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Southport Group

Southport Ramblers welcome all age groups from 8 to 80+ for fortnightly worry-free walking (travelling by coach) with like-minded people throughout the year.

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

This semi-rural village is at the western edge of Macclesfield Foret, with the St Dunstans Inn for refreshments later. Walks today could be along parts of the Gritstone Trail, or within the forest. You could head for the Cheshire Matterhorn (Shutlingsloe 50mts) to the south. Our leaders may even take you to Wildboarclough.

Sunday, 22 September 2024
Start time:
7:50 am
Estimated finish time:
6:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Three walks will be available with details circulated on the coach. They will range from easy to strenuous depending on the walk selected.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Coach trip
  • Family-Friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 37220 20297
Nearest postcode:
PR9 9YJ
what3words:
mild.chops.desk
Start time:
7:50 am

The Bus stop by the Plough Roundabout in Crossens Southport, and calling at all pick-up points going south.

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