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Title: Mellor March
Post by: Miss C on April 26, 2013, 07:31:17 PM

Hello, we're relatively new to the area and have heard about the Mellor March. It's sounds like a great day out (weather permitting!) for a great cause. However, we have a preschooler who refuses to use a pushchair. Does anyone know if there is a shorter route that young families can follow? I'm not sure that a third of our family would manage the 10 miles round! Thanks?

Title: Re: Mellor March
Post by: gazwhite on April 26, 2013, 10:07:14 PM

I hear through school that there is a shorter family route - will find details.

Title: Re: Mellor March
Post by: gazwhite on April 26, 2013, 10:10:46 PM

Or you can call them on 0161 427 1655bor email mellor.march@hi-peak.net

http://www.mellor-march.org.uk/index.html

Title: Re: Mellor March
Post by: Miss C on April 27, 2013, 07:46:20 AM

Thanks, Gaz  :)

Title: Re: Mellor March
Post by: Dave on April 27, 2013, 09:58:35 AM

If you look at the map on the Mellor March website (see link in Gaz's post), you'll see that there are loads of opportunities on the circular route to duck out and head directly back down to Mellor.  As the website itself puts it 'people can head for base at any point.'  Possible places to do this include the Moorfield, Five Lane Ends, and Castle Edge Farm. 

Title: Re: Mellor March
Post by: Miss C on April 27, 2013, 10:53:58 AM

Thanks Dave. Does everyone start at 9.30 am  or at any point throughout the day?

Title: Re: Mellor March
Post by: Dave on April 27, 2013, 12:49:05 PM

Most people tend to start between 9.30 and 10.30-ish.

Title: Re: Mellor March
Post by: Howard on April 27, 2013, 04:09:36 PM

It's a really good day out and an excellent walk with good watering holes at regular intervals. I've done it regularly (although unfortunately not this year). Jump right it!

Title: Re: Mellor March
Post by: Dave on May 05, 2013, 10:34:44 AM

Quote from: Dave on April 27, 2013, 12:49:05 PM

Most people tend to start between 9.30 and 10.30-ish.

...but at about 9.30 this morning the dog and I met someone who had run it already this morning.  (respect!)  8)

Title: Re: Mellor March
Post by: Miss C on May 05, 2013, 08:41:56 PM

Wow, that's very impressive Dave! We had a great time today- what a brilliant event. Also gave us chance to explore parts of the area we didn't know existed. What a beautiful place, we are very fortunate to live so close to such beautiful scenery. :D

Title: Re: Mellor March
Post by: Dave on May 06, 2013, 07:56:28 AM

Quote from: Miss C on May 05, 2013, 08:41:56 PM

What a beautiful place, we are very fortunate to live so close to such beautiful scenery. :D

Shhhh!  Don't tell everyone, Miss C - it's our little secret!   ;)