PLEASE READ ALL THE DETAIL IN THIS POSTING, PARTICULARLY ABOUT LUNCH.
(This walk was previously posted for Friday 10th July and was cancelled due to hot weather.)
Walk name and date: Wincle circular, Friday 31st July 2026
Walk Leader: Peter Shields
Description:  Continuing my theme of "short" Medium Walks, this is a  varied "moderate" walk taking in the River Dane, the site of former paper mills, Wincle Grange, and views of the Roaches and Shutlingsloe.
Estimated walk time: 2h 45m at medium pace.
Distance: 5 miles. 
Terrain: Country lanes, farms and fields, riverside path. There is a good deal of road walking, and some inclines. Can be muddy after rain.
Stiles: Several
Meeting Point: The Ship Inn, Barlow Hill, Wincle SK11 0QE. Park on Barlow Hill opposite or below the pub. The pub is 16 miles, 31 minutes from Holmes Chapel.
Meet at 09:45 latest. The walk will start from the pub 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 let me know by Wednesday 29th July latest, 
A pre-order is not required. The pub is (hopefully) sending me up-dated menus which I will pass on to you.
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.