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Manchester Coach Rambles Group

We are the Manchester Coach Rambles Group. 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

Coach leaves Chorlton Street at 8.50 am, picking up in Sedgeley Park at approx 9.10 and Prestwich at approx 9.15

Four walks (no walk A)

Walk 1 (B walk). Strenuous. 10 miles with mountain. Leader Mary C.

Linear from Elterwater: Long steep climb via Walthwaite Bottom, Dow Crag, Spedding Crag, Brigstone Moss, under Lang How, Castle How, Blea Rigg to Sergeant Mann (2404 ft); steep descent to Stickle Tarn, descent to Sticklebarn and car park. 2749 ft ascent.

 

Walk 2 (C walk). Moderate. 8.5 miles. Leader Ian
Linear from Skelwith Bridge via Elterwater, Oak How, Stool End, Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, Sticklebarn. 975 ft ascent.

 

Walk 3 (D walk). Easy. 6 miles. Leader Dave G

Circular: New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, Kirk Howe, Cumbria Way, Stake gill, Mickleton Bec, Stool End, Middle Fell Farm, Sticklebarn car park

 

Walk 4. Very easy. 3 miles. Leader Geoff

Coach will go back to Ambleside for a short walk/boat trip, then come back to Sticklebarn car park, before 6pm to pick the other parties up.

 

Coach will leave Dungeon Ghyll at 6 p.m.

Sunday, 28 July 2024
Start time:
8:50 am
Estimated finish time:
8:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
N/A
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

The ground may be muddy so please wear suitable footwear. Please bring a change of shoes, boot covers or something to clean your boots before getting back on the coach.

Tickets (£15) must be purchased in advance from Joycee Crosthwaite

joycee37@outlook.com
07948 821324
0161 285 7758

No calls after 9pm please

Please note that the ticket price cannot usually be refunded if you do not get the coach. 

Features

  • Coach trip

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 84340 97962
Nearest postcode:
M1 3JF
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Start time:
8:50 am

Coach will be parked on Chorlton Street, opposite the coach station, on the pavement side of the Britannia Hotel.

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