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Overview

Area Sunday Strenuous Walk.

Distances are over 10 miles.

Please note, this walk may have to be changed if the current emergency timetable being operated by Northern Rail is still in place. Please check this site nearer the date of the walk.

Linear walk. No booking required.

Leader - Sean Dunne (07855 086460)

Distance - to be advised

Sunday, 20 April 2025

Meeting time: 

09:20 

Start time: 

10:17 

Estimated finish time: 

5:00 pm

Difficulty: 

Strenuous

Distance: 

17.7km / 11.0mi

Ascent: 

N/A

Type: 

linear

The walk will start at Edale station after the arrival of the 09.31 from Manchester Piccadilly due at 10.17.

Note: walkers are advised to check one of the rail websites such as nationalrail or trainline close to the departure time in case of late changes to the running of the train.

Train ticket - stations are on different lines so 2 singles will be needed. If you have a GM concessionary pass the Edale ticket can be from Strines, the Whaley Bridge ticket to Middlewood.

Car use not advised as the stations are on different lines.

Walk route - to be advised

Expected time into Whaley Bridge - no later than 5.00pm

Sunday, 20 April 2025
Meeting time:
9:20 am
Start time:
9:20 am
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Walking boots and clothing (including waterproofs if wet weather is possible) are essential. Lunch and non-alcoholic drinks should be brought.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SJ 84850 97842
Nearest postcode:
M1 2BN
what3words:
thus.rips.skip
Meeting time:
9:20 am

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 12299 85299
Nearest postcode:
S33 7ZP
what3words:
consoles.eats.zone
Start time:
9:20 am

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SK 01096 81454
Nearest postcode:
SK23 7AE
what3words:
shorthand.hints.waltzes
Estimated finish time:
5:00 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