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 24th May - Danebridge, Whitelee and Brandylee

 

Area -    Cheshire /Staffs

 

Walk details   

 

Our next walk will be a seven mile moderate walk on 24th May starting from Danebridge and following field paths, tracks and quiet lanes.

We will head up to Whitelee with its interesting past, then across to Dumkins and over Barleigh Ford Bridge, then via Wormhill and Brandylee to Hollinshall. We then continue towards Gig Hall and back to Danebridge in time for a Beer, Coffee or Ice Cream at the Brewery for anyone who would like 

some refreshments at the end of the walk. About 7 miles.

 

Actual Walk Start Point Information:

Meet at Danebridge at 10:30am on 24th May.

 

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 10th May - Bollington, Bakestonedale Moor and Macclesfield Canal

 

Eight of us set off from Pool Bank car park in Bollington on a bright sunny morning and followed the road up to Sowcar and joined the Gritstone Trail passing near Berristall Hall and dodging the oncoming runners competing in the Happy Valley half marathon.

After the steep start, we stopped for our coffee break before continuing along the trail to cross the busy Bakestonedale Road and then another uphill section took us over the Bakestonedale Moor and down to Birchecliffe Farm. We then followed the lane down to Shrigley Road where we stopped for our lunch on a grassy roadside area.

Afterwards we joined the North Cheshire Way to Lockgate Farm and Woodend Farm which took us to the Canal and then a long steady walk along the towpath took us back to the start in Bollington.

An interesting seven mile walk with great views led by David Preston, other walkers were Dave I, Anita, Chris J, Alec J, Georgie, Wendy and Alan B with Tilly the dog.

 

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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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Let me know if you would like any additional information added here 

 

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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