Walking routes may be varied in length from the distances
published due to adverse weather or excessive keenness of the walking party
involved!
If you would like a copy of a detailed walk route description, please contact Stuart and
he will be
happy to provide one.
If you wish to take part in any of the listed walks then contact Bev
or Stuart on or before the Thursday evening prior to the walk between 6:00pm and
10:00pm to book your place. If you leave a message, Bev or Stuart will not ring
you back unless you are a new member. Just meet at the usual meeting place. If
after saying that you are coming, you subsequently find that you are unable to
make it, please call Bev and Stuart at home or Alan at home or his mobile.
Please do not call Alan at home on the morning of the walk.
Meeting places are the car park opposite The Woodman in Peterborough and/or The Danish Invader Pub in Stamford
as indicated in walk details below. Click on the links for maps of the meeting
points.
RWH stands for "Regular Watering Hole", a
traditional Walking Club term.
You should bring a packed lunch unless stated otherwise.
On Walking Club weekends away, if there is a suitably experienced member of the Club who can not make the weekend but would like to lead an alternative local walk, then please contact Alan in advance and he will publicise it on the website. You can also post your intention on the Forum.
| Walk 01/2008 |
| Tuesday 1st January |
| A Northants Round |
| A local walk to start the year, around deciduous woods and farmland and also a stretch alongside the River Nene – including three local villages. |
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| Depart: | 10:00 Woodman |
| Start/Finish: | Aldwincle |
| Map: | Landranger 142 |
| Grid Reference: | TL 004818 |
| Near to: | Oundle, Northants |
| Distance Away: | 15 miles |
| Walk length: | 10 miles |
| Publication: | From map |
| Walk Time: | 5 hours |
| Total Ascent: | 150 m |
| Terrain: | Field, riverside and woodland paths. Some mud. |
| RWH: | 3 |
| Cost: | Free |
| Walk 02/2008 |
| Sunday 13th January |
| The Derwent Edge from Cutthroat Bridge |
| An airy wander to clear the lingering Christmas cobwebs – Fine views all around on this Peak District walk. |
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| Depart: | 07:40 Woodman 08:00 Danish Invader |
| Start/Finish: | Cutthroat Bridge Layby |
| Map: | Outdoor Leisure 1 |
| Grid Reference: | SK 217874 |
| Near to: | Hathersage, Derbys |
| Distance Away: | 105 miles |
| Walk length: | 10 miles |
| Publication: | Walking Britain 3540 |
| Walk Time: | 5 hours |
| Total Ascent: | 600 m |
| Terrain: | Rough moorland paths – some bog in places (unless frozen) |
| RWH: | 0 |
| Cost: | £9.50 |
| Walk 03/2008 |
| Sunday 27th January |
| Welcombe in the Hills |
| A walk in the heart of Warwickshire providing great views over the River Avon and the surrounding countryside. |
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| Depart: | 08:30 Woodman |
| Start/Finish: | Welcombe Hills country park |
| Map: | Landranger 151 |
| Grid Reference: | SP 215572 |
| Near to: | Stratford, Warwicks |
| Distance Away: | 80 miles |
| Walk length: | 10 miles |
| Publication: | Country Walking Sept 1999 |
| Walk Time: | 5 hours |
| Total Ascent: | 300 m |
| Terrain: | Good tracks and field paths. Some mud. |
| RWH: | 1 |
| Cost: | £7.00 |
| Walk 04/2008 |
| Sunday 10th February |
| Ratcliffe-on-the-Wreake |
| A walk for all seasons along the riverside and pretty villages of North-East Leicestershire. |
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| Depart: | 09:00 Woodman |
| Start/Finish: | Church in Ratcliffe |
| Map: | Landranger 129 |
| Grid Reference: | SK 630146 |
| Near to: | Syston, Leics |
| Distance Away: | 45 miles |
| Walk length: | 7.5 miles |
| Publication: | Country Walking Aug 2007 |
| Walk Time: | 4 hours |
| Total Ascent: | 50 m |
| Terrain: | Footpaths, Towpaths and quiet country lanes. |
| RWH: | 2 |
| Cost: | £4.00 |
| Walk 05/2008 |
| Saturday 23rd to Sunday 24th February |
| Bed and Breakfast Walking in the Peak District |
| A weekend away in the Peak District staying at Crowden |
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| Depart: | 08:00 Woodman 08:20 Danish Invader |
| Start/Finish: | TBA |
| Map: | Explorer OL1 |
| Grid Reference: | SK 073 994 |
| Near to: | Glossop |
| Distance Away: | 120 miles |
| Walk length: | Dependent on attendees |
| Publication: | From map |
| Walk Time: | 5 to 8 hours |
| Total Ascent: | 1000 to 2000+ m |
| Terrain: | Variety of terrain. Some climbing |
| RWH: | Not to walk to. |
| Cost: | See “Events” |
| Walk 06/2008 |
| Sunday 9th March |
| Cheesy Walking |
| Another local walk, this time from the village of Stilton, just down the A1. |
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| Depart: | 09:30 Woodman |
| Start/Finish: | Main street, Stilton |
| Map: | Landranger 142 |
| Grid Reference: | TL199868 |
| Near to: | Peterborough |
| Distance Away: | 7 miles |
| Walk length: | 13 miles |
| Publication: | From map |
| Walk Time: | 6 hours |
| Total Ascent: | 165 m |
| Terrain: | Field paths and tracks, some mud. |
| RWH: | 4 |
| Cost: | Free |
| Walk 07/2008 |
| Friday 21st to Monday 24th March |
| Easter in Wasdale |
| Our usual walking club extravaganza, this time boasting England’s deepest lake and tallest peak right on the doorstep. |
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| Depart: | 08:00 Woodman 08:20 Danish Invader |
| Start/Finish: | Wastwater YHA |
| Map: | Outdoor Leisure 6 |
| Grid Reference: | NY 145045 |
| Near to: | Egremont, Cumbria |
| Distance Away: | 255 miles |
| Walk length: | 7 to 15 miles |
| Publication: | From map |
| Walk Time: | 3 to 10 hours |
| Total Ascent: | 100 to 1500 m |
| Terrain: | Fell paths and tracks. Lots of climbing if you want it. |
| RWH: | We'll find some during the weekend. |
| Cost: | See “Events” |
| Walk 08/2008 |
| Sunday 6th April |
| Louth and Hubbard's Hills |
| From the far west of England to the far east..... A walk around the Lincolnshire Wolds from Louth. Watch out for the bones?? |
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| Depart: | 08:00 Woodman |
| Start/Finish: | St James Church, Louth |
| Map: | Explorer 282 |
| Grid Reference: | TF 326873 |
| Near to: | Louth, Lincolnshire |
| Distance Away: | 70 miles |
| Walk length: | 8 miles |
| Publication: | WalkingWorld 3366 |
| Walk Time: | 4 hours |
| Total Ascent: | 200 m |
| Terrain: | Field paths and country lanes. |
| RWH: | 2 |
| Cost: | £6.00 |
| Walk 09/2008 |
| Sunday 20th April |
| Standedge trail from Marsden |
| Highlights from the very North of the Peak District National Park, from open moorland to the local canal network and the longest highest canal tunnel in Britain. |
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| Depart: | 07:40 Woodman 08:00 Danish Invader |
| Start/Finish: | Standedge visitor centre |
| Map: | Explorer OL1 +OL21 |
| Grid Reference: | SE 047118 |
| Near to: | Holmfirth, Yorkshire |
| Distance Away: | 118 miles |
| Walk length: | 11 miles |
| Publication: | Walking Britain 2644 |
| Walk Time: | 6 hours |
| Total Ascent: | 545 m |
| Terrain: | Open moorland and tracks. |
| RWH: | 1 |
| Cost: | £10.00 |
| Walk 10/2008 |
| Sunday 4th May |
| Cannock Chase War Trail |
| A route across Cannock Chase linking war time remains. |
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| Depart: | 07:40 Woodman 08:00 Danish Invader |
| Start/Finish: | Coppice Hill, Brocton |
| Map: | Explorer 244 |
| Grid Reference: | SJ 979191 |
| Near to: | Stafford |
| Distance Away: | 95 miles |
| Walk length: | 7.5 miles at least |
| Publication: | Walking Britain 2023 |
| Walk Time: | 4 hours |
| Total Ascent: | 120 m |
| Terrain: | Good paths and tracks. |
| RWH: | 1 |
| Cost: | £8.50 |
| Walk 11/2008 |
| Sunday 11th May |
| Social Walk, Peterborough |
| A chance to bring those who don’t usually walk very far. Easy local walking around Ferry Meadows and surrounding villages. |
| |
| Depart: | 10:30 Orton Mere |
| Start/Finish: | Orton Mere car park by lake, Ferry Meadows |
| Map: | Landranger 142 or Explorer 227 |
| Grid Reference: | TL149974 |
| Near to: | Peterborough |
| Distance Away: | 0 miles |
| Walk length: | 5 miles |
| Publication: | From map |
| Walk Time: | 3.5 hours |
| Total Ascent: | 150 m |
| Terrain: | Field, riverside and woodland paths – some mud in places. |
| RWH: | 3 |
| Cost: | Free |
| Walk 12/2008 |
| Sunday 18th May |
| Jurassic Way Part 7 |
| Onward, ever onward. When will this walk end? |
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| Depart: | 08:00 Woodman |
| Start/Finish: | Braunston |
| Map: | Landranger 151 and 152 |
| Grid Reference: | SP 543 663 |
| Near to: | Daventry |
| Distance Away: | 60 miles |
| Walk length: | 10 miles |
| Publication: | From map |
| Walk Time: | 5 hours |
| Total Ascent: | 50 m |
| Terrain: | Field tracks and paths, mostly good. |
| RWH: | 2 |
| Cost: | £6.00 |
| Walk 13/2008 |
| Friday 30th May to Sunday 1st June |
| Weekend Away at Lulworth Cove |
| A trip down to the Dorset coast. |
| |
| Depart: | 18:00 Woodman or earlier if suits. |
| Start/Finish: | Youth Hostel |
| Map: | |
| Grid Reference: | |
| Near to: | Wareham |
| Distance Away: | 200 miles |
| Walk length: | To suit attendees |
| Publication: | From map |
| Walk Time: | 5 to 6 hours |
| Total Ascent: | 1000 m ? |
| Terrain: | Coastal tracks and paths. |
| RWH: | Probably |
| Cost: | See “Events” |
| Walk 14/2008 |
| Sunday 15th June |
| Rutland Water Circuit |
| Circular walk around the region’s largest body of fresh water. (Sorry Alan, the only shortcut is by boat! &ndah; Stuart, what about the shortcut by car!) |
| |
| Depart: | 08:00 Woodman 08:20 Danish Invader |
| Start/Finish: | Edith Weston (Normanton) car park |
| Map: | Outdoor Leisure 15 |
| Grid Reference: | SK 929055 |
| Near to: | Stamford |
| Distance Away: | 18 miles |
| Walk length: | 12.5, 17 or 24 miles |
| Publication: | From map |
| Walk Time: | 6 to 10 hours |
| Total Ascent: | 150 m |
| Terrain: | Hardcore track and tarmac paths. Some road walking. |
| RWH: | 4 close to route |
| Cost: | Free |
| Walk 15/2008 |
| Sunday 29th June |
| Cromford to Bakewell (Linear route) |
| A wide variety of views and terrain is encountered on this walk in the heart of the Peak District – from three rivers to open moorland and views over Chatsworth estate. |
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| Depart: | 07:40 Woodman 08:00 Danish Invader |
| Start/Finish: | Cromford Railway Station |
| Map: | Explorer OL24 |
| Grid Reference: | SK 303574 |
| Near to: | Matlock, Derbyshire |
| Distance Away: | 85 plus 22 miles |
| Walk length: | 11.5 miles |
| Publication: | Walking Britain 2627 |
| Walk Time: | 6 hours |
| Total Ascent: | 545 m |
| Terrain: | Field paths and Riverside tracks. Also open moorland. |
| RWH: | 3 |
| Cost: | £9.00 |
| Walk 16/2008 |
| Sunday 13th July |
| Two Beacons Walk |
| An energetic walk over the Malvern Hills and surrounding countryside. |
| |
| Depart: | 07:40 Woodman |
| Start/Finish: | Car park nr Great Malvern |
| Map: | Landranger 150 |
| Grid Reference: | SO 769440 |
| Near to: | Great Malvern, Worcestershire |
| Distance Away: | 115 miles |
| Walk length: | 10 miles |
| Publication: | From map |
| Walk Time: | 5 hours |
| Total Ascent: | 800 m |
| Terrain: | Good paths throughout the area. |
| RWH: | 0 |
| Cost: | £10.00 |
| Walk 17/2008 |
| Sunday 27th July |
| Bowbrickhill and Woburn |
| A mainly wooded walk around Woburn and the nearby villages – look out for the deer! |
| |
| Depart: | 09:00 Woodman |
| Start/Finish: | Bowbrickhill |
| Map: | Landranger 192 |
| Grid Reference: | SP 906347 |
| Near to: | Woburn, Bedfordshire |
| Distance Away: | 50 miles |
| Walk length: | 8 miles |
| Publication: | WalkingWorld 3054 |
| Walk Time: | 4 hours |
| Total Ascent: | 150 m |
| Terrain: | Good woodland paths and field tracks throughout. |
| RWH: | 2 |
| Cost: | £4.50 |
| Walk 18/2008 |
| Sunday 10th August |
| Black Hill and Four Reservoirs |
| Walking over open moorland in the North of the Peak District. Assuming fine weather, there should be some great views! |
| |
| Depart: | 07:40 Woodman 08:00 Danish Invader |
| Start/Finish: | A635 Layby |
| Map: | Explorer OL1 |
| Grid Reference: | SE 076073 |
| Near to: | Holmfirth, Yorkshire |
| Distance Away: | 113 miles |
| Walk length: | 10 miles |
| Publication: | Walking Britain 2518 |
| Walk Time: | 5 hours |
| Total Ascent: | 360 m |
| Terrain: | Moorland paths, some slabbed. |
| RWH: | 2 |
| Cost: | £10.00 |
| Walk 19/2008 |
| Sunday 24th August |
| Look over Lilley |
| Wander through Bedfordshire chalk hills scenery near to Luton. |
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| Depart: | 08:30 Woodman |
| Start/Finish: | West St, Lilley |
| Map: | Landranger 166 |
| Grid Reference: | TL 118264 |
| Near to: | Luton, Bedfordshire |
| Distance Away: | 55 miles |
| Walk length: | 11 miles |
| Publication: | Walkingworld 2833 |
| Walk Time: | 6 hours |
| Total Ascent: | 160 m |
| Terrain: | Field tracks and paths, mostly good. |
| RWH: | 2 |
| Cost: | £5.00 |
| Walk 20/2008 |
| Sunday 7th September |
| Wootton Wawen from Edstone Aqueduct |
| Canalside wandering in the West Midlands. Lets hope the paths are wide enough this time....... |
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| Depart: | 08:00 Woodman |
| Start/Finish: | Edstone Aqueduct nr Brearley Cross |
| Map: | Landranger 151 |
| Grid Reference: | SP 163608 |
| Near to: | Henley–in–Arden, Warwickshire |
| Distance Away: | 80 miles |
| Walk length: | 8 miles |
| Publication: | Walking Britain 2836 |
| Walk Time: | 4 hours |
| Total Ascent: | 150 m |
| Terrain: | Canal towpaths and country lanes. Some mud. |
| RWH: | 3 |
| Cost: | £10.00 |
| Walk 21/2008 |
| Sunday 14th September |
| Social Walk, Stamford |
| Another chance to bring those who don’t usually walk very far. Easy local walking from Stamford Meadows including local villages. |
| |
| Depart: | 10:00 Woodman 10:30 Bath Row, Stamford |
| Start/Finish: | Stamford Bath Row car park |
| Map: | Explorer 15 |
| Grid Reference: | TF028069 |
| Near to: | Stamford |
| Distance Away: | 15 miles |
| Walk length: | 6 miles |
| Publication: | From map |
| Walk Time: | 4 hours |
| Total Ascent: | 150 m |
| Terrain: | Field, riverside and woodland paths – some mud in places. |
| RWH: | 3 |
| Cost: | £2.00 |
| Walk 22/2008 |
| Friday 19th to Tuesday 23rd September |
| Trip to France |
| Our second trip oversees; this time to Annecy in the French Alps. |
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| Depart: | TBA |
| Start/Finish: | |
| Map: | |
| Grid Reference: | |
| Near to: | Switzerland |
| Distance Away: | |
| Walk length: | To suit attendees |
| Publication: | From map |
| Walk Time: | |
| Total Ascent: | |
| Terrain: | |
| RWH: | Probably not |
| Cost: | See “Events” |
| Walk 23/2008 |
| Sunday 5th October |
| Higher than Dovedale |
| A walk in the most populated part of the Peak District without the crowds. Repeated from 2007 (route reversed) |
| |
| Depart: | 07:40 Woodman 08:00 Danish Invader |
| Start/Finish: | Dovedale South Carpark |
| Map: | Explorer OL24 |
| Grid Reference: | SK 146508 |
| Near to: | Ashbourne, Derbyshire |
| Distance Away: | 95 miles |
| Walk length: | 9.5 miles |
| Publication: | Walking Britain 1195 |
| Walk Time: | 5 hours |
| Total Ascent: | 1665 m |
| Terrain: | Rocky paths and field tracks. Some mud and climbing. |
| RWH: | 0 |
| Cost: | £12.00 |
| Walk 24/2008 |
| Sunday 19th October |
| Maidenwell, Tetford and Worlaby |
| Another Lincolnshire Wolds walk to whet your appetite for this area. With rolling hills and green fields, it has a lot to offer. |
| |
| Depart: | 08:30 Woodman |
| Start/Finish: | Roadside parking in Maidenwell |
| Map: | Explorer 273 |
| Grid Reference: | TF 309787 |
| Near to: | Louth, Lincolnshire |
| Distance Away: | 70 miles |
| Walk length: | 8.5 miles |
| Publication: | Walkingworld 473 |
| Walk Time: | 4 hours |
| Total Ascent: | 220 m |
| Terrain: | Field paths and tracks. Some climbing. |
| RWH: | 1 |
| Cost: | £9.00 |
| Walk 25/2008 |
| Sunday 2nd November |
| Local Wanderings |
| Exploring some of the Nene valley around the villages of Warmington, Elton and Morborne. |
| |
| Depart: | 09:00 Woodman |
| Start/Finish: | Warmington village |
| Map: | Explorer 15 |
| Grid Reference: | TL 076913 |
| Near to: | Peterborough |
| Distance Away: | 6 miles |
| Walk length: | 12 miles |
| Publication: | From map |
| Walk Time: | 5 hours |
| Total Ascent: | 190 m |
| Terrain: | Field paths, minor roads and tracks. Some mud. |
| RWH: | 1 |
| Cost: | £1.50 |
| Walk 26/2008 |
| Sunday 16th November |
| Burbage rocks and Padley Gorge from Hay wood |
| A lot of scenery on offer on this walk in the heart of the Peak District. A figure of eight walk, this allowing for a shorter alternative if necessary. |
| |
| Depart: | 07:40 Woodman 08:00 Danish Invader |
| Start/Finish: | Hay wood car park |
| Map: | Outdoor Leisure 1 |
| Grid Reference: | SK 255777 |
| Near to: | Hathersage, Derbyshire |
| Distance Away: | 105 miles |
| Walk length: | 11 miles |
| Publication: | Walking Britain 1273 |
| Walk Time: | 6 hours |
| Total Ascent: | 600 m |
| Terrain: | Moorland tracks and paths. |
| RWH: | 1 |
| Cost: | £13.00 |
| Walk 27/2008 |
| Sunday 30th November |
| Braunston–in–Rutland |
| A local walk around the River Chater and attractive Rutland scenery. |
| |
| Depart: | 09:00 Woodman |
| Start/Finish: | Braunston–in–Rutland |
| Map: | Explorer 15 |
| Grid Reference: | SK 833068 |
| Near to: | Oakham, Rutland |
| Distance Away: | 30 miles |
| Walk length: | 10 miles |
| Publication: | From map |
| Walk Time: | 5 hours |
| Total Ascent: | 260 m |
| Terrain: | Field paths and tracks. Some Mud. |
| RWH: | 1 |
| Cost: | £4.00 |
| Walk 28/2008 |
| Sunday 14th December |
| Coombs Dale, Longstone Edge and Pilsley |
| The last Peak District walk of the year – this time in the White Peak with its rolling limestone scenery and water–carved valleys. |
| |
| Depart: | 07:40 Woodman 08:00 Danish Invader |
| Start/Finish: | Calver Crossroads |
| Map: | Outdoor Leisure 1 |
| Grid Reference: | SK 239748 |
| Near to: | Eyam, Derbyshire |
| Distance Away: | 95 miles |
| Walk length: | 10 miles |
| Publication: | Walking Britain 1014 |
| Walk Time: | 5 hours |
| Total Ascent: | 500 m |
| Terrain: | Field paths and tracks. Some mud and Climbing. |
| RWH: | 1 |
| Cost: | £12.00 |
