Sunday Morning Runs (Facebook: 'Congleton Harriers and Friends Sunday Rundays' )

Regular Sunday runs! If you're not racing, are a new member, or just want some company on a Sunday morning easy paced run, then this could be for you ! These runs will start from Congleton Leisure centre or for variety within 25-45 mins drive.
Start time unless otherwise indicated 9.30 am Distance 8-10 miles (sometimes longer). The idea is to have a number of run leaders who will lead a run each week on a route of their own choice, road, off road, multi terrain (or even ad hoc on the day). This way no one is committed to turning up every week (we're all busy).
Post run there may be the opportunity for tea/coffee depending on the location.
Non club members are welcome on these runs!
If you'd like to lead a run just get in touch ...the routes can be anything you want it to be urban, country, club summer/winter routes, anything. It's about getting together on a Sunday having a natter and enjoying it.
Details for each week's run will be on the Harriers Facebook page or on the dedicated Facebook group page : "Congleton Harriers and friends Sunday Rundays" Just send me a request to join and I'll add you.
Phil Dawson
Schedule for the upcoming runs:
DATE |
TIME | LEADER | MEETING POINT | ROUTE | TERRAIN | |
2021 | ||||||
4 April | 9.30 | Phil Dawson | Meet Redesmere, Redesmere Lane, (off the A34) Siddington, SK11 9JR. Free parking. Trail shoes suggested as there are some country lanes. Scenic undulating route with coffee afterwards. Please let me know if you're coming. | 9.8 miles | Multi terrain | |
11 April | 9.30 | Phil Dawson | Sunday 11th April 9.5 mls Alderley Edge loop with a NEW finish ! Sorry it's still uphill but avoids the cobbled 'hell' of Bradford Lane ![]() ![]() |
9-10 mls | multi terrain | |
18 April | 9.30 | Phil Dawson |
Sunday 18th April Gun Hill loop 9.5 mls Steady ascent of the Gun with stops and fantastic views (I hope |
9-10mls | multi terrain | |
25 April | 9.30 | Phil Dawson |
No run |
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2nd May | 9:30 | Phil Dawson |
2 May 9:30 am 10 mls Teggs nose, Kerridge, Lamaload reservoir. Fabulous views ! Meet : Tegg's Nose Country Park, Buxton Old Rd, Macclesfield SK11 0AP, Grade : Hilly |
10 mls | off road | |
9 May | 9.30 | Phil Dawson |
Sunday 9 May 9:30 am : 10 mls Alderley Edge, Bollin Valley way. River running, great views from the Edge ! Meet : The Wizard car park, Macclesfield Rd, Nether Alderley, Macclesfield SK10 4UB, UK Grade : Undulating |
10 mls | multi terrain | |
16 May | 9.30 | Phil Dawson |
Sunday,16 May 9:30 am 10 mls Passing Clouds route. A classic which follows our race route from Tittesworth over Ramshaw rocks, The Roaches, Hen Cloud with simply stunning views ! Meet : The Lazy Trout, Meerbrook, Leek ST13 8SN Grade : Hilly |
off road | ||
23 May | 9.30 | Phil Dawson |
Sunday, 23 May 9:30 am 11-12 mls Marton, Henbury, Cocks Moss, Marton. Meet : The Old Barn, Church Farm Manchester Road, Marton, Macclesfield SK11 9HF. Grade : Undulating |
11-12 mls | multi terrain | |
30 May | 9.30 | Phil Dawson |
Sunday, 30 May 9:30 am 11 mls Teggs Nose, Shutlingsloe, Crag inn Hanging gate Meet : Tegg's Nose Country Park,Buxton Old Rd, Macclesfield SK11 0AP. Grade : Hilly |
11 mls | off road | |
6 June | 9.15 | Phil Dawson |
Sunday, 6 June am 9:15 am 10 mls AWAY RUN Sandstone Trail run Meet : Cheshire Workshops Barracks Ln, Beeston, Chester CH3 9PF, UK Grade : Undulating, hilly. |
10 mls | multi terrain | |
13 June | 9.30 | Phil Dawson | To be advised | |||
20 June | 9.30 | Helen Jefferys /Phil Dawson |
In a change to my previously advertised Sunday run, this week 20 June we are following the beautiful Fell 'n Back race route. It's 11 miles with 2,414 ft 8 inches of ascent We'll start at 9.30 am from Macclesfield Old road, Buxton, SK17 6TS and follow the route over Axe Edge, down to Three Shires Head, Panniers Pool, then up the Dane Valley, branching off to ascend up to the Cat and Fiddle before descending into the Goyt Valley then up and over Burbage Edge before descending to the finish. As always we'll be taking it easy with time to take in the views which are literally 'breathtaking' |
11 mls | off road | |
27 June | 9.30 | Phil Dawson |
This Sunday's run will be slightly tamer and will start at 9:30 am from The Wizard car park, Alderley Edge Macclesfield Rd, Nether Alderley, Macclesfield SK10 4UB. One of two routes both equally scenic and just one hill ! Distance 10 miles, mostly off road. Coffee and cake after at the Cafe. Please let me know if you're coming
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10 miles | off road | |
4th July | Phil Dawson |
4th July Holmes Chapel 10-11 miles. Mixed terrain. Meet 9.30am Holmes Chapel precinct car park, London Road, CW4 7BB (Meeting after re Keira's proposed group Ultra 2022) |
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11th July | 9.30 | Phil Dawson |
This weeks Sunday Run 11th July is a lovely off road 12 mile 1500 ft ascent jolly from Ye Old Cheshire Cheese pub, where I've agreed we can park in return for us partaking of refreshments/light bites afterwards at around 12.30. The first half is undulating, the second after Hartington has a few steep climbs (and plenty of livestock |
12 miles | Hilly off road | |
18th July | Helen Jeffery | 18th July 'Sunday special' 12.6 miles Kinder Downfall / Lantern Pike route. Hilly, off road. Meet 9.30 am Sett Valley Trail Car park, Hayfield, SK22 2JG. | ||||
25th July | Phil Dawson | 25th July Bosley Minn 10-11 miles Hilly, off road. Meet 9.30am, Harrington Arms, Bosley, Macclesfield SK11 0PH (not Gawsworth !) | ||||
1st August | Phil Dawson | 1st August Goyt Valley and Windgather 10-11 miles. Off road,hilly. Meet 9.30 am at Cat and Fiddle Pub, Buxton Rd, Macclesfield, SK11 0AR | ||||
8th August | Guy Lingford |
8th August Map reading basics 1 with Guy Lingford. Meet 9.30 am at Brereton Country park, Davenport St, Davenport, Congleton CW12 4SU. Followed by an impromptu run. Note : Guy say's map and compass are not required. |
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22nd August | Sorry no run | |||||
29th August | Guy Lingford | Map reading basics 2 Meet 9.30 am Market Square, Longnor, SK17 0NT. 10 mls 700 ascent. Off road. Maps supplied.
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5th September | Phil Dawson |
Hi all, against my better judgement (a few of will have been up most of Friday/Saturday marshaling an Ultra It's starting from Holmes Chapel shopping precinct, London Road CW4 7AP at 9.30am. Its 10.21 miles of pretty flat going covering Holmes Chapel, Goosetrey and the Bongs plus the Hidden Lake ! No doubt there'll be coffee and cake somewhere after ! Although the caffeine might be better before the run for some ! Please let me know if you're coming |
10.21 mls | Multi terrain | ||
12th Sept | Sorry,no run. I have a race | |||||
19th Sept | Sorry, no run. I have a race | |||||
26th September | Phil Dawson |
This Sunday's run will start at 9:30 am from The Wizard car park, Alderley Edge Macclesfield Rd, Nether Alderley, Macclesfield SK10 4UB. One of two routes both equally scenic and just one hill ! Distance 10 miles, mostly off road. Coffee and cake after at the Cafe. Please let me know if you're coming |
10 miles | multi terrain | ||
Saturday 2nd Oct | 2.30 pm | Phil Dawson | Redesmere, Capesthorne, and the sand quarries. Meet Redesmere, Redesmere Lane, (off the A34) Siddington, SK11 9JR. Free parking. Trail shoes suggested as there are some country lanes. Scenic undulating route. | 9-10 mls | multiterrain | |
3rd Oct | Sorry no run we are all helping at the Congleton Half Marathon | |||||
10th Oct | 9.30 am | Nigel Poole |
Early notice of this Sundays run on 10th October starting at 9.30 am from the Knott Inn, Station Ln, Rushton Spencer, Macclesfield SK11 0QU. It's about 9 miles off road and gently ascends to the Gun Hill trig...then it's downhill all the way, might be a few nettles though ! I can get away with that because he's not on Facebook ....Ooops Louise is though ! Seriously though it's a lovely route...but expect a bit of mud ! As always please let me or Nige know you're coming |
9 mls | off road | |
24th Oct | 9.30am | Phil Dawson |
Hi all, The Sunday run this week is from Blaze Farm Wildboarclough, Macclesfield SK11 0BL at 9.30am ish. I've checked we can park there the deal being we have a brew after It's hilly, scenic, probably muddy and approx 9.34 mls over Burntcliffe top, Gradbach, Dane valley way, Danebridge, and back via Hammerton Moss. Pace will as always be sociable (more so as I'm just back from holiday ! As ever, please let me know you're coming |
9.34 mls | off road | |
7th Nov | 9.30 am | Phil Dawson | 10 miles Start 9.30 am Teggs Nose Country Park, Buxton Old Rd, Macclesfield SK11 0AP. Hilly, scenic, 1720 ft ascent Coffee, cake after at the visitor centre. | 10 mls | off road | |
21st Nov | 9.30 am | Helen Jeffery | Hi all, OK this weeks Sunday run 21st November is a 9 mile loop around Lyme Park kindly being led by Helen with stunning views and the chance to take a dip in Darcy's pool
Poynton Coppice Car park (free) (off Shrigley Road) Higher Poynton Cheshire SK12 1UE Looks like there'll be a good turnout judging by the response so far but room for many more...coffee and cake somewhere after Please let me know you're coming if you haven't already |
9 mls | Off road | |
28th Nov | 9.30 am | Phil Dawson |
Sunday Runday this week will be an undulating affair rather than last weeks downright hilly ! Refreshments after at the cafe, if we can fight our way through the hordes of cyclists ! Please let me know if you're coming |
10.5 mls | off road | |
12 Dec | 9.30am | Guy Lingford |
As I'm missing again Sunday the12th Guy Lingford has kindly agreed to lead a fabulous run around the slopes and tracks of Macclesfield forest. The run will be 8 - 10 miles and about 450 metres of elevation. The route is hard but maybe less muddy than those of late. Fabulous views of the Cat & Fiddle will be seen from Forest Chapel and more fabulous views of the Cheshire Plain will be seen from Shutlingsloe. Guy intends to take in the even more fabulous views of the Mince Pies & Christmas Cake at Blaze Farm afterwards! The meeting place is Clough House Farm Car Park and as usual the start time is 09:30. Do let Guy know if you would like to join the run or post below |
8-10mls | off road | |
19th Dec | 9.30 am | Phil Dawson | Approx 9-10 mls Xmas special Fancy dress encouraged. Start from Bidlea ice cream farm,Twemlow Ln, Holmes Chapel, Cheshire, CW4 8DS. Coffee and cake after at the farm :-) | 9-10 mls | off road | |
26th Dec | 10.00am | Phil Dawson | Traditional Boxing day run up Bosley Cloud and back. Start from Congleton Tennis Club. Fancy dress optional :-) Possibly Bar will be open plus tea/coffee biscuits after if theres enough numbers. Family and friends welcome. | 8 mls | off road | |
16 Jan 2022 | 9.30 am | Phil Dawson |
And this Sunday's Runday is...10.2 mls around the fairly flatlands of Over Peover, taking in Astle Hall, Peover Hall, Radbroke Hall, Ollerton Hall, and a Water Tower..twice ! Meet : 9:30am at the layby opposite Peover Superior Primary School, Stocks lane, Over Peover, nr Knutsford, WA16 8TU. If theres no room look for safe legal parking along the nearby lanes. Mud warning ! The first mile was horrendous today, so be warned ! The rest is just knee deep If you can stay for Coffee/Tea etc. The Dog pub, Well Bank Ln, Knutsford WA16 8UP will be open for us. As ever please let me know you're coming |
10.2 mls | Mixed | |
30 Jan | 9.30 | Phil Dawson |
Heads up all Meet 9:30am Parking is pay and display, but free if you're an National Trust member. You can also park free in nearby laybys'. Coffee and cake after at the Wizard cafe. As always please let me know if you're coming |
10 mls | Off road |