Manchester Weekend Walkers lead public transport walks into fantastic countryside all year round.
PLEASE NOTE TRAIN IS NOW 11:03 START TIME IS NOW 11:50
A gentle 4-hour walk starting at Hadfield station and finishing at Glossop station, passing within sight of several reservoirs. There are some gentle ascents to each of the dams on the route and a gradual climb to Woodhead Road, after which it is mainly downhill into Glossop. You will see stunning examples of pioneering Victorian engineering as well as peaceful trails. Likely to be muddy underfoot in places and it may rain so bring suitable shoes or boots and clothing for the weather. We will stop for a break at a suitable point about half way round, so bring a packed lunch and something to drink.
Meet Point: Meet the group near the platform at Piccadilly railway station in time to catch the 11:03 train to Hadfield Alternatively, join us on the train (e.g. at Glossop at 11.33) or meet us at Hadfield just outside the station building. Please note, if you travel by road to Hadfield you will need to return there after the walk ends in Glossop, so check the train times.
Suggested ticket: £7.50 off peak return to Hadfield
Walk start: Hadfield railway station at 11:50
Walk Finish: Glossop railway station at approx. 15:45
Waypoints: Goyt Valley Way, Bottoms Reservoir, Valehouse reservoir, Longdendale Trail, Little Padfield Farm, Swineshaw Reservoir, Old Glossop
Return services from Glossop: xx22 & xx:52 until 22: 53
Extras: MAP: OL1. No dogs please except for registered assistance dogs. No toilets en-route. We will visit a pub near the end of the walk for coffee or other drinks and you will be very welcome to join us.
Just outside Hadfield Railway station
Glossop railway station
