View from Neggs Nose

AUTMN/WINTER PROGRAMME

We start our Autumn/Winter Programme striding out along the Gritstone Trail and sampling some of the finest walking in Cheshire. There are stunning views in all directions from the gritstone ridges abutting the Cheshire plain. On a clear day you'll see views to the Welsh hills and the cathedrals of Liverpool. Along the route there's a variety of interesting landmarks and features.

A WALK: Teggs Nose to Disley, 11.6 miles, 1839 ft ascent
From our starting point at Teggs Nose Country Park, the route initially heads downhill crossing fields, with a slight climb up and then down again before climbing up onto the narrow Kerridge Ridge and White Nancy, the famous landmark built in 1820 by the Gaskells to commemorate the Battle of Waterloo. Heading steeply down stone steps we bypass the mill town of Bollington, taking in the lovely undulating countryside. There is a short stretch of quiet lane at the end of which the B walkers join the route. The route initially descends across open fields with pretty views. A charming stone packhorse bridge crosses Harrop Brook, from where we gradually ascend to Bakenstonedale Rd which takes its name from the bakestones, used for baking cakes over an open fire. After a brief stretch on this road, we follow the ridge to Sponds Hill, the highest point on the Trail at1345 ft with fine views towards Kinder Scout and south along the Trail itself. At Bowstone gate we turn into Lyme Park, taking a short detour before we do so see the Bow Stones, thought to be the remains of Anglo Saxon crosses which marked the edge of an ancient kingdom. We head down through moorland and woods into the centre of the park before following the track up past the impressive Hall, with the fine feature of The Cage, an early 18th Century Hunting Tower on the hill to our left. Finally, we descend along Green Lane to the village of Disley where refreshments await.

WALK A Link to OS map

WALK B: Bollington to Disley, 7.6 miles, 1227 ft ascent
Starting in the attractive village of Bollington, we walk uphill along the quiet lane of Ingersley Rd for half a mile to join the Gritstone Trail. We then follow the route described above.

WALK B Link to OS map

WALK C: Adlington to Disley 6.45 miles, 690 ft ascent.
A gentle, slower paced walk mainly on good and even paths, with some gradual ascent and descent. After a short walk along a lane, there are two options - either to walk along the Middlewood Way, a disused railway track purposed for cyclists and walkers or to follow the Cheshire Ringway along the Macclesfield Canal, as on previous walks in this series. After the marina, we leave the canal to join a lane and then turn into Lyme Park at Parkgate. We follow a gradual path upwards before descending through the lovely parkland towards the centre and Lyme Hall itself. There is an option to take refreshments here via the kiosk or in the café. From here we join the Gritstone Trail heading initially upwards and then down into Disley.

In the unlikely event of separation from the group or other emergency please take note of the following contact numbers:

Liz Moxham - 07876255849
Frank Jones - 07788736006