Milnrow & Newhey June 2019

Continue in the direction of Crompton, passing the
Trig Point 92788 over on the right, at an altitude of
253 metres. Here we cross a meadow of special
biological importance, the neutral grassland
supports abundant types of flora, wild flowers and
grasses and is a habitat for rare species of moths
and butterflies.
The path beings you to a man-made pond; the
local farmer has obviously harnessed the many
natural springs in this area to create a watering
station for grazing livestock. From the pond
continue down a rough track, to a stile, leaving
the Green Belt Area and emerging onto Moss
Gate Road.
Follow the waymarker signs into the park’s dense
wooded area. The path is at a high level so take
great care as you follow its route which zig zags
down the steep hillside emerging onto the park’s
main path at Jubilee. Exiting the park gate brings
you onto A663 Milnrow Road. Take care
crossing at this junction; there is busy traffic and
the sight line is poor due to the bends on Jubilee
bridge. Proceed back along Milnrow Road and
Shaw Road to Newhey, Milnrow Memorial Park and
Milnrow Library. This walk distance is 4.5 miles.
Turn left and proceed to Whitfield Hall. On the
right observe the ancient architectural windows
of the stone barn. As the road bends prior to
Whitfield Dairy Farm it is necessary to take
the path right, to circumnavigate the farm and
adjoining field; follow the enclosed field left, round
through steel container storage area and left again
emerging onto Smallbrook Road at the top of
Dunwood Park.
OUR GROUP
If you feel you want to get out more often
for a walk in the local countryside, then
come along to our weekly Walk and
Talk Group. Our walks are designed for
people of all abilities and ages, who wish
to gain the health benefits, both physical
and mental, from walking in a safe and
social group. Based at Milnrow Library
we meet every Monday (except Bank
Holidays) from 9.30am leaving out at
10am. It is free and friendly and led by
Volunteer Walk Leaders.
Geoff Ogden
Milnrow Library Walk and Talk Group
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