We are the Manchester Coach Rambles Group. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Coach starts at Prestwich at 08.20, picks up in Sedgeley Park 08.25, then Chorlton St at 08.50, Heaton Chapel 09.05, Stockport 09.15, Hazel Grove 09.25.
Three walks
Walk B/ Long. 12 miles. Moderate to Strenuous. Leader Eric.
Linear from Bakewell: Calton Pastures, Calton Lees, Beeley, Rowsley Wood, Rowsley, Rowsley South, Churchtown, Darley Dale, Derwent Valley Heritage Way, River Derwent to Matlock. Ascent 1119ft, highest points 950ft & 660ft.
Walk C/ Moderate. 10.5 miles. Leader Steve W.
Linear from Haddon Hall: Calton Pastures, Calton Lees, Derwent Valley Heritage Way through Rowsley, Rowsley South, Churchtown, Darley Dale, Derwent Valley Heritage Way to Matlock. Ascent 820ft, highest point 950ft.
Walk D/ Short. 7 miles. Easyish. Leader Geoff.
Circular: Matlock, Derwent River path, Derwent Valley Heritage Way to Darley Bridge, Oldfield Lane, Cambridge Wood (Short steep descent and ascent in the woods), Wensley, Wensley Dale, Manor Farm, River path to Matlock. Ascent 700ft, highest point 650ft.
Coach will leave Matlock at 5.30 p.m.
The ground may be muddy so please wear suitable footwear. Please bring a change of shoes, boot covers or something to clean your boots before getting back on the coach.
Tickets (£15) must be purchased in advance from Joycee Crosthwaite
joycee37@outlook.com
07948 821324
0161 285 7758
No calls after 9pm please
Please note that the ticket price cannot usually be refunded if you do not get the coach.
The first pick up point for the coach is the bus stop outside the entrance to the Longfield Centre on Bury New Road. For those joining in the city centre, the coach will stop on Chorlton Street, opposite the coach station, on the pavement side of the Britannia Hotel.
