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Stockport Group

We are the Stockport 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

Overview

The Walk leader is Hilary Lowe. If you have any questions about the walk please contact Hilary on tel. 07963 167523.
A 9.5 mile walk from Purple Pakora car park in Marple.
We start by taking the GM Ringway along the Peak Forest Canal to Marple Aqueduct where we drop down to the River Goyt which we follow to Compstall where we enter Etherow Country Park. We ascend through Ernocroft Wood crossing the Glossop Road to follow paths to Mill Brow, onto Mellor Church, Linnet Clough, Bottom's Bridge and back along the canal.

Saturday, 4 January 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:
457.2m / 1500ft
Type:
circular

No dogs.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 96371 89274
Nearest postcode:
SK6 7DA
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Start time:
10:00 am

Purple Pakora car park, Brabyns Brow, Marple. SK6 7DA

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