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East Cheshire Group

We are the East Cheshire Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Route: From Clough Bank Car Park: Middlewood Way, Tinkers Clough, Canal towpath to Higher Hurdsfield (Jenny's farm), paths to Swanscoe Farm, Kerridge Road, Footpath to top of Kerridge Ridge, return along lower path on east side of ridge, around base of White Nancy, Oak Lane, Dawson's farm, Bobbin Cottage, canal towpath to steps by Adelphi Mill, Grimshaw Lane, Clough Bank
One steep climb and descent, 2 stiles, some fairly rough paths (field paths may be muddy if weather has been wet) - bring poles if you use them, and wear appropriate footwear
Bring drink and snacks for a coffee break

Saturday, 10 May 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.1km / 5.7mi
Ascent:
186.2m / 611ft
Type:
circular

PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE ON THE DAY FOR ANY CHANGES TO THE WALK. NB Finish times are intended as a guide only. You do not need to book a place on this walk. Ramblers Association recommends that all walkers carry ICE (in case of emergency) information

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 92921 77276
Nearest postcode:
SK10 5JB
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Start time:
10:00 am

Start 10am, Middlewood Way CP (Free Parking), Clough Bank, Bollington SJ92877730 SK10 5JA 53.2926N 2.10842W If car park is full, on-street parking available at side of road on Clough Bank and neighbouring streets Accessible by No. 10 bus from Macclesfield (leaves bus station 9:10 am, return service every 30 minutes until about 6pm ) - get off on Wellington Road just beyond Bollington Tesco (on junction with Grimshaw Lane)

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking