2017 Walking Group Programme

The new walk programme for 2017 is below. The walks will take place on the 1st Thursday of each month commencing on 5th January.Some walks will require transport to the start point by cars. The walk leader will be available at the coffee morning on the week preceding the walk to give information on the walk and  how to obtain a lift if one is required. Walks will also be published on the noticeboard and announced at the Coffee mornings.

Please note:  the first  walk of the new year will take place prior to the coffee mornings recommencing after the Christmas break. This walk will be on 5th January. Start point is the Running Horses Pub, Lydiate for a 10:30 departure. There is an option to do either a 5 or 8 mile walk. Continue reading

Canal Walking Group

Leeds Liverpool Canal Walk 24th November 2016
We started in the narrow valley of the R Douglas at Gathurst which was shared with the canal and railway on an unbelievably beautiful morning. After a couple of hundred yards we passed under the spectacular M6 viaduct and low rail bridge , not to be out done immediately adjacent where a twin set of canal locks with handsome bay windowed lock keepers house.

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LOCHS AND GLENS BREAK

All 56 members (sadly one member was not well and not able to travel) set off from the Square, on Fri.llth November, on our way to Loch Tummell, which is just north of Perth.  Our lady driver got us there safe and sound with suitable refreshment stops on the way.  The Hotel was lovely with courteous, helpful Staff, spotlessly clean and warm,  nice rooms, excellent food and entertainment each evening with quiet areas as well.  What more could you want?  Our excursions were up through snowy areas and spectacular mountain scenery, the Autumn colours were truly amazing, a trip to Dundee where we visited the Jute works and had an insight to what life was like working there in the “bad” old days. and a visit to Blair Castle with the customary wee dram to greet us. The weather was kind to us with just one wet afternoon.   Trouble is it went too quickly and we made our journey back to South of the Border arriving safely back in Maghull. Now, any suggestions for next year??