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.
Pauline B.
Area Sunday Short Walk.
Circular Walk No Booking Required
Leader - Pauline Brooke (07394 687183)
Sunday, 13 April
Meeting time & place: in time to catch the 10.45 train from Manchester Piccadilly to Marple
Start time & place: after the arrival of the train from Piccadilly at Marple station, due 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.
Estimated finish time: 15.00
Difficulty: Easy
Distance – 5.5 miles
Train ticket - return to Marple
Car Parking - Available at Marple station
Walk Route - Marple station, Lake Road, Community Farm, Roman Lake, along River Goyt, Strines Road, Plucksbridge Road, Peak Forest Canal, A626, Memorial Park, Marple station.
This circular walk includes a stop at The Garden House Marple Charity and Community Farm - home to a variety of animals including pigs, alpacas, rabbits, goats, Shetland ponies and more. Also available are a play area, sensory garden and Riverside Walk. Families with children over 8 years old are most welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult, no more than 2 children per adult.
Walking boots and clothes (waterproof anorak in wet weather conditions) are essential.
To bring lunch and non alcoholic drinks.
