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Stockport Group

We are the Stockport 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

The walk leader is Hilary Lowe, please contact Hilary on Tel. ‭07963 167523‬, if you have any questions about the walk.  

The walk will start at Long Hill lay-by on A5004 south of Whaley Bridge, grid ref SK01885 77253.  We  drop down to Errwood Resr, along to Shooters Clough bridge before climbing up to Shining Tor, along to Windgather Rocks, meander down to Taxal where pick up the Midshires Way briefly before heading to the River Goyt to Fernilee Resr and back up to the starting point.

Saturday, 12 October 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
609.6m / 2000ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 01884 77254
Nearest postcode:
SK23 7GN
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Start time:
10:00 am

Long Hill lay-by on A5004 south of Whaley Bridge, grid ref SK01885 77253

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