Family Walk, 16th October, Pott
Shrigley
We started in drizzle and mist and arrived at the
top above the old quarry then went off-route to locate a geocache. Directions
were to align the "trig point" and Croker Hill then walk 10 paces back and find
a small pile of stones. Unfortunately we couldn't see Croker Hill but we
eventually found the Cache once we realised the trig point was actually a mine
shaft cover and paced around a 10-pace radius! Back onto the route we soon
reascended to the ridge and reached Dale Top.On the way around to
Bowstones Cottage the mist lifted, along with spirits of the younger
participants. We had lunch at the gate before entering Lyme Park then traversed
around the perimeter to the old Hunting Cottage. Those children still in
waterproofs then enjoyed sliding downhill on wet grass (and so did those not in
waterproofs, though less effectively!). With glorious views over the cheshire
plain we watched a few planes landing then continued in lovely sunshine to
complete the circuit via the "trig point" above the old quarry.
Attendees: 12 (5 adults, 7 children)
Hope you had a good day too,
Best wishes,
Roger
