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Macclesfield forest circular.
Group: Stockport
Date: Sunday 5 July 2009
Start gridref: SJ953715
Start time: 1:30pm
Grade: Leisurely
Distance: 6 miles
Longer description: Start from layby near Ridgegate res., Macc. Forest. Close to Leather Smithy Arms. SJ953715. 6 miles. Graded C+ in our programme, meaning it is hillier or longer than usual for this grade of walk. No backpack required although if hot weather, water would be advisable.
This is a walk that takes us up Nesset Hill the first 40 minutes, to a good viewing point where we will have a short rest. We then follow the path on the outer edge of the forest (treeless at present) to the Chapel. As we progress amblers and gallopers will find they moderate to the pace created by the group as a whole, although free rein will be given to ascend the hilly parts, at the pace best suited to the individual. Rests will be in place to ensure views are absorbed, and so enhance enjoyment. Although, if you fall asleep during rests you may be woken prematurely in order to complete the walk before night fall. We will go through a little of the forest to cross over Hardingland, and Clough House farm to the lower, or mid level path (depending on mood of the group leader) on Teggs Nose. At Bottoms reservoir we have 5 minutes on the road to walk back to our cars. 3½ hours including stops.
Contact name: Marion S Duff
Contact phone: 01625 528 650
* Dogs are permitted on this walk
sunrise 05:02
sunset 21:06
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