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Manchester and Salford Ramblers Group

We are the Manchester and Salford Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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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
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Overview

Heald Green station to Gatley station via various green spaces.  The walk follows rights of way, park paths and some minor suburban roads.

Waypoints : Brown Lane, Rose Vale Park, Gatley Golf Club, William Scholes Fields, Scholes Park, Gatley Hill, Gatley Brook, Gatley Park, Gatley Carrs. 

Dogs and children under proper supervision welcome . 

Monday, 1 July 2024
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:45 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
50.3m / 165ft
Type:
linear

Toilets - none at Heald Green or Gatley stations but Coffee Fix café in Gatley village is in the Stockport community toilets scheme and there are pubs at Heald Green and in Gatley. 

Shops near start in Heald Green and in Gatley village

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 84351 85882
Nearest postcode:
SK8 3QH
what3words:
hooked.parade.dark
Start time:
11:00 am

Heald Green Railway Station, Finney Lane. Transport : Train from Piccadilly 10:36 (final destination Crewe) calls Gatley at 10:49 arrives Heald Green 10:53. Also bus 368 from Stockport at 10:29 or bus 368 from Wythenshawe Interchange at 10:44. Car parking : There is very limited parking at Heald Green station and surrounding streets are restricted. If going by car it's recommended to park at Gatley station (free) or nearby streets and get the 10.49 train one stop to the start.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SJ 84758 88493
Nearest postcode:
SK8 4DH
what3words:
steps.linen.spike
Estimated finish time:
1:45 pm

Gatley Railway Station, Gatley Road

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