12 of met at Gresty's Waste Car Park on the A56 near Kelsall
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| Pam (the Honorary Member) |
It was a cold but dry day, and we gathered at 11.30.
Jane and Jane
Wendy
Grete
Margo and Kay
Phil and Phill
Michael
John and Will
and Pam, our new honorary member
We crossed the road and headed north towards Delamere forest.
The path led us through Nettleford Wood up to the peak of Pale heights where there is panoramic views over 8 (old) counties from the modern stone circle and platform. Apparently Nearby are the impressive ramparts and inturned gateways of Eddisbury hillfort, and the last traces of Watling Street, the old Roman road between Chester and Manchester' but I missed them in my hurry to get down the hill!!!
From there we descended to the cafe and visitor centre at Linmere where we stopped for drinks and nibbles.
Following this break we headed along part the Delamere Circular Walk which led us back to the A56 avoiding the very steep climb back up the hill.
We got to the car park about 1.45 p.m. having had a very pleasant and sociable walk.
From here we all got into our cars and headed for the Abbey Arms where Phil had organised a table for us to lunch together.
The food was good and the company superlative! A good time was had by all, and many thanks to all involved for making it such a fun occasion.
And finally, the return home.....
Here is the walk tracked by Map-o-Meter
Of course, this one is approximate as we didn't follow roads and the paths are not marked!
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