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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.

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Overview

Area Sunday Strenuous Walk.

Distances are over 10 miles.

Circular walk. No booking required. Please note, the departure time & station has changed from the information printed in the Ramblers booklet. Now leaving from Manchester Victoria at 10.01 although trains back from Greenfield to Manchester will go to Piccadilly. As this may change again, please check back near the day of the walk.

Leader - Mary Carr (07940 205855)

Distance - to be advised

Meeting time: 

09:50 as above.

Start time: 

when the train arrives at Greenfield station, due 10.19.

Estimated finish time: 

17.30 (to be confirmed)

Difficulty: 

Strenuous

Distance: 

to be advised

Ascent: 

N/A

Type: 

circular

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 - Greenfield is within the Greater Manchester boundary so the best ticket will depend on concessions &/ other journeys made on the day.

Car parking is possible on the streets below the station (particularly Shaw Hall Bank Rd above the Saddleworth Rangers ground).

Walk route - to be advised

 

Sunday, 18 August 2024
Meeting time:
9:50 am
Start time:
10:01 am
Estimated finish time:
5:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

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 83943 99025
Nearest postcode:
M3 1AR
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lease.became.arrow
Meeting time:
9:50 am

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 99156 04683
Nearest postcode:
OL3 7JZ
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workflow.calm.repaying
Start time:
10:01 am

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