Walks start at 12.30 unless otherwise stated
6 September
Following the Irwell, and paths through woodland parks. – 6.5-7 miles
Meet and park in Clifton Country Park M27 6NG. signposted off A666.
Walk – Clifton country park, Waterdale, Drinkwater, Phillips Park, Giant Seat.
13 September
East Lancashire railway views and history, and the River Irwell. – 6.5 miles
Meet & park at Irwell Vale railway station, Aitken St. Irwell Vale, off Irwell Vale Rd. G.Ref: 739 201. P.Code: BL0 0QG (not off Hardsough Lane)
Walk – Ballenden, New Hall Hey, Ewood bridge.
20 September
Scenic Stalybridge – 6 miles
Meet & park on Besom Lane carpark, Millbrook. SK15 3HA or on Hartley St SK15 3FH (nearest postcode)
Walk – 4 reservoirs, Walkerwood, Brushes, Higher and Lower Swineshaw via Hollingworthall Moor, Wildbank Hill summit. (optional meal at Hare and Hounds)
27 September
Musbury Valley – 6.5 miles
Meet and park in carpark of Helmshore Mills Textile Museum BB4 4NP
Walk – Musbury Heights, Musbury valley, Alden valley, Snig Hole
4 October
Red Rock Ramble – 6 miles
Meet and park in Red Rock carpark, Nearest postcode: WN1 2UW G.Ref: 583 099 (carpark is set back off road on right after crossing over canal bridge 63)
Walk – Canal towpath, minor roads, Haigh Hall, footpaths!