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Manchester Weekend Walkers Group

Manchester Weekend Walkers lead public transport walks into fantastic countryside all year round.

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

Train based walk

Leader: Mark F (Joining walk at Stockport)

Meet Point: Near the ticket barriers, or on the platform at Piccadilly Station. Alternatively, meet the group on the train, or at the Walk Start at Chapel-en-le-Frith station.

Transport to Walk Start: 09:20 train from Manchester Piccadilly (final destination Buxton).

Suggested Ticket: Chapel-en-le-Frith Off Peak Return £12.70

Walk Start: Chapel-en-le-Frith Railway Station at 10:15

Waypoints: TBC

Return Services from Whaley Bridge:  x:04/03 & x:33

Extra: Please use the toilet on the train. No toilets at the Walk Start. No toilets en route. Optional drinks at the end at The Shepherds Arms. Please do not bring your dog (apart from assistance dogs).:

 

Saturday, 8 March 2025
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
350m / 1148ft
Type:
linear

TBC

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 05494 79454
Nearest postcode:
SK23 9UJ
what3words:
hardback.extension.strut
Start time:
10:15 am

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SK 01096 81454
Nearest postcode:
SK23 7AE
what3words:
shorthand.hints.waltzes
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm

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