Another Dawdle

Glenys and Philip have added a further dawdle to the list:


Date
Set off timeAreaNoteDistance
Wednesday 29 June10:30amDroylsden towards ClaytonEasy riverside walk with nice wide pathsapprox 2.50 miles
Start = M43 7QF On road at bottom of Sunnyside Road, Droylsden or on Greenside Lane near St Martin’s C of E Church at the bottom of Sunnyside Road (not St Stephens Catholic Presbytery Church).
Contact Kathleen (07876 366 575)


More Dawdles without Graham – late addition

A late addition to the list:

DateSet off timeAreaNoteDistance
Wednesday 22 June10:30amPark Bridge Ashton to Alexandra Park OldhamIncline at beginning then flatapprox 3.50 miles
Start = OL6 8AH Heritage Centre Car Park

It is good to know the Dawdles are still continuing even though Graham is unable to lead due to his sabbatical. Glenys and Philip France have been trialling a few more walks – all on Wednesdays in addition to those on the previous post.

Kathleen and Pauline will act as contact points and they ask that if you plan to join any of the walks to let them know (so that they know to wait if you are a little late). Contact numbers are Pauline (07879 359 783) and Kathleen (07876 366 575)

DateSet off timeAreaNoteDistance
Wednesday 25 May10:30amLeesbrook Trail, OldhamCouple of inclines and a set of shallow stepsapprox 3.25 miles
Start = OL4 5NJ Small car park on Holts Lane, in front of oldie worldie house near traffic lights at the bottom of Abbey Hills Road, Oldham

Wednesday 1 June10:30amDroylsden towards ClaytonEasy riverside walk with nice wide pathsapprox 2.5 miles
Start = M43 7QF On road at bottom of Sunnyside Road, Droylsden or on Greenside Lane near St Martin Church at the bottom of Sunnyside Road

Wednesday 8 June10:30amAshton to DroylsdenSteps from the car park to the start of walkapprox 3.25 miles
Start = OL7 0PG There is a large car parking area for the entertainment outlets. Park on the section of car parking which is behind the Cineworld Cinema (to access use either side of the ‘circular’ road round the edge of the complex behind Nandos at one side or Hollywood Bowl/ Chinese restaurant on the other)


Dawdles without Graham

It is good to know the Dawdles will continue even though Graham is unable to lead due to his sabbatical. Glenys and Philip France have been trialling a few walks and have set up the following schedule – all on Wednesdays.

Kathleen and Pauline will act as contact points and they ask that if you plan to join any of the walks to let them know (so that they know to wait if you are a little late). Contact numbers are Pauline (07879 359 783) and Kathleen (07876 366 575)

DateSet off timeAreaNoteDistance
Wednesday 27 April10:30amDobcrossSteps and incline at beginning then flatapprox 4 miles
Start = OL3 5NP Newbank Garden Centre, Dobcross New Road

Wednesday 4 May10:30amStalybridge CanalCanal walk, can be muddy in parts approx 2.5 miles
Start = SK12 2BJ Tesco Car Park, meet near entrance near canal

Wednesday 11 May10:30amPark Bridge Ashton to Alexandra Park OldhamIncline at beginning then flatapprox 3.5 miles
Start = OL6 8AH Heritage Centre Car Park

Wednesday 18 May10:30amHobson Moor, StalybridgeIncline at endapprox 2.5 miles
Start = (No post code) Turn off Mottram Road opposite Waggon and Horses Pub (SK15 2SU) onto Hobson Moor Road. Keep left until 3rd junction on right (Dewsnap Lane) and then park on Hobson Moor Road