A Jolley Good Roaches Ramble  - Sunday 4 January 2009

Meet Leaders: Martin Jolley

Dates: Sunday 4th January 2009

Why not blow the festive cobwebs away on our traditional new years Sunday Walk. Another varied walk with a  woodland start leading to fine panoramic views from the tops of the Roaches. And less mud than last year – honestly ! 

When – Because of the short days we’ll be starting at 10am prompt

Where – Same start & finish as last year. We’ll start from outside ‘The Ship’ pub (post code SK11 0QE) in the village of Winkle  (OS map ref 962652). There is there is ample street parking close to the pub in this quiet village.

Getting there – If travelling from Birmingham, (allow about an hour & a half from the centre of Brum) the quickest route would be via M6, turning off at junction 17. Take A534 to Congleton. Then A54 towards Buxton. About 3 miles after crossing the A523 turn right (near Fourways sign) down a narrow & hilly lane to the village of Winkle - about 1 mile & park near the Ship pub. 

How far – About 9 miles in total with the lunch stop at about half way.

Lunch – Our lunch stop will be Ye Olde Rock Inn (OS map ref. 013611 tel. 01538 300 324). The pub is in the village of Upper Hulme, just off the A53 Leek to Buxton road & about 4 miles north of Leek. They have a wide range of pub-grub & some good beers to wash it down. 

Meat leaders – Martin Jolley (m) 07956414878
& Mike (Tanker) Tolson (m) 07908 894 612