Boxing Day Hike to Tegg's Nose & Shutlingsloe
20 people attending
0 places left
2 people waitlisted
Join Outdoor Lads for a winter ramble through the central Peak District; taking in beautiful panoramas, atmospheric forests and old remote churches, followed by a trip to the local country pub.
Points of interest on the route:
Tegg's Nose Country Park: Formerly a sandstone quarry, the park now offers a large network of trails on the border of the Peak District. We'll hike up to the parks highest point, giving us great views over Cheshire & Greater Manchester.
Macclesfield Forest: A historic royal hunting forest that was owned by the Earl of Chester; Macclesfield Forest is now a mix of planted coniferous and native deciduous woodlands, and home to many bird and animal species. We'll pass through different parts of the forest, including a visit to St Stephen's Church , the "Forest Chapel", which has been on the edge of the forest since 1673.
Shutlingsloe: At 506m, the perhaps hyperbolically nicknamed '"Cheshire Matterhorn", is a distinctively shaped hill south east of Macclesfield Forest and the highest point of our walk. The ascent isn't too long but is very steep, so we'll take our time with this section. Once on top, we'll be greeted with spectacular views of the rest of the Peak District National Park, much of Cheshireand Greater Manchester, and even as far as The Clwydian Range in North Wales.
Other Infomation:
Dog Suitability:
Dogs are always welcome on my walks, though their behaviour and safety is their owner's responsibility. This includes cleaning up after them, controlling their behaviour around other animals or people, and assisting them over any stiles or streams we may cross.
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What to bring
Water: bring plenty of water (~2 Litres)
Medicines: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor ailments etc.
Day rucksack: typically 20-30 litres, they are comfortable to wear and allow you to use your arms freely
Footware: ideally designed for hiking, sturdy trail runners are OK too.
Socks: proper walking socks will keep your feet dry and help prevent blisters
Layered clothing: lets you quickly adapt to changes in the weather and body temperature. Go for a base layer (vest or t-shirt) and a mid layer (a micro fleece or shirt) and in cooler weather add an outer layer (a windproof jacket or thick fleece)
Trousers: ideally no jeans as they become heavy and cold in the rain, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry and on warm days shorts are OK
Waterproofs: essential when hiking in all but the calmest of weather, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry
Gloves: Windproof, or better still, waterproof gloves are the best choice, bring a spare pair if expecting rain
Hat or cap: stay warm in winter and shaded in summer
Sunglasses: for any sunny day, even in winter
Sun cream: can be useful even on cloudy and winter days
Snacks: bring biscuits, energy bars, gels, bananas, chocolate or dried fruit for example and put them somewhere easy to get hold of
Lunch: bring a packed lunch
Food & drink
Please bring lunch, snacks and plenty of water. As the weather may be cold, you may want to bring a flask with a hot drink or soup too. There will be the opportunity for a pub stop towards the end of the walk too.