We are the Manchester Coach Rambles Group. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
The coach leaves Chorlton Street at 8.50 am prompt, picking up in Sedgley Park at 09.10 and Prestwich at 09.15. Toilet stop at Burton Services (NB: Timings for pick-up points are approximate - please be at the pick-up point at least 5 mins early)
Three led walks:
Long Walk (Strenuous) Leader: Mary C 12 miles
Circular: High level walk around Derwentwater. Keswick, Castlerigg, Walla Crag (1234ft), Ashness Bridge, Lodore Falls, Great Bay, Manesty, steep ascent and descent of Cat Bells (1466ft), Brandlehowe, Hawes End, Keswick. Total ascent 2898ft.
Medium Walk (Easy/Moderate) Leader: Ian 8.75 miles
Circular: Low level walk around Derwentwater. It will start at Moot Hall in Market Square then to Portinscale, Hawse End, the Entrust sculpture at Brandlehow, Squirrel Nutkin below Cat Bells, Chinese Bridge over precious wetland, Lodore, Ashness Bridge, the Nat Trust 100 year stone, Ruskin Memorial at Friars Crag. Total ascent 680ft.
Short Walk (Easy) Leader: Dave G 6½ miles
Circular: Market Square then the Cumbria Way to Mallen Dodd, Brundholme, Briery, Winderbrowe, Keswick. Total ascent 700ft.
The coach will leave Keswick (main car park) at 6.00 p.m. prompt
The ground may be muddy so please wear suitable footwear. Please bring a change of shoes, boot covers or something to clean your boots before getting back on the coach.
Tickets (£20) must be purchased in advance. The contact for buying tickets is the group secretary, Mary Carr.
carrmaryev@gmail.com
07940 205855
Booking is by email or text. No calls please.
Please note that the ticket price cannot usually be refunded if you do not get the coach.
Coach will be parked on Chorlton Street, opposite the coach station, on the pavement side of the Britannia Hotel.
