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North and Mid Cheshire Area

North and Mid Cheshire Ramblers organises walks using car, coach and public transport. We walk locally and also in North Wales, Peak District and Lakes

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  • 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

This is the first in a series of walks designed to complete The Gritstone Trail. This first one will cover about 7 miles of the trail before circling back to the start point. It involves a lot of ridge walking, Pot Shrigley, some inevitable (mostly quiet) road walking and Lyme Park. Good views if the weather is kind. Assistance Dogs only. 2000 ft asc. Tel 07929443583. Full Day. Bring lunch. Booking is essential and opens from 22/04/2025. Book using https://nmc-ramblers.org.uk/ or click link above.
Tuesday, 6 May 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
20.9km / 13.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 97280 84598
Nearest postcode:
SK12 2AE
what3words:
hours.conjured.marginal
Start time:
10:00 am

Rly Stn. forecourt

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