Manchester Weekend Walkers lead public transport walks into fantastic countryside all year round.
Imelda C.
Train based walk
Leader: Imelda and Ian
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 Disley station.
Transport to Walk Start: 09:51 train from Manchester Piccadilly (final destination Buxton).
Suggested Ticket: Disley Off Peak Return £8.30
Walk Start: Disley Railway Station at 10:30
Waypoints: Cockhead, Bollinhurst Reservoir, Longside Cottage, Black Rocks, Cornfield farm, Sweet Hill, Bowstonegate, Disused Quarry, Dissop Head, Green Lane.
Return Services: x:14/15 & x:42/43
Extra: Please use the toilet on the train. No toilet at walk start No toilets en route. Optional drinks at the end of the walk Please do not bring your dog (apart from assistance dogs).:
There has been a walk in Disley recently, hence the title. However, this route is completely different other than the walk to and from the station.
This walk has 3 ascents and descents over 9 miles so undulates throughout. There are a variety of footpaths - gravel, grass, muddy tracks and including some road walking. We take in Bollinghurst Reservoir, and a climb to Black Rocks (including the edge) with fabulous views on a good day. Descending, we head towards Cornfield farm where we cross a small stream using a footbridge. We climb the nicely named Sweet Hill to arrive at the Bowstones. From there we complete a loop to bring us round to Cock Knoll and onto the Gritstone trail to return to Disley.
There are a number of stiles along the route which were in reasonable repair. If it has rained, there will be muddy or boggy sections so boots are advised.
