Post by: tina on April 08, 2005, 10:34:22 AM
But is the rest of middlewood way going to be done or is it just up to the rugby field?
Post by: Jay on April 08, 2005, 08:00:41 PM
Post by: Mike in Marple on April 08, 2005, 10:29:09 PM
Post by: Jay on April 09, 2005, 08:43:18 PM
Post by: admin on April 09, 2005, 09:10:39 PM
The work done / going on in Brabyns Park, Memorial Park and on the tow path near Oldknow's warehouse at Lock 9 is all part of the new route to join up the Middlewood Way with Etherow Park.
Post by: Rachael on April 10, 2005, 05:45:59 PM
Post by: Peter on April 10, 2005, 05:59:43 PM
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Post by: admin on April 10, 2005, 07:23:55 PM
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Post by: on April 10, 2005, 07:24:56 PM
Admin could you please let us know?
I was wondering whether it has anything to do with the metro link?
Post by: on April 10, 2005, 07:27:42 PM
Thanks for your quickness!
Post by: Tricky on April 13, 2005, 01:52:45 PM
DoE Reference: APP/C4235/A/05/1175108 Appeal Status Code: REG Ward:
Authority Reference: DC017325 Parish: Marple Library,
Memorial Park, Marple
Application Decision: Refusal
Location: Park & Paterson (Manchester) Ltd, Cross Lane, Marple, Stockport, Cheshire, SK6 7QA
Proposal: Demolition of foundry buildings construction of eighty six, two/three storey mews houses and apartments and associated site works
Post by: tina on April 13, 2005, 02:43:37 PM
Post by: on April 13, 2005, 03:00:19 PM
Just look at how many they squeezed onto the Bowling Green site.
Post by: Jay on April 14, 2005, 10:34:47 PM
Post by: CTCREP on April 27, 2005, 10:09:45 PM
Fortunately the Middlewood Way is not a Bridleway, so can cater for others besides horses. Hopefully we will eventually persuade Stockport to at least bring it up to the Macclesfield standard, but it does need more people to put pressure onto Stockport showing that they need to cater for people other than those who enjoy returning home covered in mud and worse.
Post by: Adrian Taylor on April 28, 2005, 10:37:57 PM
Please note that Middlewood Way is not a Public Right of Way and should be made one.
I do hope that when there are attempts to make Middlewood Way a public right of way readers will assist.
Just a little comment about some cyclists, who generally all have my total support as users of Middlewood Way, please use some kind of "audible" device (used to be a bell etc.) when cycling up behind walkers, don't just sweep by in the hope the pedestrian gets out of the way in the event the pedestrian didn't see you coming !!!
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Post by: CTCREP on October 29, 2005, 02:47:47 PM
The big problem of course is horses, and before some people get irate let’s just consider. If you have a horse surely you would like to ride it at something more than a walk – you can’t do that on the Middlewood Way. You don’t really want to run the risk of your horse bolting on the sound of a bicycle bell – and I have been asked not to ring mine as it frightens the horse. Surrounding the Middlewood Way are a number of fields where horses stand; with just a little cooperation and ingenuity it must be possible to link these fields with new Horse Only Bridleways. Horses could then be ridden at more than a walk and with the knowledge that it is extremely unlikely that you would meet anyone other than other horse riders. If these routes could be extended across the countryside then a whole new industry would be created providing Horse Riding Holidays, B&B, Refreshments, Stabling or whatever.
You may think this is Pie in the Sky, but it is not, it is called Farming Diversification. Look at http://countrywalks.defra.gov.uk/Default....te=3482
This is a footpath around a field created through Public Money. There are plenty of footpaths in Cheshire, many more interesting than this one. Why wasn’t it a Horse Only Bridleway? With more of these the Middlewood Way could be left in a clean condition for the pleasure of many more people than who use it at present.
Post by: Jay on January 08, 2006, 12:09:53 AM
I thought that when CTCREP said Macclesfield council were going to be re-surfacing it (why Stockport council aren't is a mystery) things were looking up but nothing seems to be progressing. Can anyone shed any light on what's going on? Summers on it's way (look on the bright side! ) 
and we'll still be avoiding this scenic route like the plague unless you've got a set of waders and a jet wash handy
Post by: on January 27, 2006, 06:39:31 PM
If you're intending to visit the Middlewood Way, please note that improvements are currently being undertaken on the section between the A6 and Middlewood station.
Until February, conditions underfoot will appear to get worse before they get better as a result of vehicles, involved in cutting back trees and other undergrowth, needing access to the trail. However, this section will soon be improved through upgraded drainage and surfacing, with completion of the initial tree work expected by Tuesday January 10th.
Because of the rural nature of this section of the Middlewood Way, neither tarmac nor lighting (other than that already in existence at Middlewood station) will be provided. This is in contrast to the recently upgraded section in the vicinity of Rose Hill. Additionally, on the length of the Middlewood Way between Torkington Lane and the A6, further cutting back of vegetation will be undertaken commencing January 9th. This is in conjunction with culvert maintenance work to be carried out along this section.
from: http://www.cyclegm.org.uk/news/index.asp
Post by: Jay on March 02, 2006, 11:29:48 PM
All the trenches that allow the water to drain away have been dug out again, the trees have been cut back and the fencing is beign replaced in parts. There are even diggers making new the drains that run underneath the 'middlemud way' transforming it into something that looks promising for the summer. We managed to get as far as Oakfield Farm before aquiring a puncture in the buggy and having to limp back through the swamp. Thumbs up to all the guys who are bringing this place back to the public. 
Post by: Jay on September 15, 2006, 10:34:41 AM
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| Until February, conditions underfoot will appear to get worse before they get better as a result of vehicles, involved in cutting back trees and other undergrowth, needing access to the trail. However, this section will soon be improved through upgraded drainage and surfacing, with completion of the initial tree work expected by Tuesday January 10th. |
I've had a really good search of the net about the Middlewood Way and I've found nothing to back up the quote above about surfacing. I've even managed to find a nice picture of the Middlewood Way on wikipedia and also this quote
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| Cyclists should note that the trail is rough and badly maintained in places and is probably best suited to mountain bikes and hybrids. The exception to this is the tarmac section between Bollington and Macclesfield, which is suitable for all cycles. |
I've enjoyed quite a few rides this year with the good weather along the track but it looks like we're in for another bad autumn and winter down at the Marple end.
Does anyone know if anything is going to be done or am I just flogging a dead horse?
Post by: Victor M on September 15, 2006, 01:01:04 PM
Post by: Victor M on September 30, 2006, 11:23:50 AM
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| Traffic-free routes with a good surface that can be used in all weathers. Suitable for utility cycling and commuting. |