Manchester Weekend Walkers lead public transport walks into fantastic countryside all year round.
Train-based walk
Leader: Chris
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: 12:51 train from Manchester Piccadilly (final destination Buxton).
Suggested Ticket: Off Peak Day Return to Disley £8.30- it may be cheaper to book two advance singles.
Walk Start: Disley Railway Station at 13:30
Waypoints: Red Lane, North Cheshire Way, The Cage, Lyme Hall, Gritstone Trail, East Lodge, Bollinhurst Bridge, Green Lane.
Return Services: x:12/13 & x:40/41 from 16:13 until 19:41, then x:40 until 22:40, then last train at 23:24.
Extra: No toilets at walk start. Toilets en route at Lyme Park, where you can also buy take away coffee. Due to the later start, there will be no lunch break on this walk. Optional pub visit at the end of the walk at Malt Disley. Please do not bring your dog (apart from registered assistance dogs).
As well as walking through the picturesque Lyme Park with the occasional glimpse of deer, there are great views from The Cage.
The route largely follows good paths, with little mud, but as there are moderate climbs, a good level of fitness is required.
