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Manchester and Salford Ramblers Group

We are the Manchester and Salford 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
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Overview

Route: Castleton to Crimble Mill and Queen's Park. Hooley Bridge then the high path along the South edge of the Cheeseden valley (steep drop to the right sometimes) along  Scotland Lane and by Walmersley golf course - Top o' th' Hill to Limefield  and onto Burrs Country Park and Bury.

Tuesday, 15 October 2024
Meeting time:
9:50 am
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

There is a bailout point after about 6.5 miles at Limefield, where there's a pub and buses to Bury.

Climbs to a fair height, with good views at some points, but most of the uphill is steady, with a couple of short steep sections.

No toilets or refreshments till towards the end, either the pub in Limefield.

The main object of our walks is fresh air, exercise and the sheer enjoyment of walking with good company. For more on what to expect please follow the web link below.

https://manchesterandsalfordramblers.org.uk/walks/what-to-expect.html

 

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SJ 83943 99025
Nearest postcode:
M3 1AR
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Meeting time:
9:50 am

Manchester Victoria to catch the 10.09 to Castleton to arrive 10.26.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 88295 10606
Nearest postcode:
OL11 3EE
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Start time:
10:30 am

Castleton Railway Station, when the 10.09 from Manchester arrives.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SD 80250 10810
Nearest postcode:
BL9 0EZ
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Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm

Bury Interchange.

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