Manchester Weekend Walkers lead public transport walks into fantastic countryside all year round.
Train & bus-based walk
Leader: Mark F, joining bus at Stockport
Meet Point: Near the ticket barriers, or on the platform, at Piccadilly station. Alternatively, meet the group on the train or bus, or at the Walk Start.
Transport to Walk Start: 09:19 train from Manchester Piccadilly (final destination New Mills Central). At 9New Mills, walk up the road to the bus station and catch the 61 bus to Hayfield at 10:03. Alternatively, catch the 09:03 train from Manchester Piccadilly (final destination Bristol Temple Meads). At Stockport, walk to the bus station and catch the 358 bus to Hayfield at 09:35.
Suggested Ticket: Off Peak Day Return to Stockport £5.70, plus £2 bus single for each journey. Alternatively, Off Peak Day Return to New Mills Central £9.40, plus £2 for each bus journey.
Walk Start: Hayfield Bus Station Station at 10:30.
Waypoints: Cliffbank Farm, Hey Wood, Matley Moor, Glossop Road, The Intakes, Middle Moor, Kinder Reservoir, Upper Moor, Hayfield Campsite.
Return Services: From Hayfield: (early services dependent on walk finishing by this time)
60 bus at 16:00, changing to train at New Mills Central at 16:34.
358 bus at 16:41, changing to train at New Mills Central at 17:02, or at Stockport at 17:51
61 bus at 17:15, changing to train at New Mills Newtown at 17:38.
61 bus at 17:23, changing to train at Glossop at 17:52.
358 bus at 17:40, changing to train at New Mills Central at 18:01, or at Stockport at 18:51
61 bus at 18:01, changing to train at New Mills Central at 18:34.
61 bus at 18:03, changing to train at Glossop at 18:52.
61 bus at 18:45, changing to train at New Mills Newtown at 19:08.
Extra: Toilets at walk start. No toilets en route. Optional pub visit at the end of the walk. Please do not bring your dog (apart from registered assistance dogs).
This walk includes a few steep climbs and other smaller undulations. It takes in country lanes, bridleways and Kinder Reservoir. This walk is not suitable for beginners and a good degree of fitness is required.
Some areas may be muddy. The walk includes exposed moorland sections and narrow paths.
No dogs please, other than registered assistance dogs.
