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Greater Manchester & High Peak Area

We are the Greater Manchester & High Peak Area 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

Area Sunday Moderate Walk. Distances are generally 7 to 9 miles.

Linear Walk              No Booking Required

Leader - Jeff Lewis (0161 766 4683)

Distance - about 7 miles 

Meeting Place and Start of Walk - @ 10.15 Didsbury Village Metrolink

Stop Car Parking - Limited availability on roads around Didsbury Village Tram Stop

Walk Route - Millgate Fields, River Mersey, Cheadle Mill, Micker Brook side, Bruntwood Park, Gillbent, Cheadle Hulme.

4 short stretches on main roads (none more than 10 mins).

Expected time in Cheadle Hulme - no later than 15.40. Train to Manchester or bus to Didsbury at about 15.50, buses to Stockport also available. 

 

Note: walkers are advised to check the TfGM site to ensure that there is no disruption to the tram service.

 

Sunday, 2 February 2025
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
3:40 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Walking boots and clothes (waterproof anorak in wet weather conditions) are essential

To bring lunch and non alcoholic drinks.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 84901 91128
Nearest postcode:
M20 6WE
what3words:
spin.plans.monks
Start time:
10:15 am

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SJ 87604 86621
Nearest postcode:
SK8 5AP
what3words:
lakes.vote.ruins
Estimated finish time:
3:40 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