ARS organises walks in the surrounding countryside or areas such as the Peak District; North Wales; the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales.
Walks are monthly, usually on the 2nd Saturday of the month. Those wishing to join a walk should meet on Audlem car park, normally at 9.00am although it can be earlier for more distant destinations. Watch this website for announcements about walks.
A programme of shorter walks (Short-ARS) is now a regular feature. These will be on the 4th Saturday of the month or occasionally the 5th Saturday.
14th January: Circular walk around Delamere and over Eddisbury Hill of approximately 10 miles. To be led by Tony Crowther.
11th February: A circular walk from Poynton of 10 miles around Lyme Park. To be led by Andy Davidson.
10th March: A Shropshire walk around Earl’s Hill of approximately 12 miles. Our route will take in Pontesbury, Snailbeach, Habberley (with its pub), part of The Marches Way finishing with a sharp short climb up Earl’s Hill with a descent back to our starting point. Led by Simon Probert.
14th April: A walk 9.5 mile walk around Llyn Brenig, in the Hiraethog Region of Wales just of the A5. Possibility of good wildlife watching. Led by Howard Jones.
12th May: A 10 mile walk from Llanberis over the grass covered Moel Eilio, Foel Gron and Moel Cynghorion returning via Brithdir. Two hills with a total of 3200 feet of climbing. Led by Peter Kay.
9th June: A circular walk from Edale of 9.5 miles over Kinder Downfall and Kinder Scout with a total of 1870 feet of climbing. Led by Steve Elliott.
14th July: A 10.5 mile circular walk around the Goyt Valley including Cats Tor, Shining Tor (the highest point in Cheshire) and Burbage Edge. A total of 650 metres of ascent. Led by Andy Davidson.
11th August: A walk from Capel Curig. Details to follow. Led by John Vickers.
8th September: To be arranged. Led by Chris Roche.
13th October: A classic mountain in Snowdonia – details to be confirmed later. Led by Will Williams
10th November: A 10 mile moderate walk in the Wyre Forest from the Eymoor Wood car park along the North Worcestershire Way to Drakelow returning via Wolverley Lock, Franche and the Habberley Valley. Led by Peter Kay.
15th December: A circular walk in the Gnosall and Norbury Junction area of 7/8 miles – full details to be confirmed. Followed by the ARS Christmas Dinner in the evening.
ARS walks are on the second Saturday of the month.
Short-ARS walks, normally of 5 - 7 miles in length with only easy climbs. They are from Audlem itself or within a 30-minute or so drive, are on the fourth (and occasionally fifth) Saturday of the month.
Start times will normally be 9.30am from the main Car Park in Audlem. Walkers need to wear good stout shoes or walking boots and carry wet weather gear. The walks will usually include a stop for a refreshment break but many will be back in Audlem for a lunch-time pint and/or in time for lunch.
Short-ARS walkers are expected to become members of ARS, although do come along for a “trial” walk to see if joining is likely to appeal. The annual membership is £5.
28th January: Local, heading north out of Audlem. A 5 -6 mile circuit.
25th February: From Tushingham, including a visit to a church in the middle of fields.
31st March: Local, heading to Kinsey Heath, Chapel End, Bunsley Bank and back to Audlem.
28th April: A 6-mile circuit from Betley taking in Wrinehill and Betley Mere
26th May: The Anderton Lift and Lion Salt Works just north of Northwich - a 6-mile circuit
30th June: Whixhall Moss in Shropshire.
28th July: A circuit from Bunbury including Bunbury Locks
25th August: A 7-mile circuit from Marbury, near Whitchurch, taking in meres and the canal towpath.
29th September: A 6-mile circuit from Loggerheads.
27th October: A 5-6 mile circuit from Wybunbury including Wybunbury Moss.
24th November: 5-6 miles on the Sandstone Trail and environs near Burwardsley.
29th December: A Christmas recovery local walk of 5-miles to prepare all for the New Year celebrations.
This list is provisional and any suggestions for alternatives will be considered.
The Short-ARS co-ordinators are John Tilling and Bob Cartwright. Both can be reached via Audlem Online at editor@audlem.org or audlemramblers@hotmail.co.uk
Chairman; Christine Johnson
Secretary: Andy Davidson
Treasurer: Kate Down
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