Manchester Weekend Walkers lead public transport walks into fantastic countryside all year round.
Train-based walk
Leader: Imelda
Transport to Walk Start: 09:57 train from Manchester Piccadilly (final destination Huddersfield).
Meet Point: Meet at Manchester Piccadilly train station, near the ticket barriers or on the platform. Alternatively, meet on the train or at the walk start at Greenfield station.
Suggested Ticket: Off Peak Day Return to Greenfield £7.90.
Walk Start: Greenfield Railway Station at 10:25
Waypoints: Lower Arthurs, Fur Lane, Pobgreen, Slades Rocks, Alderman’s Hill, War memorial Obelisk, Long Lane, Bank Lane, Across A669, Past St Mary’s Church and returning to Greenfield via footpaths and along the river.
Return Services: x:12/14/15 until 20:14, then x:42/45/46/48 until 23:46.
Extra: No toilets at walk start or en route. After the walk, those wishing to stay on for refreshments can join us at a pub in Greenfield
This walk is a change from the previous Greenfield walk advertised.
A moderate approx 8 mile walk with a fair amount of climbing, rewarded with lovely views over Dovestones reservoir, the Chew Valley and the surrounding hills and moors. We will be climbing around 500 metres overall up to the war memorial obelisk and nearby hills (Alderman's Hill is 440 metres) and our descent is approximately the same. We will be trying to avoid the busiest paths around Dovestones reservoir and will not be passing near the car park or toilets.
The majority of paths are well defined and composed of mud or sand covered with stones. There will be a small amount of road walking involved. The route may be changed slightly if there is heavy rain.
Not suitable for dogs, other than registered assistance dogs.
