Walking (Wednesday 3) 26/27 DISC


Group Description :

Walks usually comprise of 7-8 miles between 500ft-1400ft of ascent and approximately 3 to 5 hours duration in the hilly parts of Cheshire, Staffordshire and Derbyshire Peak District. This means that we may walk in inclement conditions and the ground may be soft or very muddy, particularly during the winter months. Our walks may require crossing fields with horses and cattle from time to time. We do not allow dogs on walks in this group. Packed lunch, sufficient water or other drinks, walking boots and waterproofs are essential. A walking pole (or poles) are highly recommended. It is also suggested that participants carry a mobile phone, torch and a basic first aid kit in case of emergencies. We share driving as far as possible and petrol costs,. Group members are expected to contribute walks for the group, and we anticipate that if each member leads two walks a year, then we can have a full programme. We also ask that, when leading a walk (which should ideally be recced beforehand), a simple risk assessment is made and shared with members joining the walk.


Buxton Mountain Rescue recommend the following additional equipment for winter hiking: Watch: At least one member of the party should have a watch.  Headtorch: A headtorch with spare batteries is essential for navigating in the dark.  Whistle: A whistle is a simple but effective way to signal for help.  Emergency Shelter: A survival bag or blanket can provide vital warmth in an emergency.  Knife or Multi-tool: A useful tool for various tasks.


Walk Archive:
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Group Contact and Session Information :
Group Status : Fully Subscribed
Frequency : Wednesdays for 32 sessions until 26th May 2027
Applications to join can be made from Monday 17th August 2026 at 10:00
Time of Session : 10:00
Group Meeting Dates :
Wednesday 30th September 2026 Wednesday 7th October 2026 Wednesday 14th October 2026
Wednesday 21st October 2026 Wednesday 28th October 2026 Wednesday 4th November 2026
Wednesday 11th November 2026 Wednesday 18th November 2026 Wednesday 25th November 2026
Wednesday 2nd December 2026 Wednesday 9th December 2026 Wednesday 6th January 2027
Wednesday 13th January 2027 Wednesday 20th January 2027 Wednesday 27th January 2027
Wednesday 3rd February 2027 Wednesday 10th February 2027 Wednesday 17th February 2027
Wednesday 24th February 2027 Wednesday 3rd March 2027 Wednesday 10th March 2027
Wednesday 17th March 2027 Wednesday 7th April 2027 Wednesday 14th April 2027
Wednesday 21st April 2027 Wednesday 28th April 2027 Wednesday 5th May 2027
Wednesday 12th May 2027 Wednesday 19th May 2027 Wednesday 26th May 2027