We are the East Cheshire Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
WALK DETAILS AMENDED DUE TO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS
Due to icy conditions, the start point for this walk is now the Leather’s Smithy pub, Clarke Lane, Sutton.
PLEASE NOTE THE START TIME IS NOW 9.45. ADVANCE BOOKING REQUIRED.
Please use the parking spaces on either Clarke Lane or Standing Stone Road by Ridgegate Reservoir. The pub car park is for customers only.
Following a partial recce this morning, the roads are clear, but care is needed on some icy stretches, especially on Standing Stone Road alongside Ridgegate reservoir and up to Trentabank. Trentabank car park is snow covered and not recommended for parking.
The walk route is snowy with ice in places so care is needed. Some steeper sections. Poles are advised. Please bring warm clothing, snacks, hot drinks.
The route - 5 miles/8kms (approx) 780 feet of ascent (OS app) - Leather’s Smithy - Ridgegate reservoir - Clarke Lane - Bottoms reservoir - Clough House - Hardingland - Hacked Way Lane - ruined farmhouse - Macclesfield Forest - Leather’s Smithy.
The route is subject to change, depending on conditions.
Please message me on 07591 822712 if you intend walking so I can update you if there are any last minute changes. Please also keep an eye on the notice board on the ECR webpage.
Car sharing recommended due to parking spaces being limited. I can offer 2 spaces from Bramhall / Cheadle Hulme area. Please contact me if you’d like a lift.
Bring refreshments. Poles recommended.
5 miles, 900 ft ascent (approx), moderate, some steeper sections (OS app) approx 2.5hrs
if you have any questions, please contact me on 07591 822712
PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE ON THE DAY FOR ANY CHANGES TO THE WALK. NB Finish times are intended as a guide only. You do not need to book a place on this walk.
Ramblers Association recommends that all walkers carry ICE (in case of emergency) information
