Hayfield

 

Hayfield

October 1, 2025

HAYFIELD (ROYAL HOTEL CAR PARK), UPPER HOUSE, KINDER RESERVOIR, MIDDLE MOOR, BIRCH

VALE, SETT VALLEY TRAIL, HAYFIELD CONSERVATIVE CLUB.

Distance: 10.58 miles Ascent/descent: 1946 ft

Difiiculty: Moderate. Long hilly walk.

Weather: Overcast but dry

Walkers: Andrew Blease, Steve Brearley, Hughie Hardman, Julian Ross, Russell Spencer, Dean Taylor and Tommy.

Alternative walkers: Jock Rooney with Milly. Chris Owens and Vanill (handbag Walk)

Leader: Dean Taylor, Diarist: Russell

Starting point: Car Park of the Royal Hotel, Hayfield SK22 2EP

Starting time: 9.50am Finishing time: 14.00pm

This Weeks Route:

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lat=53.3734&lon=-1.95911&zoom=13.0079&style=Standard&type=2d

I have saved this walk for public consumption. Anyone can follow the route using the OS app, providing you have a registered account (Free) in future.

The day was quite overcast and threatening to rain, some walkers opted for full weather gear just in case. Unfortunately Chris was caught in traffic and unable to join us so opted for an alternative walk nearer to home.

Dean was leading the walk, so we set off, he found us some previously unwalked paths and we were soon clocking up the miles heading out toward Chapel, we then cut back and headed toward

the Upper House Estate which we circled then dropped down toward the reservoir.

We stopped for pie time at the top end.

We headed up toward Middle Moor, where we were given stunning views of the Upper House Estate and the reservoir.

Agatha Christie was a regular visitor to the North West, staying at Abney Hall in Cheadle, Farlands House in Hayfield and later Upper House Farm, overlooking Kinder Reservoir where her sister and brother-in-law resided.

During the walk we encountered many ‘red topped spotted mushrooms’ which seemed to be prevalent at this time of year. The full name is the ‘Fly Agaric’ or ‘Amanita Muscaria’ to give it its Latin name, is also known as ‘The Fairy Mushroom’ due to its cartoon like qualities. 

However despite this cute appearance its also very toxic!

We dropped down into Little Hayfield, crossing Glossop Road and headed up toward Lantern Pike, but thankfully we skirted around the lower edge and cut across to the Sett Valley Trail and walked

back into Hayfield for some much needed refreshment at the Conservative Club.

Next weeks walk will be led by Russ/Andy around Shutlingsloe, meeting in the lay-bys, next to Ridgegate Reservoir at Macc Forest near the Leather Smithy, SK11 0NE, 9.40am start. We can have a drink at the Leather Smithy afterwards, however it has been noted it is prone to closing early if

quiet, in which case we can maybe go to another local establishment.

Happy Wandering!

Combs

September 24, 2025

COMBS, COWLOW LANE, CASTLE NAZE, COMBS EDGE, BLACK EDGE, SOUTH TOP, COMBS HEAD,

BEEHIVE PUB.

Distance: 7,61 miles Ascent/descent: 1604/1439 ft

Difiiculty: Moderate. One steep climb

Weather: Fine & dry

Walkers: Worthington, Mike Cassini, Stuart Kitchen, Greg Owens, Julian Ross, Russell Spencer, Keith Welsh, Cliff

Alternative walkers: Jock Rooney with Milly, Kieran Rooney

Leader: Russell, Diarist: Russell

Starting point: The Beehive, Combs. SK23 9UT

Starting time: 9.40am Finishing time: 1.30pm

This Weeks Route:

https://explore.osmaps.com/route/28846645/wednesday-wanderers-combs-moss-circular?

lat=53.29091&lon=-1.94042&zoom=13.3636&style=Standard&type=2d

I have saved this walk for public consumption. Anyone can follow the route using the OS app, providing you have a registered account (Free) in future.

‘The Hairdresser Walk’ (thanks Andy)

This week we were blessed with an old long lost friend joining us (Julian), its been a while and I hoped his flea bitten legs remembered how to work.

The day started well, nice and sunny however became a bit overcast and windy on the tops so additional layers were required. This walk has a steep uphill start, but once on the Moss, the views

of surrounding areas were incredible and clear. We walked over the Moss to Black Edge where I was expecting a lovely view of Buxton, but was disappointed with just Doveholes and the quarry.

The wind was quite biting at the top but we found an abandoned sheep hide to have pie time.

Thankfully Julian found a spoon and wasn’t forced to eat his soup with his fingers.

The descent off the Moss was quite steep, 1:1 in places and certainly tested those with dodgy knees/operations. Once down a quick walk back on the road and we were back at the pub to be joined by Jock, Kieran and Milly.

Next week’s walk will be led by Dean, Start time and location to be confirmed (check Whattsapp) but ending at the Club in Hayfield (near Colosseo’s) approx 2.00pm

Happy Wandering!

New Mills

 

 

 September 10th, 2025.

 

NEW MILLS LEISURE CENTRE, TORRS RIVERSIDE PARK, PEAK FOREST CANAL,GREENSHALL LANE,CORKSLANE,LONG LANE , GREEN LANE,LYMEPARK, DISLEY, GOYT VALLEY WAY, MILLENIUM WALKWAY

Distance: 9.42 miles.

Difficulty: Moderate.

Weather: Dry Occasionally Sunny, absolutely no rain.

Walkers , Mike Cassini, Mark Enright, Hughie Hardiman, Stuart Kitchen, Greg Owen , Keith Webb.

Alternative Walkers: Jock Rooney and Millie

Leader: Cassini. Diarist: Cassini

Starting point: New Mills Leisure Centre, Hyde Bank Road, New Mills (SK22 4BP)

Starting time: 9.46am. Finishing time: 2.pm.

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Due to the threat of rain and several members with jobs to do on returning from holidays our numbers were reduced to a not unreasonable six, who enjoyed the mild sunny weather with a pleasant breeze in generally t-shirt temperatures.

Starting at New Mills Leisure Centre we descended steps from the car park turned right through the road tunnel emerging into the Torr’s Riverside Park where shortly we came across the small hydroelectric community scheme. 

Following through the park towards a small climb to the Peak Forest Canal, we passed under the Hayfield Road supported by a Leat and another viaduct for the railway, unlike in January the River Goyt was at low levels slightly  higher than the previous months due to the recent storms.

 

Once on the Peak Forest canal path we passed by New Mills marina and Swizzels again we passed the  large group of female joggers   just past Swizzelsthis time. We exited at bridge 27 onto Greenshalllane crossing the A6 just continue upwards to Corks lane where Greg was unimpressed with the view to my house.

We climbed Buxton Old Road and then crossed the road after 400 yards taking a bridle path onto Longlane and Green lane past the Dog boarding kennels and on to Somosa time at the next Stile 

 

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Shortly after and into Lyme Park through the East Lodge gate where a few yards later we came across….

As before we also came across Jock and Millie taking the alternative route through Lyme Park to the Dandy Cock.

Passing by Lyme Cage we exited the park continuing up Red Lane into Disley town and the Dandy Cock where we met Jock in the exciting new Dandy Cock beer garden just by the bus stop- a small hedge separating us from the fumes of passing trucks on the A6. Dizzy Blonde was now 50p dearer than January at £4.70 a pint.

Below are photos from the previous walk in January with absent friends.

 

On leaving the pub we continued back along the Peak Forest canal until turning left over the railway bridge  where a rotten step collapsed  under my weight fortunately damage done only to the step. We continued down Waterside wood saying hello to the solitary Cormorant and onto Mousley Bottom along the side of the Goyt again. United Utilities blocked direct passage back to the leisure centre but a slight detour got us back on track over the Millennium bridge and through the Torrs to the cars.

Mark and Dean will be leading next week from the Royal car park in Hayfield at 9:45 over the Dragons Back and drinks at the Hayfield Club – if I can get a lift to Hayfield it will be my Birthday round.

Happy Wandering!