Walking in Parbold

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PARBOLD & DISTRICT RAMBLERS

Sunday 5 March 2023 - Bleasdale

Walks are organised on the 1^st Sunday of each month and are within 1½ hours drive from Parbold village.  In winter months when the days are shorter we sometimes walk nearer to home.  We meet at the Car Park behind the shops in Parbold to share cars, usually at 9.a.m prompt. (A donation towards petrol costs for the car driver is appreciated)  Members are advised to have suitable footwear i.e. walking boots, and to bring waterproofs, coffee and lunch.  Walking poles can also be useful.

The walks are over a variety of terrains and areas and are usually no more than 8 miles long.  Hills and dales, canal towpaths, green lanes and wooded areas can be expected but no fell walking is usually attempted.  If there is a local hostelry or teashop at the end of the walk, then that is usually included for those who wish. 

We get together once a month in the upstairs room of the Red Lion Pub, Newburgh starting at 8.p.m. to discuss the previous walk, the next planned walk, and any other issues that crop up.  This is on the Wednesday, which falls 10 days before the 1^st Sunday of the new month.

We are a lively and friendly group and social events are planned throughout the year. There is always a Christmas meal at a local pub or restaurant, and for the last few years we have ventured out in the summer as well.  We try to plan a weekend away each year and have been to Shropshire, Durham, Wales, the Peak District & the Lakes.

The current annual subscription is £12.00. Renewable annually at the AGM in May.

Our walking programme and meeting dates for 2022/23

A full walking programme will be published soon. See Events Calendar for individual walks details

Although we plan our walking programme well in advance it may be that it has to be changed at short notice due to adverse weather conditions or unsuitable terrain. Members are informed of any changes at the meeting prior to the scheduled walk.

Meetings 2022/23 - revised 

This is on the Wednesday, which falls 10 days before the 1^st Sunday of the new month (no meeting in December). The dates are published on the 'Events' calendar. They take place in the upstairs room or the Snug of the Red Lion, Newburgh. meeting dates are on the above programme.

Full walk details and start time will be posted on this website's Events calendar 7 - 10 days before the date of the walk.

Please note 

All walks meet at Parbold shops at 9.00a.m. for Car Share, unless otherwise stated.  If you need a lift, it is advisable to contact Jimmy Kelly or the walk leader before the day, so that we can ensure availability.

This is the responsibility of the individual and lifts cannot be guaranteed if contact is not made prior to the walk day.

Difficulty ratings  

              C – Almost all flat and easy going.  Accessible to all

              B – May have some rough going or hilly parts

              A – A lot of uphill walking or rough terrain

Contact telephone 

               Chairman – Jimmy Kelly         01257 463057

               Secretary – Carole Fishwick    01257 472329

               Treasurer – Margaret Fernie     01772 816019

               Email:  parboldramblers@talktalk.net

Regular updates can also be found on www.parboldonline.info  (information/walks)

Local Walks

Some walkers use the train to Appley Bridge or Gathurst for a brisk walk back along the canal or a circuit home up on the South side of the valley.

Circular Walks around Parbold
The series has now been updated and now include wildlife notes. Hard copies of the series of local walks below can be obtained from Parbold DIY Centre and Library. Please follow the Countryside Code at all times, keeping dogs on leads where there are farm animals in the fields.  Please do not feed farm stock or horses. Suitable footwear should be worn as it can he muddy in places.

Haigh Hall/Plantations