Stoke & Newcastle Ramblers

Where walking is a pleasure

31 May: A Walk from Butterton

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Written by: Stephen Merry

Merry15

Today, twenty one ramblers joined Linda B and Margaret B for a walk from Butterton. Despite the forecast, the weather was kind to us enabling the enjoyment of stunning countryside views and wildflower meadows together with some close encounters of the curious bovine kind. After the walk refreshments were taken in the Black Lion Inn beer garden.

Thank you Linda and Margaret for leading a very pleasant walk.

Susan M   

 

24 May: Longshaw and Ramshorn

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Written by: Stephen Merry

Bell380

Twenty two ramblers joined today's walk on a gloriously sunny morning which became the hottest day so far this year. During the walk we saw many of the deer in the parkland resting in the shade and, similarly, after the walk many of the ramblers sought the shade of The Star PH at Cotton.

 

Alan B

 

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17 May: Hartington and the Dove via Biggin Dale

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Written by: Stephen Merry

Damarell1

Today, a group of sixteen ramblers assembled outside the Hartington Cheese Shop. After a very short speech, we set off in sunshine to walk through Biggin, Wolfscote and Beresford Dales before returning to Hartington for well-deserved refreshment.
 
Although officially described as leisurely, after the ascent leading out from Hartington I would suggest an upgrade to moderate would have been more accurate. The weather was changeable throughout the walk with our coffee by the River Dove in sunshine, heavy rain in Wolfscote, more sunshine and then torrential rain and hail greeting us back in Hartington! Despite the vagaries of the weather the walk was very enjoyable with perhaps the most surprising thing for me and anyone who knows me being that we stayed on course all the way.
 
John D
 
 

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10 May: A Walk from Sandon

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Written by: Stephen Merry

Bell376

Images supplied by Alan B

Twenty walkers left the layby opposite the Dog and Doublet PH, Sandon for today's six mile walk led by Maureen M. It was perfect walking weather as we strolled along field paths and lanes with views as far as The Wrekin, and through woodland where we enjoyed carpets of bluebrells. We stopped for photographs to remember the occasion, and, after returning to the start, our chatting continued in the PH beer garden where we were made very welcome.

Thank you Maureen for a very enjoyable event.

Sarfraz A and Stephen M

 

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3 May: Chorlton

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Written by: Stephen Merry

Bell375

Twenty one ramblers enjoyed today's walk. The weather was dull, but there was no rain and the display of bluebells en route was delightful. At the end of the walk many us headed to the Sheet Anchor PH for a well earned drink.
 
Alan B
 
 

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  1. 26 Apr: Trentham and Kingswood Bank
  2. 23 Apr: Gawsworth and Danes Moss
  3. 19 Apr: Hanchurch Woods
  4. 9 Apr: Deep Hayes

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