A varied and circular walk of approximately 6.5 miles starting / finishing at The Wilbraham Arms in Alsager.  Enjoy an Autumnal walk along The Salt Line (formerly a branch line of the North Staffordshire Railway) towards Hassall Green with a diversion through Borrow Pit Meadows.  Walking back to Alsager alongside the Trent and Mersey Canal.  This is a relatively flat and well-marked walk of approximately 2.5 hours.  In wetter conditions the paths can be muddy, so appropriate footwear is advised. 

If you are unable to walk on the day, please call Joanne Loftus on 07769 931907.

MEETING
9:45 for a 10:00 start at The Wilbraham Arms, Sandbach Road, Alsager, ST7 2AX.  What3Words location is ///month.poetic.tones.  Drive time from Holmes Chapel is approximately 20 minutes (circa 8 miles).  

ESTIMATED WALK TIME
2:45 hours (to include a short break).

ESTIMATED DISTANCE
6.5 miles. 

DIFFICULTY/PACE
Moderate/medium.

TERRAIN
Varied.  Generally accessible but includes some sections with slight inclines and can be uneven in places, especially after rain.  

STILES
None.

EQUIPMENT
Walking boots and warm/waterproof clothing (appropriate for the time of year). 

REFRESHMENTS
Please bring a drink and snack for the short break.

LUNCH
13:00 at The Wilbraham Arms.  

Please email  joanne.loftus@icloud.com with your menu choice by 26 October 2026 if you ARE staying for lunch (in case the pub requires a pre-order).

See the pub’s website advertising a Wednesday ‘Pie & Pint’ lunch offer:

Please also ensure that you have updated your U3A contact details and emergency contacts with a mobile number as primary and monitor your email and text in case of weather forcing a last minute change.