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The Ramblers inspires people
in the North West to Walk About
OVER September 2016 the Ramblers are getting
the North West on its feet with 'Walk About' its biggest ever free nationwide
walking event, offering a walk to suit everyone. But people don't have to wait
to get started. The Ramblers has launched a free online tracker that allows
people to log their walking activity and make the most of everything the
festival has to offer. The festival takes place from Saturday, 3 September 2016,
until Sunday, 11 September 2016. With over a thousand walks all over Britain,
and more than 60 in the North West, there's something for everyone to enjoy;
from a short stroll in the park to a challenging hike up a mountain. During the
festival, people in the North West can enjoy the following group led walks:-
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Manley
Date:- Saturday, 3 September 2016
Start time:- 1.30pm
Distance:- 5 miles
Difficulty:- Easy
Description:- Join the North and Mid Cheshire Ramblers for a lovely walk
exploring the edge of Delamere Forest and the pretty villages of Manley and
Mouldsworth.
Starting point:- Manley Village Hall car park, WA6 9EJ
Group:- North and Mid Cheshire Ramblers
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Grisedale Pike and Grasmoor
Date:- Sunday 4 September 2016
Start time:- 9am
Distance:- 19 miles
Difficulty:- Strenuous
Description:- This circular walk takes in some of the highest points in the
North Western Fells, offering up fantastic, far-reaching views across a large
part of the Lake District. The route takes you up Grisedale Pike, along
Hobcarton Crag, down Sand Hill and up Grasmoor. Having paused to enjoy the view
the route doubles back towards Eel Crag and Crag Hill, then follows the ridge
past Sail and Outerside, descending into Braithwaite.
Starting point:- Small car park just outside Brathwaite at the bottom of
Whinlatter Pass (nearest postcode:-CA12 5TL)
Group:- Summit Good
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Daresbury
Date:- Wednesday 7 September 2016
Start time:- 6.30pm
Distance:- 5 miles
Difficulty:- Easy
Description:- This lovely evening walk is a celebration of Lewis Carroll,
visiting his birthplace and the Lewis Carroll Centenary wood.
Starting point:- Daresbury Church - The nearest postcode is:- WA44AE.
Group:- North and Mid Cheshire Ramblers
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Dunham
Date:- Saturday 10 September 2016
Start time:- 11am
Distance:- 4.5 miles
Difficulty:- Leisurely
Description:- Join the Trafford Ramblers for a gentle stroll in the grounds of
the ancient deer park of Dunham Massey, and alongside the canal.
Starting point:- Outside Dunham Massey Village Hall, beside the statue (nearest
postcode:-WA14 4SJ)
Group:- Trafford Ramblers
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Loughrig Fell
Date:- Sunday, 11 September 2016
Start time:- 10:15am
Distance:- 8 miles
Difficulty:- Moderate
Description:- Loughrig Fell may be a small mountain, but this walk offers up
spectacular views all the way down to Grassmere.
Starting point:- White Moss car park and its nearest postcode is:- LA23 1PS.
Group:- Fylde Ramblers
For those who prefer to walk alone, or lead their own walks, the Ramblers has
picked its favourite routes in the North West, available from Ramblers Routes;
an online library of Britain's best walks:-
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Carlisle, Cumbria
Length:- 5.5 miles
Walking time:- 2 hours
Difficulty:- Easy
Starting point:- Sands Car Park, Carlisle
Description:- This is a lovely walk through the beautiful city of Carlisle, with
a mix of urban and green walking. You'll head through beautiful parks, along
riverside paths and through the city, passing some impressive buildings. This
route even treats you to a stretch along Hadrian's Wall, the famous Roman
frontier.
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Wrenbury, Cheshire
Length:- 10.2 miles
Walking time:- 5 hours
Difficulty: -Moderate
Starting point:- Wrenbury church, Cheshire (nearest postcode:-CW5 8EY)
Description:- This route starts in the attractive village of Wrenbury, heading
along a lovely stretch of the Llangollen Canal. You'll be treated to glimpses of
the Quoisley Meres and enjoy a stunning viewpoint from an impressive sandstone
obelisk, which commemorates the first Viscount Combermere.
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Heswall Dales and Fields, the Wirral
Length:- 3.8 miles
Walking time:- 2 hours
Difficulty:- Leisurely
Starting point:- Bank's Road car park, Heswall (nearest postcode:- CH60 9JS)
Description:- A pleasant walk along the coast and then inland through the
ancient woodland and waterfalls of Dungeon Wood. The climb near Oldfield Farm is
well worth the effort as you enjoy magnificent views over the River Dee to
Wales. The route returns through Heswall Dales to the shoreline.
The Ramblers' director of walking development, Simon Barnett, said:-
"We all know walking can do wonders for our wellbeing, which is why we
want to get the nation on its feet with our biggest free walking festival to
date. Walking is good for our health and our minds and we want everyone to
be able to experience the many benefits and joys it can bring. But we want
to encourage people to get more active in advance of the festival, which is
why we've introduced our new online tracker, which allows people to log all
their walking activity and monitor their progress. It's a great way to build
up activity levels, which means that by the time the festival comes around
people will be able to step out on a longer walk."
Designed to suit both the seasoned walker and someone taking their 1st steps,
there are lots of badges and rewards for walking regularly, completing long
distances and reaching particular milestones. For example it could be for
walking every day in a month or completing the equivalent of the length of
Hadrian's Wall.
Anyone can take part by visiting the groups
website and starting to
log their walking trips; whether short or long, in the Town or the countryside,
alone or with friends.
Simon added:- "We're hoping the online element of Walk About will
encourage people in the North West to walk more so we can create happier,
healthier communities. Not only can you collect badges, but there's also a
leaderboard, so people can race their friends and family to the top. With a
walk to suit everyone, we want the nation to step out with us this September
and join us as we Walk About Britain."
Walk About is supported by players of People's Postcode Lottery to help
everyone, everywhere enjoy walking.
Clara Govier, head of charities at People's Postcode Lottery, said:- "We
are delighted that players of People's Postcode Lottery are able to support
the Ramblers with their exciting new walking festival, which we know will
help thousands of people discover the joys of walking."
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