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)
Date
Set off time
Area
Note
Distance
Wednesday 25 May
10:30am
Leesbrook Trail, Oldham
Couple of inclines and a set of shallow steps
approx 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 June
10:30am
Droylsden towards Clayton
Easy riverside walk with nice wide paths
approx 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 June
10:30am
Ashton to Droylsden
Steps from the car park to the start of walk
approx 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)
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)
Date
Set off time
Area
Note
Distance
Wednesday 27 April
10:30am
Dobcross
Steps and incline at beginning then flat
approx 4 miles
Start = OL3 5NP Newbank Garden Centre, Dobcross New Road
Wednesday 4 May
10:30am
Stalybridge Canal
Canal walk, can be muddy in parts
approx 2.5 miles
Start = SK12 2BJ Tesco Car Park, meet near entrance near canal
Wednesday 11 May
10:30am
Park Bridge Ashton to Alexandra Park Oldham
Incline at beginning then flat
approx 3.5 miles
Start = OL6 8AH Heritage Centre Car Park
Wednesday 18 May
10:30am
Hobson Moor, Stalybridge
Incline at end
approx 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