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| Note: There may be more 'events', perhaps at short notice, and entries here may continue to be sparse whilst new web design software is still sought to replace obsolete Dreamweaver software... (any offers?) Also check here or by email for last minute adjustments or cancellations. Whilst many outings will finish at lunchtime or early afternoon, it would be wise to bring a drink and something to eat. Note also that the archive pages contain a fairly comprehensive history of these 'Trips'. |
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2026 |
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| July to October | Day Walks
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The Steel Cotton Rail Trail. This is a Rick Nelson project - if Rick is unable to make any of the dates below, an alternative option will be taken, eg 24/8/26 - a circular walk involving the 'Pots and Pans' monument. |
| Thursday 24 September | Spunch
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Around Northenden. See here. |
| Monday 28 September | Day Walk
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The Steel Cotton Rail Trail - Edale to Chinley - Stage 4 (13km). Meet at Piccadilly for the 9:48 train to Edale (10:32). Return from Chinley, 54 minutes past the hour, probably 14:54. |
| Sunday 11 October | Spunch
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Around Sale. See here. Meet 11am at Brooklands Health Club, Whitehall Road, Sale M33 3NL. |
| Tuesday 13 October | Spunch
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Around Poynton. See here. Meet 5pm at The Farmers Arms, 90 Park Lane, Poynton, SK12 1RE. |
| Tuesday 20 October | Day Walk
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The Steel Cotton Rail Trail - Chinley to Marple - |
| Wednesday 21 October | Spunch
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Around Alderley Edge. See here. Meet 5:30pm at Running Bear, 5 London Road, Alderley Edge, SK9 7JT. |
| Monday 26 October | Day Walk
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The Steel Cotton Rail Trail - Marple to Guide Bridge - Stage 6 (14km). Meet at Piccadilly for the 9:48 train to Marple (10:09). Numerous return services. |
| Saturday 31 October | Spunch
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Around Bramhall. See here. Meet 5pm at The Crown and Conspirator, 26 Bramhall Lane South, Bramhall, SK7 1AF. |
| Tuesday 3 November | Day Walk
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The Steel Cotton Rail Trail - Guide Bridge to Manchester - Stage 7 (9km). Meet at Piccadilly for the 11:03 train to Guide Bridge (11:12). Celebrate in Manchester in a convenient hostelry. |
| Tuesday 10 November | Day Walk
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Chester to Altrincham, Stage 1. A 15km walk from Chester to Mouldsworth. Catch the 8:10 train from Piccadilly, arriving in Chester at 9:37, via Navigation Road (8:34) and Altrincham (8:36). |
| Thursday 19 November | Day Walk
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Chester to Altrincham, Stage 2. A 14km walk from Mouldsworth to Cuddington. Catch the 8:10 train from Piccadilly, arriving in Mouldsworth at 9:25, via Navigation Road (8:34) and Altrincham (8:36). |
| Thursday 26 November | Day Walk
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Chester to Altrincham, Stage 3. A 12km walk from Cuddington to Northwich. Catch the 8:10 train from Piccadilly, arriving in Cuddington at 9:16, via Navigation Road (8:34) and Altrincham (8:36). |
| Tuesday 8 December | Day Walk
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Chester to Altrincham, Stage 4. A 19km walk from Northwich to Knutsford. Catch the 8:10 train from Piccadilly, arriving in Northwich at 9:05, via Navigation Road (8:34) and Altrincham (8:36). |
| Thursday 10 December | Spunch
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Disley Xmas Lights. See here. |
| Sunday 13 December | Day Walk
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A Christmas Walk - started at 10.00am from outside the Lime Lounge Coffee House in Bakewell (SK 218 686, by the bridge), stopping at The Crispin in Great Longstone for lunch. Same route as last year. Essential to book through Martin. |
| Thursday 17 December | Day Walk
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Chester to Altrincham, Stage 5. A 14km walk from Knutsford to Altrincham. Catch the 8:10 train from Piccadilly, arriving in Knutsford at 8:52, via Navigation Road (8:34) and Altrincham (8:36). |
Keep an eye out here for more planned walks, etc, including a 'Leeds to Timperley' route that is currently being researched. Note also that the Chester to Altrincham route distances may alter slightly when the route is fine tuned. That's just about it for 2026, though there will be more Spunches and walks over the Christmas and New Year period. |