The walk starts from the Yeld car park, goes through ancient woodlands, passing meres and along a scenic brookside and joins sections of the Sandstone Trail . The walk is 8.5 miles long and will be conducted at a good pace and has a total elevation of 683 ft. We have not arranged a pub lunch, so please bring a packed lunch. 

Walk Description: From the Yeld car park we descend Forest Gate Road and enter Nettleford Woods before ascending Old Pale Hill. We then descend into Delamere Forest, passing to the rear of the campsite before crossing the B5152 and walking to the rear of the Barnsbridge carpark to the Hart Hill area of the forest. We follow the stream where the path is uneven and has exposed tree roots until we recross the B5152. We skirt the northern side of Blakemere moss and then cross the B road near Barnsbridge Gate carpark picking up the Sandstone trail and then looping back across the B road again exploring the western corner of the forest before returning via part of the Sandstone Trail and back up to the Yeld car park

Meeting Point:  Holmes Chapel Community Centre car park for car sharing at 09.00am. Please note that the walk leaders will go directly to the Yeld carpark. If you prefer to go straight to the walk start please be at the Yeld carpark for 9.30am for a 9.45 am start.
The Yeld Car Park Yeld Lane
Post Code - CW6 0TB (nearest postcode/area ref CW6 0SJ)
Grid Ref:SJ 53307 69196
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Travel time from Holmes Chapel to the walk start is approx. 30 minutes (18 miles)
Please let the group leader know if you plan to travel direct to the walk start or meet at HCCC so she knows where to expect you. I will not be going to the Community Centre.

Walk start time :  09.45 am

Estimated walk time: Approx 4 hours (plus time for breaks). We plan to have a coffee stop and a lunch stop and aim to finish walking 14.30/ 15.00

Terrain: Forest paths,  generally good, some uneven with protruding tree roots. Two short climbs. Muddy in places, may be slippy due to fallen leaves



Equipment: Walking boots are essential and a waterproof coat. Walking poles recommended. 
Please bring sufficient drinks and food.

COMMS: Please ensure that you have updated your u3a contact details with a Mobile Number as the PRIMARY . This is in everyone’s best interest!

WEATHER: Near the day of the walk please monitor your EMAIL and TEXT messages in case of weather forcing a change!

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