Manchester Weekend Walkers lead public transport walks into fantastic countryside all year round.
Train-based walk
Leader: Annie
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 Congleton station.
Transport to Walk Start: 09:46 train from Manchester Piccadilly (final destination Stoke-on-Trent).
Suggested Ticket: Off Peak Day Return to Congleton £12.60 - it may be cheaper to book two advance singles.
Walk Start: Congleton Railway Station at 10:30.
Waypoints: Macclesfield Canal, Dane-in-Shaw Pasture and Brook, The Cloud, Timbersbrook, Biddulph Valley Way, Edge Hill Farm, Canal Road.
Return Services: x:09 until 21:09, 22:32.
Extra: No toilets at walk start or en route. Optional pub visit at the end of the walk (Queens Head). Please do not bring your dog (apart from registered assistance dogs).
This is a mild undulating walk. We start on the Macclesfield Canal, gradually go up to the summit of The Cloud, where we may have an early and longer lunch break, depending on weather conditions.
On the top, the panoramic view over East Cheshire's lush plains, valleys and hills is stunning.
Our return route is mostly on grassy footpaths through scenic fields and taking in some interesting places.
On a wet day certain areas may be extremely muddy and the last section up to the top is rocky, so the right walking gear is needed.
