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We are the Broken Cross Walkers, a group of Walkers, mainly from the Macclesfield area who enjoy getting out in the fresh air and having a good walk, we normally walk about every 2 weeks usually on a Sunday, mainly local and normally within 15-20 miles of Macclesfield.

On most walks we usually take a warm drink and a snack and occasionally we may have a café or pub lunch if we all decide to treat ourselves on that particular day.

Good idea to have walking boots, trainers or strong shoes and carry some waterproofs in case of rain. Sometimes it might be a little muddy which we will always try to to avoid if we can.

We don’t mind a bit of rain but we won’t walk if it is torrential and we usually walk around 5 to 7 miles.

We normally meet at the walk start point at 10:30am. We have no membership fee and just a few common sense guidelines that can be found below.

Everybody is welcome on our walks but if you are planning to come along for the first time it would be helpful to contact us first and let us know you are coming so we can expect you. You will be made most welcome.

Heading back to Whaley Bridge on a walk last year

Broken Cross Walkers

Next walk Sunday April 26th - To be arranged shortly

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If you need any further information about the walk or help with a lift to the start please give me a ring on 0787 944 7285 or email info@brokencrosswalkers.org

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Walk Report: Sunday 12th April Rudyard and Rushton Spencer

Ten of us set off from the Staffordshire Way car park at Rushton Spencer on a bright morning and followed the track alongside to Reservoir stopping for our coffee break at the Railway terminus where we took advantage of the benches and tables provided for rail passengers. We then continued along the track to the Railway Station at Rudyard and then returned alongside the stream to the Marina at the dam end where we stopped for our lunch break.

Afterwards we continued along the footpaths and tracks above the lake past Cliff House which is under renovation and then descended the hillside to join the outward route for the walk back to the car park. Afterwards we enjoyed refreshments at the excellent Knot Inn.

An easy seven-mile walk, mostly flat led by David. Preston, the other walkers were Dave I, Judith, Wendy, Irene, Karl, Marnie, Chris R, and Peter F and Jo.

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News and Views and Gossip

10/04/2026

Just got back from Dartmoor after climbing Yes Tor and High Willhays the last two mountains Yes Tor and High Willhays which were on my list of Nuttalls, the 2000ft summits of England and Wales. There are 442 on the list which includes Pillar Rock (an optional sheer rock climb requiring full climbing gear) so I will settle for the 441 walkable summits.

Anyway I am pleased to say all went well and the weather was glorious A nine mile walk with 1335 ft of ascent.

FUTURE PLANS

I am planning to try and walk the Hebridean Way which is a 155 mile route in the Hebrides. The plan is to try and walk half of it this year and maybe come back next year for the remainder. Fitness and health permitting ??

31/03/2026.

Occasionally I have been asked why when I lead a walk I am not always at the front. My thoughts are that I try to walk with everybody at some time during the walk, if I was constantly at the front I would never get the chance for a chat with all the other walkers.

That's my excuse anyway.......

27/02/2026 When I designed the new website for Broken Cross Walkers I also purchased the domain name. This gave me the new email address and for about six months the web address brokencrosswalkers@ukwalkers.com and the email address brokencrosswalker@ukwalkers.com were active, when the time came to renew payment for the old site I allowed it to lapse. So apart from my other email addresses the the Club contact email address is info@brokencrosswalkers.org and the Web address is in the address bar.

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You may have noticed the the address for the website begins with a small padlock and starts https. This denotes a secure website.

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A few common sense guidlines

Walkers should wear suitable footwear and clothing and carry waterproofs and spare clothing as appropriate to the conditions

Walkers are requested to ask the permission of the walk leader prior to the walk regarding bringing a dog

Walkers should walk on paths where available to minimize damage to flora

Walkers should communicate their intention to take a 'comfort break' so the walk leader is aware

Walkers should not walk so far in front of the walk leader that makes it difficult for the walk leader to give them advice

Walkers should use gates and stiles to cross fences, hedges and walls

The last walker is responsible for leaving gates as they are found by the walk leader, pass this information to the walker behind

Walkers should be prepared to go at the pace of the slowest in the party however frustrating this may be

Potential hazards should be communicated from walker to walker

Walkers should be aware of those in front and those behind

All rubbish to be taken home

Walkers should be aware they are responsible for their own safety as accidents can occur for a number of reasons including :~

Carelessness e.g. not looking where one is putting their feet and lack of observation

Over estimation of your ability to complete the walk

When walking on a road, members should follow the Highway Code : viz

Where there is a footpath, use it, Walk in single file if possible, especially on narrow roads and in poor light

Where there is no footpath, walk on the right hand side of the road unless it is unsafe to do so such as on a bend

Most important of all, enjoy your walk

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