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Manchester Weekend Walkers lead public transport walks into fantastic countryside all year round.

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Overview

Train based walk

Leader: Annie

Meet Point: Near the ticket barriers, or on the platform at Piccadilly Station. Alternatively, meet the group on the train, or at the Walk Start at Hadfield station.

Transport to Walk Start: 10:03 train from Manchester Piccadilly (final destination Hadfield).

Suggested Ticket: Hadfield Off Peak Return £7.90

Walk Start: Hadfield Railway Station at 10:45

Waypoints: Bankswood Park, Little Padfield, Bottoms Reservoir, Arnfield Reservoir, Swallows Wood, Arnfield Brook Valley, Tintwistle, Chapel Brow, Valehouse Reservoir, Longdendale Trail.

Return Services: x:14 & x:44 until last train at 22.44.

Extra: Please use the toilet on the train. The toilet at the Walk Start has only one cubicle and is not suitable for a large group. No toilets en route. Optional drinks at the end at The Palatine near thwe railway station. Please do not bring your dog (apart from registered assistance dogs).

Saturday, 23 November 2024
Start time:
10:45 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
300m / 984ft
Type:
circular

There are some mild inclines on this route around the reservoirs and trails near Hadfield.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 02384 96013
Nearest postcode:
SK13 2AQ
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Start time:
10:45 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