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

 

Next walk Sunday April 12th -  Rushton Spencer and Rudyard

 

Area -       Staffordshire                         

 

Walk details

Our next walk will be on Sunday 12th April and will be an easy 7 mile walk around Rudyard Lake starting from Rushton Spencer, we will start from the Staffordshire Way car park adjacent to the Knot Inn at Rushton Spencer and take the easy walk alongside the Lake to Rudyard where there are refreshment facilities and toilets for our lunch break. Afterwards we will take the scenic route back alongside the lake to Rushton Spencer and a chance of refreshments at the Inn.

 

Meet at the Staffordshire Way Car Park adjacent to the Knot Inn Car Park at Rushton Spencer on Sunday 12th April at 10:30am. The Post Code for the Car Park at the start of the walk is SK11 0QU

 

Link to map of start of the walk     

  

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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  29th March - Bollington, Rainowlow, Harrop Fold Farm and Harrop Wood

Nine of us set off from Bollington and, almost immediately, a navigation error by the walk leader, David Preston, took us up the wrong street. This involved a steep climb onto the side of White Nancy. We then followed a level path along the hillside, descending to Waulkmill, where we regained our outward route on the Gritstone Trail. From there we continued past Savio House to Oakenbank and Lima Clough.

Our route took us along the lane and up to Rainowlow, where we paused on the hillside for our morning coffee break. Afterwards, we followed the lane to Billinge Head Farm, stopping to don our waterproofs as the drizzle began. We then took the track heading north and east to Harrop Fold Farm, followed by a level path to Harrop Wood. Here we took shelter among the trees for a quick lunch before continuing on to Gausie Brow.

We rejoined the Gritstone Trail at Sowcar and returned to Bollington and the car park. It was a scenic walk with plenty of ups and downs, and drizzle during the afternoon.

The seven‑mile walk was led by David Preston. Other walkers were Dave I, Chris J, Alec J, Wendy, Alan S, Peter C, Jo, and Alan B, along with Tilly the dog.

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News and Views and Gossip

 

7/04/2026 

 I am off to Dartmoor for a few days to climb the last two mountains Yes Tor and High Willhays which are 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.

 

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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Contact us at info@brokencrosswalkers.org