2022

After the Walk January 2022

Sunday January 30th. In Our Back Yard. 19 miles. Leader: Dave Walsh. Another good turnout, 26 walkers, should have been 27 but joint leader Alma was unable to attend, plus 3 dogs. The weather was cool & fine & we set off at a good pace over the country park towards Little Hulton passing…

After the Walk February 2022

Wednesday February 23rd. Over to Lumb, Plodder walk, 10 miles. Leader: Mike Lee. After the storms of the previous week, the day of the Over to Lumb walk dawned bright and sunny, but we were soon to find out how strong the wind was on higher ground. Sixteen walkers (15 people and a dog) set off…

After the Walk March 2022

Sunday March 27th. Boots and Brews, A March Perambulation. 10.5 miles. Leader: Caz Tennant and Alf. Extra early on a lovely Sunday morning, thanks to the clocks going forward, 15 of us met up at Tockholes. We were also accompanied by Alf, Luna and Lola. With it being Mothers Day, Hilary bought…

After the Walk April 2022

Friday April 29th. The Noctambulation. A Night Walk. 14 miles. Leader: Nick Halford. Five select gentlemen met at Roddleswoth cafe at 7pm and went through the woods, via Slipper Lowe, to Great Hill. The walk was originally intended for February with a dark and sloshy ascent envisaged, instead we…

Eastbourne Trip April 2022

Eastbourne Trip. April 24th-30th 2022. Day 1. Seaford to Eastbourne. 15 miles. 2300ft. Leaders: Dave and Alma Walsh. This was an absolute classic walk. After a long day on the Sunday we were all up bright eyed and bushy tailed to board the coach at 9am. It was less than an hour's drive to Seaford…

After the Walk May 2022

Sunday May 29th. Boots and Brews, A May Meander. 10 miles. Leader: Caz Tennant (and Alf) 11 walkers and 4 woof-dogs met at Moss Bank Park. We set off through the park. We went via the golf course to Barrow Bridge, where we had a good peer at the construction work taking place. It would…

Pictures from Trans Pennine 100

Pictures from the Trans Pennine 100. Thank you to Brian Fisher for these

After the Walk June 2022

Wednesday June 29th. Brock and Roll. 13.5 miles. Leaders: Dave and Alma Walsh. Twelve of us plus Lola the Parsons Russell terrier set off from Carwags car park. Despite the forecast the weather was dry & quite warm. We followed a path which took us to Beacon Fell Country Park. We passed some…

After the Walk July 2022

Sunday July 31st, Yorkshire and Back. Joint walk with West Lancs. 22.5 miles. Leader: Neil Harwood. It was a very miserable start to the day at Hurstwood. The clouds were low and it did not look like it would change soon. But we started off in good spirits and headed north to the Gorple Road…

After the Walk August 2022

Sunday August 28th. Radcliffe Rotary Way. 19 miles. Leader: Hilary Scott. This was a hastily arranged walk as the leader for the original event was ill. Luckily 19 walkers and 2 dogs didn't seem to mind the last minute change. Leaving Moses Gate we made our way over to Nob End (yes, really) to…

After the Walk September 2022

Sunday September 25th. Inchfield Moor and Bridestone. 16 miles. Leader: Ian Wardle. Joint walk with West Lancs. It was such a delight to see cars arriving with East Lancs and West Yorkshire members who made for a fine bunch of cheerful walkers. We set off by joining the Rochdale Canal which we…

After the Walk October 2022

Sunday October 23rd. Ruff 'n' Wharf. 21 miles. Leader: Steve Martin. This 21 Mile walk combined lanes, tracks, paths and fields, muddy in places especially during the winter months. The walk started at 9am, 23/10/22 at Beacon Country Park golf clubhouse where toilets, café and public bar are…

After the Walk November 2022

Wednesday November 30th. Irlam Heritage Walk. 12 miles. Leader: Andrea Foster. 16 attended. East lancs LDWA group. Weather wise a fine day with no rain and a chilly start. From Irlam Leisure centre car park we walked through Prince's park following the old bed of the river Irwell. Returning on…

After the Walk December 2022

Wednesday December 28th. Walking off a few mince pies. 11.5 miles. Leader: Hilary Scott. Much to my amazement given the dire weather forecast, 11 of us turned up on a very grey rainy day. Including a visitor from Merseystride and a new LDWA member. What a day for her first walk! Off from Ryal Fold…

Llandudno Trip

Llandudno Trip Lots of photos from this trip. Two days walking, a linear walk from Llanfairfechan to Llandudno and part of the Snowdonia Slate Trail.

Meeting Minutes 2022

Please click on the links below to see the Group Meeting minutes. Minutes_2022_01_04.pdf Minutes_2022_02_01.pdf Minutes_2022_04_05.pdf Minutes_2022_06_07.pdf Minutes_2022_08_02.pdf Minutes_2022_10_04.pdf Minutes_2022_11_08__AGM.pdf

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