The Goyt Valley Grinder is a route originally spotted by Andy S on the Peaks & Puddles website. It is a cycle route exploring the Goyt Valley reservoirs which are reached by pleasant canals and scenic back roads. We decided to have a go at it … with a few amendments. It was a warm September day when we met at Marple Memorial Park. You’ll notice there aren’t too many photos of me … probably because I was taking all…
With Sarah, Neil and Nicholl continuing to prepare for their St Cuthbert’s Way walk, after coming home from the Stalybridge cycle ride, we all met up for this little Errwood Hall walk. Errwood Hall was once a magnificent country house that enjoyed some wonderful views over the picturesque Goyt Valley. Sadly, it is now just ruins. We met at Errwood Hall car-park, then set off up the hill towards the hall. Errwood Hall was built in the mid-1800s by the wealthy…
Twelve hardy Stockport Community Cycling Club riders met at High Lane Village Hall on a cold November morning for the Autumn hilly ride, this one an Andy S special to Tegg’s Nose. I was back leading today – hence why many of the photos are taken from behind. After leaving High Lane park we gently climbed our way out of High Lane and up along Jackson’s Edge Road. From here we headed up Buxton Old Road and through Disley. We…
