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Ruth Evans

Walk Description:

Note 10.20am meet up for a prompt 10.30am start. Led by Walk Leader, Ruth Evans  The Fire up your Friday walk is an moderate pace of around 5-6 miles, ideal for those who who would like to build their distance and stamina. The walks are based in countryside locations easily accessed from the East Lancashire Road (A580) or M56/M60/M62/M61 corridors.  Get some great Nordic Walking exercise, fresh air and chat! When allowed/feasible there is an optional brew stop at a local cafe or pub after the walk or sometimes a bring your own mid walk 'Rucksack cafe'.  

THIS WEEK - Join Ruth for another, slightly different, walk up into Lyme Park starting from Nelson Pit Car Park. This 5 mile walk will take a more gradual climb up to Lyme Park. We head out from Nelson Pit along the Middlewood Way, and then take a gentler, scenic climb up to Lyme Park via Ryles Wood. We will make a quick stop for refreshments at the cafe in Lyme Park, and then head back to Nelson Pit via Throstlenest Farm, and the Macclesfield Canal. The Middlewood Way follows the line of the former Macclesfield, Bollington and Marple railway, closed to rail traffic in 1970, and re-opened for walkers, cyclists and horse-riders in 1985. At the end of the walk, there are various options for post-walk refreshments/food for those who wish to participate!  Bring a drink with you on the walk just in the case we can't stop at the cafe. 

Meeting point: Outside Nelson Pit Visitor Centre, 18 Lyme Road, Higher Poynton, SK12 1TH (toilet facilities available). From the M56 take the A555 Airport Relief Road or alternatively the A34 Wilmslow/Handforth bypass & take the A555 slip road to Buxton/Bramhall/Woodford/Poynton. Take the exit for 'Macclesfield (A523) & A5149 Poynton' (you need to be in the right hand lane NOT THE LEFT which continues as the A555 so watch for the signs), turn right at the lights, then left onto Chester Road A5149. After just over a mile at the roundabout exit onto Park Lane. Turn left onto Middlewood Road after just under a mile then turn right onto Anson Road. After half a mile cross straight over Shrigley North Road onto Lyme Road and the car park for the visitor centre. 

Note car parking charge of £3 for 3-10 hours. (Pay cash or card via machine). There may be free parking available on nearby Shrigley Road North. 

https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/leisure,_culture_and_tourism/ranger_service/countryside_sites/nelson-pit-visitor-centre/nelson_pit_visitor_centre.aspx

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Google Maps - search for Nelson Pit Visitor Centre 

POLE HIRE, please let Ruth know in advance if you need to hire strapped or strapless Nordic Walking poles from her. £1 coin on the day. 

We will 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). Hats, sunscreen and insect repellent will also be required when the weather dictates it! 

Please remember to bring 1 - bottle of water or a hot drink in a flask 2 - any medications/inhalers 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.

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:

Outside Nelson Pit Visitor Centre, 18 Lyme Road, Higher Poynton, SK12 1TH (toilet facilities available). From the A34 Wilmslow/Handforth bypass take the A555 slip road to Buxton/Bramhall/Woodford/Poynton. After 2.2 miles turn right, then left onto Chester Road A5149. After just over a mile at the roundabout exit onto Park Lane. Turn left onto Middlewood Road after just under a mile then turn right onto Anson Road. After half a mile cross straight over Shrigley North Road onto Lyme Road and the car park for the visitor centre. Parking charges apply of £3 all day.