| Status: | Active, open to new members |
| Leader: | |
| Group email: | Walking group |
| When: | On Thursdays 10:00 am 2nd and 4th Thursday |
| Venue: | On Location |
Short walks - The monthly short walk takes place on the second Thursday of the month. These walks are around 4 miles.
Long walks - The group's long walks take place on the fourth Thursday. These walks are around 6 miles.
Forthcoming events
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In spite of the intense heat, the August four mile short walk offered many areas of shade where we could rest while enjoying the unexpected blackberries (and even figs left out by a Churton resident).
Nine brave souls turned up for the longer walk around Peckforton Hill on what turned out to be the heaviest rain seen for months.
For the short walk in June we met at Alison's cafe. The route went through the churchyard and took the Chester Road past the school, then followed a path across fields to Brook Hall and from there to Manor Farm for coffee.
Because of the persistent rain, some walkers decided to take the same route back but in reverse, lunching at Alison's. Others continued along Gatesheath Road and Bishop Bennet's Way to reach Russia Hall, Frog Lane and thence to Tattenhall.
A slight change of plan was required for the second walk in June because of the heat - four miles was felt sufficient! We met, as planned, at Whixall Marine and enjoyed a visit to the cafe and the refreshing breeze off the water. We walked along the canal towards woodland on Bettisfield Moss, keeping to the shade, then ambled around the paths listening to birdsong and spotting butterflies and damselflies. We strolled back to the Marina for an excellent lunch.
We explored the area around Llangollen canal during our longer walk in July. We enjoyed seeing the passing boats and the lift bridges being opened before continuing to Whixall Moss where we noted how the heat and rain had affected the mosses and the cracked peat tracks.
For the short walk seven of us completed a four-mile circular route around Wrenbury beginning and ending at the Dusty Miller pub. Walking along the canal led us to the pretty village of Aston. Spotting a coffee shop, a break was required for a refreshing drink as it was very hot and sunny. Lunch at the Dusty Miller is to be recommended.
SPRING 2026
The May long walk started at Banks Road car park on the Wirral in bright sunshine following a night of thunder, lightning and heavy rain. Nine of us walked via the recently signposted King Charles III England Coast Path and the cliff top to the Wirral Country Park at Thurstaston where we all enjoyed ice-creams while watching a sparrow feeding her young. The return journey started on the Wirral Way before a slow climb into "The Dungeon" and over sandstone slabs where we found the promised waterfall (little more than a dribble!). We climbed to the highest point at 100m before making our way through Heswall Dales and back to our stating point where we enjoyed a light lunch at the Yet Cafe (well worth a visit|).
May's short walk was the loop around Delamere starting from the Yeld Lane Car Park just outside Kelsall. Given the awful weather the previous day, we wereTh pleased to have a sunnier and drier day for the walk and were able to get a good view at Pale Heights. Six of us went to the Farmers' Arms at the bottom of the Yeld for lunch.
April 2026's short walk was around Kelsall from the Morris Dancer taking in the area called Little Switzerland.
April 2026's long walk of 5.5 miles began at Horseshoe Falls car park, crossing the river Dee via the Chain Bridge in Llangollen. The woods were full of spring flowers and the sheep were peacefully grazing. The steep incline rewarded us with a magnificent view before enjoying lunch at the Chainbridge Hotel.
February 2026 saw 13 members step out for the short walk which took a circular route of about 4 miles in and around Chester. Starting at the Grosvenor Hotel in the town centre, the walk continued along the city walls, the canal, the River Dee promenade trail and around the perimeter of the Roodee. Snugbury's provided the coffee break before returning to the city centre for lunch in the Market Hall. Give the very wet start to the year, we managed to stay dry!
The first walk of the new year was in Delamere Forest, meeting at the Yeld car park and walking to the visitor centre via Nettleford Woods.
On 22nd January the group completed a circular walk through Rowton, where there is a monument to the Battle of Rowton Moor. Crossing the A41 to Waverton, we followed Bakers Way along the canal back to Christleton, stopping for lunch at the Cheshire Cat.
Starting from Tiverton, this November 2025 walk was about 4.5 miles across fields, through lanes and finishing at the Lockgate cafe for lunch. It had rained the night before which made it muddy underfoot in places but it turned into a glorious sunny morning.
The second walk was about 4 miles, mainly flat with a short uphill section by Beeston Castle. The group lunched at The Shady.
A short walk was enjoyed by 10 of us along lanes, fields, tracks and woodland around Gresford. We then took a short drive to Lavister where we were joined by 5 more group members for lunch at the Dog & Pickle. This December meeting completed a year of successful walking. Note the rare Victorian Post found on the walk - this is still in use today.
