DATE	START TIME	WALK DESCRIPTION	GRADE
Sunday 21st February Saturday  27th March	10.00am Meet at Crag Inn, Wildboarclough Parking in lay-by at Brookside on lane 0.75mile (1.2km) south of Wildboarclough. (SJ980681)	"Macc Forest Meander" :- A circular walk exploring the old and new Macclesfield Forest, and the mini Matterhorn of Shutlingsloe. Starting at the Crag Inn - Wildboarclough - Greenway Bridge - Hanging Gate Pub - Trentabank Reservoir Visitor Centre (Public Toilet) - Climbing up through Macclesfield Forest to Shutlingsloe (506m) - drop down back to start. Shutlingsloe offers a full 360-degree panoramic view over Cheshire, Staffs, and Derbyshire. This walk is ideal for lovers of wildlife, where, if you are lucky, you may see crossbills, woodpeckers, stoats, foxes and red deer.The heronary in the larch trees on the eastern shore of Trentabank Res. is the largest in the Peak District. POSTPONED DUE TO HEAVY SNOWFALL!  Now rescheduled to the 27th March 2010.	Moderate 7 miles.
Sunday 11th April	10.00am New Mills Station.	"Rachel's Stile" Walk :- New Mills Station - Hague Bar - Strines - Roman Lakes - Mellor - Mellor Church - Moorend - Birchenough - Cobden Edge - Mellor Cross - Rachel's Stile - Shaw Farm - Eaves Knoll - New Mills. An amble by the river along the Goyt Way all the way to the Roman Lakes via the picturesque weir and viaduct. We'll take a very short detour to appreciate, but not to cross, the pretty footbridge over the water, before making our way to the Roman Lakes (Cafe & public toilets)! On, through Mellor, to Mellor Church where there is an archeological dig and a very interesting and curious tombstone. A short walk along the road and across the fields and it's up onto Cobden Edge with stunning views over to Marple, Stockport and the Cheshire Plain and beyond! Up and up to the Cross on Soldiers Knob that was erected in 1970. Past this to Rachel's Stile, a quiet spot with a sad history.On a clear day, as many as 10 counties might be seen on this walk. We finish by dropping down to Eaves Knoll via the golf course, with a steep descent back down the road into New Mills.	Moderate 9 miles
Sunday 21st March CANCELLED	10.00am National Trust Carpark  Alderley Edge (SJ860776)	"Wizards and Relations" :- Alderly Edge - Clock House Farm - Daniel Hill - Daniel Hill Wood - Alder Wood - Hare Hill - Finlow Hill Wood - Clinton Hill - Birtles Hall - Fernhill - Monks Heath - Yarwoods Farm - Heawood Hall - Nether Alderly Mill - Alderly Edge.	Moderate 9 miles