Member's Walks, Talks, and other news items

Thursday 19 January: Public Transport Walk – Rufford to Ormskirk.

Meet at Maghull station for the 10:16 train to Ormskirk.  Change for the 10:36 Preston train to Rufford, arriving at 10:45.  Holders of Merseyside travel passes have to pay the single fare from Ormskirk to Rufford, which is about £3.50.  Those without passes can book a through ticket at Maghull.  10.2 Easy walk via the Rufford Branch Canal to Top Locks, near Burscough, then over the fields to Ormskirk.  Return by bus or train to Maghull.

Sunday 29 January: Car Walk from Whalley (Ribble Valley)

Meet at Central Square at 9am for directions to Whalley (40 miles; 1 hour).  8.8 miles Moderate walk (875 ft of climbing to Whalley Nab and Old Langho.  Leader: Bill Morley.

 Meeting: Tuesday 7 February
Mr and Mrs Competition
Our next meeting will be at Maghull Royal British Legion at 7:30pm. The Mr and Mrs competition will be hosted by Jeff Milne. This will also be an opportunity to book for our coach trip on Sunday 12 February to Hayfield in the Peak District. Book with Sylvia Egan (0151-526 7888). See itinerary attached for further details.
 

 

Windermere Hydro  3rd to 6th February 2012

There are still just a few rooms left for this popular winter break.  Contact Maggie Milne for details 0151- 548 4771.  We also have a few seats left for our coach excursions to Lancaster (Sat) and Hawkshead (Sun).  Fare £4 for each trip.  Book with Maggie on Tuesday 3 January.

Tuesday 14 February: Car Walk.
 

Meet 1 pm at Rufford station car park for a 4 mile Easy walk to Mawdsley Moss. Leader: Tom Griffiths.
 

Thursday 16 February: Public Transport Walk – Spital to Neston.
 

Meet at Maghull station for the 09:30 train to Central. Change to the Wirral Line for the 10:00 Chester train to Spital, arriving at 10:18. 8.5 mile Easy walk via Raby Mere and Willaston to Neston. Return by 487 bus to Liverpool. Leader: John Dougherty.

 

Annual Dance 24th February 2012

 

Above are some of our members enjoying last year’s dance. We are holding the next one on Friday 24 February at the Maghull Royal British Legion, from 7.30 until late. This year entrance is FREE! for our members. Just turn up and check in as a member. Non-members pay £5 at the door. There will be a disco and a free prize draw - collect your ticket when you come in. Bring your own snacks for the interval if you wish.

Sunday 26 February: Car Walk from Jumbles Country Park (Near Bolton)
Meet at Central Square at 9am for directions to Jumbles (35 miles; 1 hour). 8.8 miles Moderate walk (1225 ft of climbing) to Jumbles Reservoir and Turton Tower. Leader: Margaret Schumacher.

 

Meeting: Tuesday 6 March at Maghull Royal British Legion.
This will be a Bingo Night. You can also book for our next coach trip to Slaidburn (Ribble Valley) on Sunday 11 March. Book with Stan Williams on or after 6 March (0151-928 7980).

Other 2012 holidays
There are also just a few places left for our coach holidays to Forest of Dean in April (contact Cath Pearson 0151-526 1872) and the Isle of Wight in October (Contact Ann or John Dougherty 0151-526 7700).

 

We are now taking bookings for our coach holiday to Scarborough in April 2013. See below for details

This coach holiday, arranged in partnership with Airedale Tours, is based at the Red Lea Hotel, located near the seafront in the East Coast resort of Scarborough, and about half a mile from the town centre.  The hotel has very good feedback from Airedale clients and has been inspected by our members.  One group said: “We could not fault anything about the hotel. Sarah [co-director] was so helpful and all her staff. It was very, very good – one of the best we have been to.”

Maghull Ramblers Coach to Hayfield: Sunday 12 February.

A Party: Mount Famine and Kinder Downfall – Dave Schumacher.

12.2 miles; Hard; 2000 ft of climbing.

From Hayfield there is a 900 ft climb to the summit of Mount Famine (1552 ft).  This is followed by a cross-country trek to reach the highest point of the walk on Kinder Low (2077 ft).  The walk then follows along a gritstone edge to Kinder Downfall and on to William Clough, where the descent back to Hayfield begins.  Arrive back at about 4:30 pm.

C Party: Lantern Pike and Rowarth

 – Colin Molloy.

8.9 miles; Moderate; 1075 ft of climbing.

This walk starts along the Sett Valley Trail to Birch Vale, from where there is a 650 ft climb to the summit of Lantern Pike (1224 ft).  The walk then descends to the village of Rowarth and across country to Little Hayfield, returning back to Hayfield, at about 3:30 pm.

D Party: Sett Valley and The Torrs

- Ian Filby

7.7 miles; Easy; 450 ft of climbing.

This is a pleasant walk around the Sett Valley starting with a stroll along the old railway track to Birch Vale and Thornsett, before climbing up to the Pack Horse pub and over the golf course to Brook Bottom.  The walk descends into New Mills along the Goyt valley.  Here there is an opportunity to go into the town and the Visitor Centre.  The walk continues on the Millennium Walkway and around The Torrs before following the old railway track back to Hayfield, arriving back about 3:15 pm.