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Greater Manchester & High Peak Area

We are the Greater Manchester & High Peak Area 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

Overview

Latest -  Due to the wet weather conditions, parts of the walk along the Mersey River are very muddy.  You are advised to wear strong waterproof walking boots on the walk.  

Area Sunday Short Walk - distance between 4 - 6 miles

Linear  walk          No booking required

Leader – Pauline Brooke (07394687183)

Distance – 5.5 miles  

Meeting place & walk start time – East Didsbury Metrolink Stop  @ 11.00

Note - it is advisable to check the website https://tfgm.com to check that trams are running on the day

Tram ticket - Return to East Didsbury

Car Park - Available at East Didsbury Metrolink Stop 

Walk route – Once we leave East Didsbury Metrolink stop, we make our way towards the Mersey River, passing through a tiny housing estate and woods.  We walk along the river bank with a possible short stop at Fletcher Moss Gardens (toilets), then we rejoin the river past the Northenden play area and to Burton Road Metrolink  Stop.

Expected time back at Burton Road  Metrolink - no later than 3.00pm.  For car users it is a short journey by tram to East Didsbury Metrolink stop

Sunday, 7 January 2024
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Walking boots or shoes and clothing (waterproof jacket in wet weather conditions) essential.

Please bring a light lunch and non-alcoholic drinks.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 85640 90691
Nearest postcode:
M19 1RJ
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Start time:
11:00 am

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SJ 84097 92453
Nearest postcode:
M20 1JQ
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Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm

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