We are the West Midlands Walking Group. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
An eye-catching Ramblers route (more details in Ramblers Walk Magazine Issue 80 Autumn 2023) steeped in heritage walking along old railway lanes (former Knotty railway), paths and woodland. Highlights are: the ruins of the folly Mow Cop's castle offering fantastic views (on a clear day), a distinctive rock feature in the landscape, The Old Man o'Mow, and walking along the airy part-wooded ridge on the Gritstone Trail which straggles both counties of Cheshire and Staffordshire.
There will be an optional stop at The Hideaway Cafe at the end of the walk but please bring lunch and refreshments for en route.
Afterwards, if that's not enough walking, there is the option to walk a section of the Himalayan Walk taking in the Fish Pond (c. 1 mile) within the grounds of the Biddulph Grange Country Park.
10.30am Park/meet at Biddulph Grange Country Park Car Park (free parking) ST8 7XX. Free toilet facilities at The Hideaway Café.
