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Walk name and date: Congleton circular, Friday 19th June 2026
Walk Leader: Peter Shields
Description:  Continuing my theme of "short" Medium Walks, this is an easy walk taking in Congleton Park (1871), the River Dane, the Grade II listed Havannah Bridge and weir, the Congleton Hydro, and glimpses of Westlow Mere. 
Estimated walk time: 2h 45m at medium pace.
Distance: 5.5 miles. 
Terrain: Lanes, urban areas, parkland, riverside path, farmland. There is a good deal of road walking. 
Stiles: One
Meeting Point: The Waggon & Horses, Manchester Road, Eaton, Congleton CW12 2JD. The pub is 8 miles, 14 minutes from Holmes Chapel.
Meet at 09:45 latest. The walk will start from the pub car park at 10:00am latest.
I will assume that everyone will meet at the pub unless I hear otherwise. 
Equipment: The usual walking boots; waterproof coat and trousers/gaiters if wet.
Walking pole(s) strongly recommended. Drink and a snack. 
Lunch: If you would like lunch at the pub please email me with your menu choice by Wednesday 17th June latest, in case we need to pre-order.
Please find below a link to the food menu:
Pub and Restaurant with bedrooms near Congleton– The Waggon and Horses
Walk Leader contact details: 07968 727756; peterdshields@hotmail.com  
Please let me know if you are unable to join the walk on the day.
NOTE: Please ensure that your u3a personal and emergency contact details are up to date.