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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 by Parks and Pathways Walk Leader Ruth Evans. It will be a moderate pace 2.5 -3 hour walk of around 5 to 8 miles from different locations taking place once a month when Ruth is available. 

THIS MONTH – Highfield Country Park & Cringle Park Winter Circular from the George & Dragon pub, Heaton Chapel. This 5.5 mile walk is mostly on decent tracks/paths, ideal for a winter walk. Crossing Highfield Country Park then Holdsworth Golf course the walk follows some urban lanes which take us to the Fallowfield loop. From the Fallowfield loop we enter Cringle Park & Fields to walk on grassy tracks towards Heaton Moor Golf Club. We then follow more field paths and urban roads back to the start. There are no toilets at the start but will be available at the pub post walk. Please let Ruth know if you want to stay for the post walk lunch at the pub when you book onto the walk so she can book a table. 

Meeting point – The George & Dragon Hotel car park, 422 Manchester Road, Heaton Chapel, Stockport, SK4 5DH. From the A6 Wellington Road North, turn onto School Lane B6159. At the first set of lights (Junction with Manchester Road A6188), turn left and the pub is immediately on the right. The car park entrance is on the LHS of the pub. We wlll meet in the car park. 

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POLE HIRE: contact Ruth if you need to hire poles for the walk (strapless or strapped) as they are only available by prior arrangement. £1 coin on the day to Ruth.  

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 A6 Wellington Road North, turn onto School Lane B6159. At the first set of lights (Junction with Manchester Road A6188), turn left and the pub is immediately on the right. The car park entrance is on the LHS of the pub.