Manchester Weekend Walkers lead public transport walks into fantastic countryside all year round.
A walk of varied terrain and landscapes ranging from riverside paths, a disused railway and open moorland. There is some significant ascent so a good level of fitness and sturdy boots are required.
Train-based walk
Leader: Becky, meeting at Walk Start
Ascent: 400 metres
Transport to walk start: 09:31 train (final destination Sheffield) from Manchester Piccadilly station to New Mills Central.
Meet point: Outside New Mills Central station (on Station Road)
Suggested ticket: Off peak day return to New Mills Central £9.00
Walk start: New Mills Central station at 10:10
Waypoints: Millennium Walkway, Sett Valley Trail, Birch Vale, Lantern Pike, Rowarth, Thornsett.
Return services: x:02 until 21:02, then last train at 23:05.
Extra: No toilets at walk start or on the route. Optional post-walk drinks in New Mills.
