Hi there, we are moving from Kent to Whaley Bridge as I have fallen in love with it, it's so beautiful.  Work brings us to the north.  What can you tell me about your lovely town.  We need o know where the good pubs are, the restaurants, the walks etc or maybe you can guide me to another web site?  Thanks

Hi Miss Sunshine,

There are half a dozen or so pubs in Whaley Bridge itself - best thing is to try them out and find the ones you like best.

All far as good walks are concerned, the list is huge, however working on the basis that you want a good afternoon walk including a pub lunch somewhere I would suggest

* The Shady Oak at Fernilee  via the footpath alongside the Goyt : http://www.shadyoakfernilee.co.uk/

* The  Navigation at Buxworth via the Canal or over Bings Road: http://www.navigationinn.co.uk/

* The Old Hall at Whitehough  - Various routes: http://www.old-hall-inn.co.uk/

* The Beehive at Coombs via Long Lane: http://www.thebeehiveinn.co.uk/Index.html

* The Swan at Kettleshulme via Start Lane or Taxal Moor: http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g1967215-d1722230-Reviews-The_Swan-Kettleshulme_Cheshire_England.html

* The Hanging Gate, Cockyard  - Various Routes: http://www.hanginggate-chapel.co.uk/index.shtml

 I am sure that others may be able to contribute some more suggestions.

Edited by user 09 August 2011 13:28:01(UTC)  | Reason: Not specified

Hi missunshine,

It's a while since I left Kent.  No hopfields, cockles or cherry orchards here but then there's no M25, or people with second homes in Whitstable.  You can listen to the traffic hold up news about the M20, A249 and M2/A2 while driving to Chapel or Buggy and watching the moon or sunset.

Rockbanker has outlined the best pubs...but if you get home sick ..try the Vale inn at Bollington..good food, beer and  more than it's fair share of Astra Zeneca employees from daaan saaaf.

Cheers