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Stockport Group

We are the Stockport 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

The walk leader is Howard Brierley.  If you have any questions about the walk please call Howard on Tel. 07803 163117‬

Start time 10.30am.  Later start time to coincide with the arrival of the train from Piccadilly station, for those wishing to use public transport.

Meet on Chinley station carpark. Park there at your discretion or roadside parking nearby.

A moderate walk, 10.7 miles with 1600 feet of ascent. Estimated finish time 4pm.

Route:  Chinley, Buxworth Basin, Peak Forest canal, Shedyard Clough, TV mast, Peep-O-Day farm, Mount Famine, Chinley.

Saturday, 22 February 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.2km / 10.7mi
Ascent:
487.7m / 1600ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 03957 82629
Nearest postcode:
SK23 6AY
what3words:
trample.marsh.pods
Start time:
10:30 am

Meet on Chinley railway station carpark. Park there at your discretion or roadside parking nearby.

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