By Chris Maylor, Saddleworth Discovery Walks ONE of things I love the most about winter is the cold, clear frosty days. On days such as…
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Exploring the Castleshaw Valley by Chris Maylor
WITH the current restrictions in place, people are looking for interesting, local walking routes to help maintain their health and well-being. Over the coming months…
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Saddleworth Discovery Walks: Summer adventures in North Wales
Chris Maylor takes a trip down memory lane to look back on some summer adventures in North Wales. Find out more about his discovery walks online: saddleworthdiscoverywalks.co.uk…
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Talk from teenage fundraiser Aimee mesmerises Saddleworth Rotary Club
THE youngest ever speaker at The Rotary Club of Saddleworth captivated her audience with her account of her recent trek across the Pennine Way for…
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Discover Saddleworth outdoors as Festival returns with host of activities
DISCOVER the great Saddleworth outdoors with a host of events and activities this month. The Saddleworth Outdoor Festival, which is now in its fourth year,…
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Brenda runs to the hills to raise cash for young carers
A Saddleworth mum who acted as a carer for her two daughters as they battled serious illness has shown her support for young carers in…
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25-year fairytale for Towpath bookshop in Uppermill
IF YOU need proof that launching your own business can have a fairytale ending, then look no further than Towpath Bookshop. On May 17, the…
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Saddleworth Discovery Walks: Brenda’s big challenge
Chris Maylor, who runs a Saddleworth Discovery Walks blog and Facebook page, looks back at Brenda’s big challenge For more information about local walks, email Chris at…
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Delph teenager to take on 108-mile walking challenge for Francis House
A DETERMINED teenager from Delph is putting her best foot forward over 108 miles after setting herself a challenging charity walk. Aimee Torr, 13, will…
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Intriguing routes to tempt walkers added to Saddleworth Parish Council website
EXPLORING SADDLEWORTH’S beautiful countryside is now easier than ever thanks to exciting additions to the Parish Council’s website. In a bid to boost tourism to…
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Saddleworth Discovery Walks: Bishops Park to Strinesdale County Park
Chris Maylor, who runs a Saddleworth Discovery Walks blog and Facebook page, looks back at a walk from Bishops Park to Strinesdale County Park For more…
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Where do you read yours?: Les Deux Alpes
FROM SUNNY beaches to mountain tops, the popular Saddleworth Independent has been taken to different climes all around the world. Here, Lewis Maylor – son…
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Saddleworth Discovery Walks: Snowshoeing club
Chris Maylor, who runs a Saddleworth Discovery Walks blog and Facebook page, looks at the birth of a new club. For more information about local walks,…
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Saddleworth Discovery Walks: Walking in the French Alps
Chris Maylor, who runs a Saddleworth Discovery Walks blog and Facebook page, reflects on a walk in the French Alps. For more information about local walks,…
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Saddleworth Discovery Walks: A New Year’s Day walk
Chris Maylor, who runs a Saddleworth Discovery Walks blog and Facebook page, reflects on a good start to the year with a New Year’s Day Walk.…
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Explore Oldham countryside with a stunning new guidebook
AN OUTDOOR enthusiast is sharing a stunning selection of walks across the borough’s beautiful countryside in his latest guidebook. Chris Maylor’s ‘Oldham Discovery Walks’ contains…
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Saddleworth Discovery Walks: nocturnal adventures above and below ground
Chris Maylor, who runs a Saddleworth Discovery Walks blog and Facebook page, recalls some nocturnal adventures above and below ground. For more information about local walks,…
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Saddleworth Discovery Walks: A short stroll in Castleshaw Valley
Chris Maylor, who runs a Saddleworth Discovery Walks blog and Facebook page, looks back at a walk across the Chew Valley Edges. For more information…
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Saddleworth Discovery Walks: Walking the Chew Valley Edges
Chris Maylor, who runs a Saddleworth Discovery Walks blog and Facebook page, looks back at a walk across the Chew Valley Edges For more information…
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Outdoor enthusiasts take to the hills for first ever Saddleworth Outdoor Festival
FROM ROCK climbing to fell racing, the first ever Saddleworth Outdoor Festival saw locals of all ages take part in a host of activities to…
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Saddleworth Discovery Walks: Nocturnal Wanderings
Chris Maylor, who runs a Saddleworth Discovery Walks blog and Facebook page, looks at why not to explore the area by night… For more information…
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Saddleworth Discovery Walks: Walking in the footsteps of history
Chris Maylor, who runs a Saddleworth Discovery Walks blog and Facebook page, led a walk in the footsteps of Roman Legions and Intrepid Outlaws For…
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First ever Saddleworth Outdoor Festival to help locals enjoy activities in countryside
A WEEKEND celebration of activities has been organised to help locals enjoy the great outdoors. The first ever Saddleworth Outdoor Festival from October Friday 2…
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Saddleworth Discovery Walks: Roman Legions and Intrepid Outlaws
Chris Maylor, who runs a Saddleworth Discovery Walks blog and Facebook page, led a walk in the footsteps of Roman Legions and Intrepid Outlaws For…
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Saddleworth Discovery Walks: In search of a summer solstice sun
Chris Maylor, who runs a Saddleworth Discovery Walks blog and Facebook page, led a walk in search of a summer solstice sun. For more information…
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Saddleworth Discovery Walks: From moors to mountains
Chris Maylor, who runs a Saddleworth Discovery Walks blog and Facebook page, led a way across a section of the Pennine Way in a Day.…
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Saddleworth Discovery Walks: Walk the Pennine Way in a Day
Chris Maylor, who runs a Saddleworth Discovery Walks blog and Facebook page, led a way across a section of the Pennine Way in a Day.…
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Saddleworth Discovery Walks: Racing across the moors
Chris Maylor, who runs a Saddleworth Discovery Walks blog and Facebook page, braved the elements to take on the New Chew Fell Race. For more…
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