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Greater Manchester & High Peak Area

We are the Greater Manchester & High Peak Area Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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

Overview

Area Sunday Moderate Walk - Distance between 7-9 miles 

Leader -Sheila Kelly  (07903380734 )

Distance -  8 miles  

Meeting Time –  10.45 train Piccadilly Station 

Walk Start Time- The walk will start at Marple station after the arrival of the 10.45 train  from Manchester Piccadilly due at 11.06

Note: walkers are advised to check one of the rail websites such as nationalrail or trainline close to the departure time in case of late changes to the running of the train.

Train ticket - return to Marple 

Car Parking -  Available at station

Walk route - Marple station,Roman Lakes,Strines,Brookbottom,Mellor,Marple Station 

Expected time back at Marple Station – no later than 4.00pm

Sunday, 27 April 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Walking boots or shoes and clothing (waterproof jacket in wet weather conditions) essential.

Please bring lunch and non-alcoholic drinks.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 96307 89354
Nearest postcode:
SK6 7DA
what3words:
discusses.half.revolts
Start time:
10:30 am

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