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Walk name and date: Wybunbury circular, Friday 8th May 2026
Walk Leader: Pete Shields
Description: Starting next to the famous Wybunbury Tower, "the leaning tower of South Cheshire", this is a varied walk of 5 miles largely in open countryside and passing near Dagfields Craft Centre. The area has an interesting history dating back to Saxon times. The start point overlooks Wybunbury Moss National Nature Reserve, a SSSI with rare plants.
Estimated walk time: 2h 45m at medium pace.
Distance: 5.0 miles. 
Terrain: Country lanes and public footpaths in fields. Some road walking at the end, and some inclines.
Stiles: None
Meeting Point: Park in the lower car park of The Swan Inn, 2 Main Road, Wybunbury CW5 7NA. The pub is 18 miles, 27 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 6th May latest, in case we need to pre-order.
Please find below a link to the food menu:
Swan Inn | Pub in Wybunbury | Swan Inn Wynbunbury
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.