| Date | Event | Details |
| 09 June 2013 | Lows, Locks and Lakes | Lymefield Visitor Centre, Off Lower Market Street, Broadbottom, Broadbottom, SK14 6AG
A 12 mile ramble with John and Margaret by ancient burial grounds, Roman lakes and locks.
Open: 9:30am to 4:30am |
| 16 June 2013 | Big Pedal | Worsbrough Country Park, Worsbrough Country Park, S70 5LJ
This Father’s Day do something amazing and help keep more families in your area together for longer by joining the first ever Weston Park Hospital Cancer Charity bike ride. Go on, get on your bike and let's pedal together to help fight cancer!
Join the charity for this fantastic day on Sunday 16th June at Worsbrough Country Park, Barnsley and raise vital funds that will help improve the lives of thousands of cancer patients. There really is a ride for everyone-
· 35 mile Ultimate Pedal
· 4 mile Grand Pedal
· 2 mile Mini Pedal.
On completion of the ride all Grand Pedal and Mini Pedal participants will receive a certificate and a voucher for FREE entry to Wigfield Farm.
See website for more details.
Open: Sunday 16th June 2013
Start Times:
10am - 35 mile Ultimate Pedal
10.45am - 4 mile Grand Pedal
10.45am - 2 mile Mini Pedal |
| 19 June 2013 | Dr Bike Session - Cyle Penistone | It's For Hire, Penistone
Tel: 01226 766690
Email: cyclepenistone@hotmail.co.uk
Bring your bike or just yourself to learn how to do your own maintenance/repairs.
Open: 6pm |
| 20 June 2013 | Women's Guide Led Ride - Cycle Penistone | It's For Hire, Penistone
Tel: 01226 766690
Email: cyclepenistone@hotmail.co.uk
Suitable for all abilities and approx 6 miles on the TPT bikes available to hire at only £5, please book in advance.
Open: 2pm |
| 23 June 2013 | Family Bike Ride - Cycle Penistone | It's For Hire, Penistone
Tel: 01226 766690
Email: cyclepenistone@hotmail.co.uk
Family bike ride/nature trail approx 6 miles, starts from Its for Hire at 1pm, bring a picnic. Discounted bike hire available to pre book.
Open: 1pm |
| 23 June 2013 | Heritage Trail - Lymm Festival | off Statham Avenue, Lymm Ranger Centre
Lymm has a fascinating history. When was the Dam built and what did they slit at the Slitting Mill? The road past the church was called Penny Hill - why? And when did the railway arrive and where did it go? The answer to these questions and more can be found on this self-guided quiz trail as part of Lymm Festival 2013. The full circular route is 3.5 miles and take in Lymm Dam, Slitten Gorge, the Trans Pennine Trail and the Bridgewater Canal, but you can do a shorter version if you dont want to do the lot.
Open: 1.30pm to 3.30pm |
| 22 June 2013 - 23 June 2013 | Trans Pennine Challenge | Manchester to Sheffield
Tel: 0207 609 6695
Email: info@transpenninechallenge.com
Two vibrant cities linked by one historic route crossing the backbone of England - The Trans Pennine Trail. In June 2013 you can take on the Trans Pennine Challenge from Manchester to Sheffield as a walk or as a run in aid of a charity of your choice. Experience a journey that you won't forget along with 1500 other adventurers that mix's urban and rural, day time and night, and finishes with an amazing sense of achievement as the finish line is crossed.
100 km: Manchester to Sheffield. Epic 24+ hour walk or Ultramarathon run!
50 km: Manchester to Penistone. A tough day time walk or 'Marathon Plus' run.
Sign up as a team of friends, colleagues or family and support each other, or join as an Individual and meet fellow challengers along the way. However you tackle the Trans Pennine Challenge - you'll be fully supported by our team.
Open: If you have any questions before signing up to the challenge or would like to speak to one of the Trans Pennine team - please contact us on 0207 609 6695 or email info@transpenninechallenge.com
Price: £60 50km / £85 100km to sign up + fundraising pledge
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| 25 June 2013 | Flora Walk | Car Park Bottom of Meadowh Lane, Haughton Green, Denton, M34 7QA
Spend a relaxing evening with the Bamforth Brothers in close study of the local flora.
Open: 7:30pm to 9:30pm |
| 30 June 2013 | You Want Moore! | Bewsey Bridge, near Lodge Lane car park, Sankey Valley Park
Join us on this 7 mile (approx) walk as we visit Moore nature reserve. Bring a packed lunch and binoculars if you have them as we will spend about an hour at the reserve for lunch. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear.
Open: 10:30am to 2:30pm |
| 30 June 2013 | The Canal That Never Was | Bottom of Cemetery Road, Denton, M34 6ER
An easy four mile stroll with Brian Taylor, looking at the history and wildlife of this area.
Open: 1pm to 4pm |
| 16 July 2013 | Flora Walk | Bottom of Cemetery Road, Off Stockport Road, Denton, M34 6ER
Spend a relaxing evening with the Bamforth Brothers in close study of the local flora
Open: 7:30pm to 9:30pm |
| 21 July 2013 | Roundabout to Rowarth | Lymefield Visitor Centre, Off Lower Market Street, Broadbottom, SK14 6AG
Join John and Margaret on this moderate 11 mile walk over the Nab and round the back of Cown Edge to Rowart. Enjoy panoramic views over Derbyshire, Cheshire and Tameside.
Open: 10am to 4:30pm |
| 21 August 2013 | Batty About Bats | Bewsey Bridge, Near Lodge Lane car park, Sankey Valley Park
Sankey Valley Park is home to many different species of bats. Join the Rangers for this guided walk around the park and see how many species we can find. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Places are limited so please book in advance on 01925 571836
Open: 8:30pm to 10:00pm |
| 01 September 2013 | Tame Valley Tour | Car Park, Bottom of Meadow Lane, Haughton Green, Denton, M34 7QA
Enjoy a nine mile undulating walk through the countryside and heritage of the Tame Valley between Hyde and Denton.
Open: 10am to 3:30pm |
| 08 September 2013 | By Highland Church | Lymefield Visitor Centre, Off Lower Market Street, Broadbottom, SK14 6AG
Join John and Margaret on this 11 mile ramble through the woods and over the moors to the heights of Tameside
Open: 10am to 4:30pm |
| 15 September 2013 | Walking on Glass | Bottom of car Park, Bottom of Apethorn Lane, Hyde, SK14 5DN
A three mile stroll with Brian Taylor around a once industrial area, now rich in wildlife.
Open: 1pm to 4pm |
| 14 September 2013 - 20 September 2013 | Snaith Walking Festival | Snaith, Snaith
The ancient market town of Snaith has history, heritage, waterways and natural beauty all around, which can be discovered and enjoyed during the walking festival, starting with a celebration of Heritage Open Days.
This is the 2nd Snaith Walking Festival and there is a varied programme of over 20 walks, from a leisurely stroll to a 16 mile hike with something to suit any age and ability. The list includes a pub walk, Heritage Walks, a tour of a nature reserve, riverside walks and The Bannockburn Trail. The trail roughly follows the route taken by King Edward II in 1314 from his hunting lodge at Cowick (Snaith) to Adlingfleet, where he had an army of men and military supplies ready for boarding ships bound for Scotland.
Open: Also on Saturday September 14th is Snaith & Cowick Heritage Day- an action packed day at locations all around the town with an information point at Snaith Priory Church.Price: There is also a Pick 'n' Mix event. Self guided walking for everyone with 4 clearly marked routes 1, 2, 3 + 4 miles in length that can be picked 'n' mixed, with a certificate for every walker stating their overall achievement. |
| 06 October 2013 | Sankey Saunter | Sankey Bridges Car Park, Old Liverpool Road, across from the BMX track, Sankey Valley Park
Join us for a brisk, October walk of approximately 7.5 miles. As the days get shorter and the first signs of autumn are showing, we will be visiting sections of the Trans Pennine Trail, Hillcliffe, Appleton Reservoir and Moore Nature Reserve.
Please wear suitable clothing and footwear and bring a packed lunch.
Open: 10:30am to 3:30pm |
| 13 October 2013 | Sink Moss Circular | Ranger Centre, off Statham Avenue, Lymm Ranger Centre
A walke exploring the countryside to the south of Lymm taking in Lymm Dam, the Bongs, Rowlinson's Green and Sink Moss. Please bring a packed lunch.
Approx 8 miles.
Open: 11am to 3.30pm |
| 19 October 2013 | Zombie Run Barnsley | Worsbrough Country Mill, Worsbrough Mill and Country Park
This is an adventure run like no other! A 5k course littered with obstacles including hoardes of the living dead!
Each runner will be awarded a utility belt at the start with 3 lives attached, get to the end of the course with at least 1 in tact and you have survived the apocolypse...if not, welcome to the world of the undead!
Price: ... Save money, register as early as possible…
See website for details.
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| 24 November 2013 | Dunham Dally | Ranger Centre, off Statham Avenue, Lymm Ranger Centre
A walk exploring the footpath network of the east of Lymm taking in the Trans Pennine Trail, Bollin Valley, Dunham Massey and the Bridgewater Canal. Please bring a packed lunch. Approx 8 miles.
Open: 11am to 3.30pm |
| 08 December 2013 | Wreath Making | Waterways car park, off Cromwell Avenue, Sankey Valley Park
Have a go at making a traditional Christmas wreath as well as learning about the traditions which accompany them.
Places are limited so please book in advance on 01925 571836
Open: 1pm to 3:30pm |
| 08 December 2013 | Spud Stroll | Ranger Centre, off Statham Avenue, Lymm Ranger Centre
A short walk to the east of Lymm taking in Helsdale Wood, Spud Wood and the Bridgewater Canal.
Approx 3 miles.
Open: 1.30am to 3.30pm |
