 
Start: Bickerton Poacher Car Park. Wrexham Rd (A534), Bulkeley, Malpas SY14 8BE. Grid Ref: SJ523544
David S will lead a walk

Leave Chester at 09-00.
Covid 19 restrictions mean that the Rule of Six is in operation. However, there is an exemption for “organised sporting activities”. I think we can claim to be within that exemption. Over the past four weeks there have only been 3 or 4 of us walking (without Martyn) so I don’t think that will be an issue. But, I would not like to be having that argument with the Law!

Please contact David S and Martyn if you intend to walk and I will add your name to those intending to walk.

Those planning to walk: David S, Nigel, Fran, Sue and Michel, Wendy.

We will all need to drive independently and keep to the 2m social distancing on the walk.

Wednesday 14th October 2020.

Upton - Country Lanes around Wervin and Picton.

Covid 19 restrictions mean that the Rule of Six is in operation.

Distance:  6-7 miles. Climb: Very Little. 

Start: Wendy's house on Heath Lane, opposite Headstart Nursery.

There is room to park cars on the grass either side of the drive or Upton residents can make it a little longer by walking to me! 

Meet at Wendy's house at 09-30.

An easy walk exploring our local patch and one that will give everyone confidence including the leader!

A change of plan from the original walk as the towpath on the canal is closed.

Please contact Wendy and Martyn if you intend to walk and I will add your name to those intending to walk.

Those planning to walk: Wendy, Nigel, David S, Fran, Celia.

We will all need to drive independently and keep to the 2m social distancing on the walk.

 Wednesday 21st October 2020.

An Aldford and Churton Round

Ramblers England advise that organised walking groups of up to 30 are still allowed, but social distancing must be maintained. Updated advice given on 14th October 2020.

Remember the Covid 19 restrictions mean that the Rule of Six is still in operation, even on the walk.

We will need to keep checking  the Ramblers England web site for any updates on their advice for walking groups, especially on the day before the planned walk.

Distance:  7-8 miles. Climb: 250'. 

Start: Church Lane, Alford, Chester. CH3 6JD Grid ref: SJ418593

Roadside parking outside St.John's Church.

Leave Chester at 09-15.

A pleasant walk through the farmland between Aldford and Churton. It includes footpaths along the banks of the River Dee and field paths that can be very muddy after rain.

Gaiters are recommended.

Please contact Sue / Michel and Martyn if you intend to walk and we will add your name to those intending to walk.

Those planning to walk: Sue and Michel, Fran, Celia, David S, Wendy, Nigel.

We will all need to drive independently and keep to the 2m social distancing on the walk.

Wednesday 28th October 2020.

An Upton, Christleton and Guilden Sutton Round

Ramblers England advise that organised walking groups of up to 30 are still allowed, but social distancing must be maintained. Updated advice given on 31st October 2020.

Remember the Covid 19 restrictions mean that the Rule of Six is still in operation, even on the walk.

 We will need to keep checking  the Ramblers England web site for any updates on their advice for walking groups, especially on the day before the planned walk.

Distance:  8.2 miles (+ about 1.0 mile, if you decide to walk from Upton to the start)). Climb: 150'.  An extra 0.8 miles each way for Celia, an extra 1.3 miles each way for Wendy)

Start: Entrance to Lime Wood Fields, over the road from Kingsway shops in Chester . Grid ref: SJ419681).

Parking: Just opposite the large sign at entrance to the fields

Leave home about 09-30, if walking from Upton. Aim to meet at 10-00 at the entrance to Lime Wood Fields, Note note to Uptonians, don’t forget to factor in the distance from your home to start if walking. In my case it adds another mile.

A walk including the old railway line, footpaths and unadopted country lanes, the Shropshire Union canal and even a Roman Road. Of course there is the inevitable bits of road walking but I have tried to minimise this. All being well we will get to Christleton pond in time for lunch (hence the start time).

A walk similar in distance, difficulty and muddiness to last week’s Aldford walk

Please contact Nigel and Martyn if you intend to walk and we will add your name to those intending to walk.

Those planning to walk: Nigel, Fran, Wendy, David S, Sue P.

We will all need to drive independently and keep to the 2m social distancing on the walk.