We would love to suggest a walk for SofaChurch bods on Saturday 3rd January, which I can lead, and put together some Celtic Christian bits for an appropriate spot.Target would be Bosley Cloud (also known just as "The Cloud") near Congleton. A short walk, amazing views, accessible for most.
After that a short drive to an ancient churchyard near Rushton Spencer which is in an interesting situation in the landscape, some oddities and a very unusual grave. Perhaps there, or inside (I know where to obtain the key) say some of the Celtic prayers as SofaChurch corporately and individually reflects on the year past and to come, bearing in mind the outreach plans for 2009.
We could finish with a picnic tea, watch the sunset (weather permitting), there's a Holy Well, brilliant Neolithic Tomb - all a short way away which could be visited, a pub, or something more cafe-ish back in Congleton en route home.
Obviously lift sharing is imperative, but here's offering to piece it together. I've done this before for others (minus the Celtic bit) but otherwise is easy enough.
Also, being January 3rd, The Cloud should be less busy than on January 1st...
Thoughts, anyone?
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Sounds great. Thanks for suggesting this, Tim.
How buggy-friendly is the walk? (Or does anyone have a baby-carrier we could borrow?)
Can't wait! Sounds really good, thanks Tim for suggesting it.
Suse, as far as I can remember it isn't a terribly buggy friendly walk - a baby carrier would be better if you could borrow one - sadly we sold ours last year!
Okay, cheers for that info Helen. Perhaps I can meet up with the rest of you at the cafe bit or whatever.
Yes, it's not buggy friendly. One short sharp stretch of steps, some flat paths, and stretches of eroded millstone grit with which the path interweaves.
It's less than 15 mins steady walk to the top, and we've never been disappointed with the view whatever time of year, sunrise, sunset, day and (yes, really) night.
Hi Suse - I have a baby carrier which you are very welcome to borrow. I'll bring it with me next week and you can see if it's suitable.
(Some may think I'm sucking up to the fancy dress judge, but it's just not true ......honest!!)
I think we have a winner...
Saturday currently looks very cold but clear. Everyone would need to wrap up very well indeed!
I'll post some more details here promptly on Friday.
If you're still up for the walk on Saturday, I suggest this:
Either meeting at our place for 1:15pm, and going in shared lifts / convoy, or meeting us on the east side of The Cloud for 2pm.
Owing to the coldness of the weather I recommend not having major periods of stillness outside with a picnic! Anything additional to the main walk we can decide on returning to the cars from The Cloud. If it's bright staying out will be nice; if a cold greyness ushers in an early twilight, then deciding on a hostelry or costa at Tesco in Congleton will be our group choice.
I'll try to have some short prayers to hand / mail them around tonight for any so inclined, and we may or may not use them tomorrow. Just being prepared with the options.
Hope this is OK with everyone
Sounds great Tim - thanks for organising :) See you tomorrow
Hi,
I thought that yesterdays walk was just what everyone needed after Christmas and New Year.
I really appreciated getting out in the fresh air.
It would be great to do a walk every now and then together,it's good to be out as a group.
Hey...and it snowed!!
Here's to the next one. x
Ps: Thanks to our tour guide :-)
Was a pleasure, Choccy :o) Will plan another SC walk if folk are up for it - and I'll copy you in on other walks I do which may interest folk.
Thanks Tim,that would be good.
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