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East Cheshire Group

We are the East Cheshire 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

8.5 miles moderate walk (around 1000ft of ascent) starting at Daisy Nook Country Park  (SD 921006) where toilets and café 10am. Bring packed lunch

Route
Park Bridge, Rother Valley, Hartshead Pike, old railway line and return above Daisy Nook.
The first part of this walk follows the old canals to Park Bridge and has many interesting interpretation boards concerning the industrial past of the area including the village. One steepish climb to Hartshead Pike.

To get there follow signs to Ashton and Ikea  the Oldham from Ikea.  (A627).  After about .6mile at traffic lights turn left onto Newmarket Road signed Daisy Nook. The Country park is about 1 mile down the road – turn right into car park.

Thursday, 18 July 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.6km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
304.8m / 1000ft
Type:
circular

PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE ON THE DAY FOR ANY CHANGES TO THE WALK. NB Finish times are intended as a guide only. You do not need to book a place on this walk.

Ramblers Association recommends that all walkers carry ICE (in case of emergency) information

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 92100 00601
Nearest postcode:
M35 9WJ
what3words:
punchy.spill.known
Start time:
10:00 am

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