Very enjoyable read Redyeye,
clear photos and an excellent description of your walk/hike .
Following on from where you left off in Hale where you lived.
a nice walk down memory lane .
The parts you mention around Dunham Massey
And Little Bollington I have done lots of circular walks .
And know the Swan pub the Vine ,and Rope and Anchor all lovely watering holes
It's a lovely area which is nice for us locals who know It .
Also the Bridgewater canal and the Ship canal and Transpennine trail Where you can mix and match walks .
After crossing the TPT at Heatley that's as far as I have walked the BVW.
Where you Continued to Warburton and the Ship canal to the finish .
The weather was certainly in your favour .
Thanks again for sharing .
Zizag