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Ruth Evans

Walk Description:

RUTH'S LONGER 2-3 HOUR TUESDAY WANDERER MONTHLY WALK (meet at 10.20am for a prompt 10.30am start time) - Led this month by Parks and Pathways Walk Leader Ruth Evans as Mike is not available. It will be a moderate pace 2 -3 hour walk of around 5 to 8 miles from different locations taking place  at least twice a month when Mike is available. 

MONTH WEEK - Over Peover from Ye Olde Parkgate Inn, Over Peover, Knutsford. This walk is just under 6 miles and follows good surfaces throughout the walk. There are 5 stiles to cross. Leaving the Pub to walk through the village of Over Peover we then pass through the Peover Estate with the lakes, Peover Hall and St Lawrence’s Church. Following a wooded path to Radbroke Hall (which is now Barclays Technology Centre) and the Whipping Stocks pub further tracks eventually lead us to Oakfield Manor Estates which is owned by the Stobart family & the Cheshire Polo Club back to our start. Public toilets may be available at the pub at the start and finish of the walk otherwise there are plenty of places for a 'Wild' on route. After the walk, there is the option of a brew or a spot of lunch at Ye Olde Parkgate Inn. Let Mike know if you want to stay for lunch when you book the walk.

Meeting point – Meet in the Car Park at Ye Olde Parkgate Inn (Stocks Lane, Over Peover, Knutsford WA16 8TU). From the M60, leave at junction 3 & take the A34 exit to Cheadle/Wilmslow. Follow the A34 for about 8 miles and at the Whitehall Bridge Roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Alderley Road/B5359. Continue to follow B5359. Slight right onto Ryleys Lane/B5359 for 3.5 miles. At the roundabout, take the 4th exit onto Knutsford Road/A537. After just under a mile, turn left onto Pepper Street. Continue onto Chelford Lane. Turn right onto Stocks Lane. Destination will be on the right.

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PLEASE NOTE, you need to have your own poles to attend this walk as no poles will be available for hire. 

We may be walking on both grass and paths so make sure you’re wearing supportive walking boots or shoes/trainers with a good tread that you are happy to get dirty and comfortable clothing appropriate for the weather. Paws will be required (on and off on different terrains).

Please remember to bring 1 - bottle of water /hot or cold drink 2 - any medications you may need 3 - a small rucksack as you`ll need both hands free at all times 4 - a mobile phone is useful for any last minute notifications. Depending on the time of year you may need sunglasses, sunscreen, insect repellent and a hat ( if hot) plus hat, gloves, warm clothing and a flask (if cold!). 

Please note - you can cancel online up to the evening before the walk. Unfortunately, automatic refunds are not allowed after this time. Please contact Ruth directly via phone/text on 07963 893629 if you need to cancel nearer to the start time so we’re not waiting for you. Likewise, please phone/text as well as using the online system if you want to book on at the last minute - we don`t want to go without you!

Location Notes:

From the M60, leave at junction 3 & take the A34 exit to Cheadle/Wilmslow. Follow the A34 for about 8 miles and at the Whitehall Bridge Roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Alderley Road/B5359. Continue to follow B5359. Slight right onto Ryleys Lane/B5359. At the roundabout, take the 4th exit onto Knutsford Road/A537. Turn left onto Pepper Street. Continue onto Chelford Lane. Turn right onto Stocks Lane. Destination will be on the right.