June 24th, 2026
WINCLE (DANEBRIDGE), ALLGREAVE, BURNTCLIFF TOP, GRADBACH MILL, LUD’S CHURCH,
HANGING STONE, DANEBRIDGE, WINCLE BEER Co.
Distance: 7.05 miles Ascent/descent: 1742 ft
Difficulty: Moderate
Weather: SCORCHIO !! 27 to 30 degrees
Walkers Steve Brearley,Mike Cassini Hughie Hardman, Stuart Kitchen, Greg Owens, Keith Welsh,
Alternative walkers: Jock Rooney with Milly,Tom Cunliffe with Daisy
Leader: Hughie Diarist: Mike Cassini
Starting point: Danebridge (on the bridge) Nr Wincle. SK11 0QE
Starting time: 9.40am Finishing time: 1pm ish
The route follows the path lead by Russell in July last year and although classed as moderate, due to the extreme temperatures a number of hydration breaks were necessary. The walk is detailed on the OS map with the points of interest available in the previous blog, however of particular interest this week was the discovery on the Hanging stone of a Buzzard’s nest with 3 chicks.
Next weeks walk will begin at the Red Lion in Litton SK17 8QU 9:40 and might be led on his return from major surgery by Tom Cunliffe esq.
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