On a warm sunny day 12 members of the Rambling Group set off for the delights of the Cheshire countryside for our latest ramble. Leaving wet Merseyside behind we assembled at the village of Pickmere and coats were taken off and stowed away into rucksacks. as there was no sign of rain and the sun was peeking though the clouds. Situated between Knutsford and Northwich the little town is surrounded by lush green fields, rolling countryside and and has won many prizes in the past for being not only a picturesque well kept place, but an area with great community spirit. As we walked  we were greeted by two workers who were using an intriguing floating contraption to clear a pond of what appeared to be the menace of Japanese knotweed. Continue reading →

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15 ramblers set off on a bright sunny day to walk the hills and fields above Salesbury,   a village and civil parish  in the Ribble Valley, located centrally in the county of Lancashire. Although only a 50 minute drive from Maghull, the area could not be more different, with rolling hills, lush green pastures and far reaching views to Pendle Hill in the distance. Continue reading →

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13 might be unlucky for some but not for the rambling group it seems. Setting off from Maghull to Parbold the weather looked decidedly grey and gloomy so we were expecting to have a wet walk. However at the start point the grey clouds had disappeared and the sun looked as if it was trying to make an appearance. Continue reading →

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On the hottest May Day for many years,  11 members of the Rambling Group headed for Earby in Lancashire for our monthly outing. This lovely little gem lies on the Lancashire/Yorkshire border and is stated to be placed in some of the North West’s most beautiful countryside. Having made use of the ” facilities” in the  Centre we took a winding lane out of the village and started a slow steady climb along side a babbling stream up onto the moors.  Continue reading →

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14 members of the Rambling Group took advantage of the lovely Spring sunshine today and had a ramble through the local countryside around Rainford. Parking at a local cafe we started our walk along the Rainford Linear pathway. Continue reading →

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On a bright frosty morning 12 members of the Rambling Group headed up the M6 to Lytham. Destination was Lytham Hall. This is described as the finest Georgian house in Lancashire and was once the home of the Clifton family, spanning over 4 centuries. It is a grade 1 listed building and is of significant interest both locally and nationally. The site and its 80 acres of parkland were once the site of a Benedictine priory dating back to the 12th century. Continue reading →

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Not foiled by the Winter weather, 11 members of the Rambling Group had a local walk today despite the freezing ice and snow. The planned route was altered at the last minute due to the vagaries of Merseyrail, so we jumped in cars up to Aughton and undertook a somewhat shortened walk following part of the Yellowhammer route, up to the top of Clieves Hill and back across country to the start point. Continue reading →

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Rambling Group had a great turn out today with 14 members meeting on the Wirral, to undertake a 7 mile circular walk around Parkgate. The route took in several parts of the Wirral way, fields, some footpaths and finally the King Charles III coastal path. Continue reading →

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9 members of the rambling group took to the moors above Burnley yesterday for an 8 mile ramble to the Singing Ringing Tree Panopticon. Parking at a very potholed lane we donned boots and gloves as the wind was very keen and we were about to start a climb. Continue reading →