Peak & Northern Footpaths Society

Invitation to Members - Annual General Meeting

Saturday, 17 May 2025
At Stockport Guildhall, 169 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3UA

10:30 Tea and coffee are available on arrival
11:00 AGM commences
12:30 Cold buffet lunch*
13:30 Guest speaker - David Stirling: The History of the Goyt Valley
14:30 Open forum
15:30 Meeting closes

*A donation is invited to help defray the catering costs which are £13 per person

By road From Junction 1 of the M60, follow signs for the centre of Stockport until you reach the A6. Going south the Guildhall is 300 yards past the town hall opposite Stockport College. The free car park is accessed via Brentnall Street.
Rail Stockport railway station is ten minutes’ walk away.
Bus The frequent 192 service and the 199 and 392 services call at the bus stop positioned directly outside the building.

The PNFS 5 year strategy has been published and can be read or downloaded by clicking the image above. The trustees will be setting up a number of working groups early in the New Year to begin its implementation.

Latest News

Monitor

Footpath in dark woods leading out into sunshine

Our team of over 150 Footpath Inspectors, all volunteers, regularly walk footpaths, checking for problems such as broken stiles. They report any issues to the responsible local authority, and follow up each case to ensure the problems are resolved. Path Checkers also report footpath problems to us, which we investigate.

Protect

Peak and Northern area: Lancs, West Yorks, South Yorks, Gtr Manchester, Merseyside, Cheshire, Staffs and Derby

We often provide funding to assist in the repair of damaged footpaths and bridges. We investigate planning proposals, and our Courts & Inquiries team take action to ensure that the interests of walkers are properly taken into account.

Improve

The PNFS Signpost Team erect signposts to aid walkers and help them enjoy the outdoors. There are hundreds across the length and breath of our region, and more are being added all the time. The society also funds improvement projects.

Footpath Inspector Path Checker Courts & Inquiries Signpost Team