Chinley

 

Danebridge

 

DaneBridge / Wincle

11th Feb 2026

DANEBRIDGE, WINCLE, ALL MEADOWS, HELMESLY ROCKS, BURNTCLIFF TOP, GRADBACH, LUDS CHURCH, HANGING STONE, WINCLE BREWERY.

Distance: 7.05 miles Ascent/descent: 1742 ft

Difiiculty: Moderate. Hilly

Weather: Fine & dry

Walkers: Andrew Blease, Steve Brearley, Julian Ross, Russell Spencer.

Alternative walkers: Jock Rooney - No Milly (poorly)

Leader: Russell, Diarist: Russell

Starting point: Danebridge (on the bridge). SK11 0QE

Starting time: 9.40am Finishing time: 13.30pm

This Weeks Route:

https://explore.osmaps.com/route/30603547/wednesday-wanderers-wincle?

lat=53.19342&lon=-2.04823&zoom=13.424&style=Leisure&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.

A small turnout this week left the 4 amigos to trot off into the predicted weather, which may have had an effect on turnout. 

The downpour that was forecast never properly arrived and we had a few light showers until the last ½ mile or so. The going was slippy (as Steve found out) and muddy, but since it has rained every day this year it was to be expected. We weren’t quite sure what work was being carried out in the cutting on the way down into Danebridge at the end of the walk, but

with the rain it looked like a battlefield from the Somme.

We met Jock in the brewery bar (nice log fire) and had some refreshments.

Next week’s walk will be led by Russell, starting at Chinley, bridge over the bypass, SK23 6EJ and

back to The Paper Mill for refreshments approx 1.30-2.00

Happy Wandering!

Rowarth

 

Rowarth Circular

4th Feb, 2026

ROWARTH CAR PARK, NEAR SLACK, FAR SLACK, COOMBES TOR, PENNINE BRIDLEWAY, LANTERN

PIKE, BIRCH VALE, LITTLE MILL

Distance: 8.57 (9.02 actual) miles, Ascent/descent: 1390 ft

Difiiculty: Moderate. One long climb

Weather: Overcast but dry

Walkers: Andrew Blease, Steve Brearley, Mike Cassini, Hughie Hardman, Julian Ross, Russell Spencer, Simon Williams, Keith Welsh, Cliff Worthington.

Alternative walkers/Drinkers: Peter Beal, Tom Cunliffe, Jock Rooney with Milly

Leader: Russell, Diarist: Russell

Starting point: Rowarth Public Car Park, SK22 1EF

Starting time: 9.40am Finishing time: 13.45pm

This Weeks Route:

https://explore.osmaps.com/route/30517054/wednesday-wanderers--rowarthlantern-

circular-040226?lat=53.38921&lon=-1.99103&zoom=13.432&style=Leisure&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.

A reasonable turnout for this weeks walk, however this was soon to be cut down as half way up the first climb, Cliff was not feeling it and on the advice of others returned to the car park, where

Andy kindly drove him back home. (they both changed and returned to the pub later).

It was an initial hike up, but once on the tops, afforded great views, when not in cloud. 

We made good pace on this walk, not having to cut short as previous walks. We passed a couple of larger groups (mixed gender) en route, and several comments were raised about our lack of female

company, which we batted off with a few classic replies (they’re doing the ironing etc….).

We decided not to go over Lantern Pike, but around and back to the Mill, the ground had been good to us apart from the last ¼ mile through a farm which was knee deep in mud, hey ho.

We then joined the alternatives in the Mill for refreshments. It is also to be noted that Mr Beale successfully walked to the pub and back, a total of 6 miles which hopefully means he is working his way back to full walks soon.

Next week’s walk will be led by Russell, starting at Danebank, near Wincle Brewery, SK11 0QE. Start time 9.40, meeting for refreshments in the brewery around 1.00-1.30

Happy Wandering!

Litton

Red Lion Litton

January 28th 2026

 

LITTON MIRES LANE WARDLOW MIRES PETERS STONE TANSLEY DALE CRESSBROOK DALE RAVENSDALE MILLERS DALE RAVENSTOR TIDESWELL DALE LITTON DALE 

Distance: 6.82 miles.

 

Difficulty: Moderate

Weather: Cold misty and sunny

 Walkers: Andy Blease Steve Brearley Mike Cassini, Hughie Hardiman Jim Riley (with Flossy and Jasper) Julian Ross Russell Spencer Keith Welsh Cliff Worthington.

Alternative walker: Jock Rooney with Milly. 

Leaders: Cassini Diarist: Cassini

Starting point: Red Lion Litton

Starting time: 10.00am. Finishing time: 1pm.

This walk was largely a repeat of the suggestion by Kieran that took place in August last year with a noticeable difference.

An equally beautiful day for walking as in the summer just a bit colder but with a touch more water following the recent storm. Leaving Litton and walking along Mires Lane, turning right into Wardley Dale which would eventually lead us through Cressbrook Dale, Millers Dale and Tideswell Dale. We had to backtrack initially to account for the huge body of water that flowed through the various dales (valleys).

Once the decision was taken that it would not be possible to cross the torrent  and we returned to the far side of the Dale, the trip was reasonably straight forward and tea was taken just past Ravensdale cottages These are two terraces of cottages built by William Newton to house the workers at Cressbrook Mill they date from 1823 and are Grade II listed buildings.

A slight unenforced detour took us to the top of Millers Dale by-passing Cressbrook Hall but giving a great view of the Dale. From here it was through Millers and Tideswell Dale back up the slope into Litton and Beer in the Red Lion.

Next week Russell will lead from Rowarth car park SK22 1EF @ 9:40 back for beers at Little Mill 1;30-2pm. 

 

New Mills

 January 21st 2026

NEW MILLS, THE TORRS RIVERSIDE PARK, GOYT VALLEY, GOWHOLE FARM, OLLERSETT MOOR, LITTLE RIDGE FARM, THE SETT VALLEY TRAIL, THE MASONS ARMS AT NEW MILLS

Distance: 6.57miles

Ascent/descent: 893/878ft

Difficulty: One manageable climb

Weather: Overcast, occasional drizzle, strong wind on high ground

Walkers; Steve Brierley, Mike Cassini, Stuart Kitchen, Hughie Hardiman

Leader: Cassini Diarist: Cassini 

Starting point: New Mills Leisure Centre

Starting time: 9.35am. Finishing time: 12;30. 

The threat of rain and generally bad weather put off a number of potential walkers which was a shame as although overcast and windy,  rain was not a problem,with some clear blue skies and a rainbow when we reached the hills above Hayfield. We decided to cut short the walk in Hayfield as the promised rain /sleet was anticipated towards the afternoon.

Starting at New Mills leisure centre this walk is largely based one led by Alan Hart in May 2023 when the weather was slightly more favourable. Leaving the leisure centre we continued through the Torrs park past Gowhole Farm and onto Ladypit Lane, where we began our ascent to Ollersett Moor past farms and through fields and woodland.

At the top of the moor by the TV mast we decided that rather than extend walking to account for the time spent in The Kinder Lodge on the walk on which this one is based, we would head back via the Sett Valley trail which enabled us to reach the Masons Arms by 12:30 where we could have had £3 pints but settled for Farmers Blonde at £3:80.

 

Next weeks walk has been suggested to start in Litton and follow a circular route via Cromford Mill though again this is only a short 6.79 miles finishing last time at 12:20- all alternatives welcome!