Words by John Jones
We met on a bright day with changeable weather but overall dry and warm Hughie, Tom, (minus Daisy who had a hair appointment, You know what these women are like) Andy. Jock and myself John..
We waited for any late comers until 09'45. Nowt so set off N,(North ) along walled lane fo a mile onto Birchvale, Soon turning towards Hayfield for a few yards and onto sett Valley Trail across which a f/path led (N) into stream bottom and past head of a Large Mill reservoir.
Up then onto a lane taking a left past two poultry sheds with a cock crowing to get out..A right turn uphill (NE) acroos taking sign for lantern pike side of cottages . up through gate and left along a wall despite Tom's complaining and onto summit.. Pie time.. 11.ish.. then down(N) to wall end and left to join lane at gate turning (SW) past little mill Inn junction and Wetthercotes delapidated set up.(It was ever thus) onto tamaced road.
Right leading (W) to Thornsett and soon at house a sharp left down steeeeep Steps , (And Sssslippery over Thornsett road down more past Industrial unit onto sett valley trail (W) then soon across road and later aright down by wall Onto High Street and masons Arms,, Where cheapish ale was much enjoyed. a gem of a pub. Including a barmaid who could not be arsed about serving but could be at trying to rip me off by short changing me for £4,
After which we walked up High street to Bus Staion and down by side ot T.I. Cntre taking in a good view of Torrs mill down steps under the arches passing an attractive young lass being top-roped up a sheer "Extreme " layback climb. She "Peeled off" however, We admired the water turbine , working passed under Albion Road Double arched Viaduct and past Goytside farm With Alpaca and it's toilet patch . Clean animals these. Lunch.. then across Marsh Lane up Dollypit lane and soon onto a steep few steps (NE) over stile into fields and sub station. uphill ,under railway line to beardwood farm, Over stile Left leading (N) up a delightful secluded lane to Laneside Farm and back to cars after admiring the lady wallers handiwork and art pieces. A good walk which showed Hughie dressed about right for a showery day.9 &1/4 miles 5 hours approx. next weeks walk will be led by Dean Raylor from Marple centre at Strines road/ arkright road Triangle where there is a football field,, directions;-Through Marple,from Stockport past cinema on left , and Navvy pub on right. over canal and bear right onto Strines road and park anywhere in that vicinity. 09.30. start aiming for Spread Eagle . Romiley .
map by Tom
Pictures by John Jones
Peeling off an extreme layback
lady waller's art work..laneside
Confluence, water turbine and Torrs
Pie time at Lantern Pike
Masons Arms wall plaque
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