Manchester Weekend Walkers lead public transport walks into fantastic countryside all year round.
Train-based walk
Leader: Chris
Meet Point: Near the ticket barriers, or on the platform, at Piccadilly station. Alternatively, meet the group on the train or at the station in Greenfield.
Transport to Walk Start: 12:58 train from Manchester Piccadilly (final destination Huddersfield).
Suggested Ticket: Off-Peak Day Return to Greenfield £7.90
Walk Start: Greenfield railway station at 13:30.
Waypoints: Huddersfield Narrow Canal, Brownhill Lane, Ryefields, Saddleworth Church, Cross Keys Inn,
Saddleworth Church, Ryefields, Tame Valley Way.
Return Services: between x:12 and x:15 until 20:14, 20:45, 21:42, 22:48, 23:46.
Extra: Due to the later start, there will be no lunch break on this walk. No toilets at walk start. Toilets en route after 30 minutes. Pub stop planned en route at the Cross Keys in Uppermill. Optional pub visit at the end of the walk.
This starts as an easy canal walk, followed by a moderate climb, returning on a good track.
The path uphill is rocky, can get muddy and might be slippery after wet weather.
There are fine views on the hill climb.
This walk is not suitable for novice walkers and a good level of fitness is required.
We pass under the historic Saddleworth Viaduct on this walk.
