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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

The walk is 5.5 miles, with 700 ft of ascent.  It's an easy walk with mainly level paths and no steep climbs, using paths through fields and woods, with some lane walking. The walk passes through Combs village and alongside the scenic Combs Reservoir and has some good views towards the Peak District.

Saturday, 26 October 2024
Meeting time:
9:40 am
Start time:
10:40 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:
213.4m / 700ft
Type:
linear

The toilets at Taxal Church (near the end) may be open, otherwise there are pubs and cafes in Whaley Bridge. Expected finish time around 2 pm with a moderate pace.

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 84850 97842
Nearest postcode:
M1 2BN
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Meeting time:
9:40 am

Manchester Piccadilly station at 09.40 to catch the 09.51 to Chapel-en-le-Frith.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 05494 79454
Nearest postcode:
SK23 9UJ
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Start time:
10:40 am

Chapel-en-le-Frith Railway station. The walk will start when the 9.51 train from Manchester Piccadilly has arrived.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SK 01096 81454
Nearest postcode:
SK23 7AE
what3words:
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Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm

Whaley Bridge Railway Station for the train back to Manchester.

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