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Trafford Group

We are the Trafford 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
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Overview

A very varied walk including fields, streams, woods, plantations, reservoirs, moorland and for good measure a trig point thrown in (Snailsden at 1.567 ft). Also a lovely old tramway from the former quarries to the reservoirs below.  Risk assessment: Stony tracks and muddy sections after heavy rain, could be slippery, including one steepish slippery descent of 30 feet - hold onto wire fence!    One section with an awkward camber.

 

Thursday, 1 June 2023
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.2km / 8.8mi
Ascent:
320m / 1050ft
Type:
circular

Please contact the walk leader if you wish to bring a dog.

Please let the walk leader know of any health issues they may need to know about.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 15500 03001
Nearest postcode:
S36 4TF
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Start time:
10:30 am

Winscar Reservoir car park (free). Park facing reservoir and beware ducks.

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