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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

Advanced booking for this walk is essential if you are NOT part of the Stockport Ramblers weekend away.  To book please contact the walk leader, Lesley Williams 07856 096540

A varied 8 mile walk starting from Eaves Wood National Trust Car Park (this is a free car park).  The walk follows country lanes and field paths to Leighton Moss Nature Reserve.  There is a short section along the road.  From the nature reserve we will follow country lanes passing Leighton Hall (home of the Gillow family) where there are stunning views, on a clear day, over Morecambe Bay to the Lake District beyond. From there we will follow woodland and farm land paths to Quaker's Stang and then on past Jenny Brown's Point.  There will a short section along the rocky shoreline.   Taking more woodland and field paths through Stout Wood back to the start.

Please note the geology in this area is Limestone so paths could be slippery when wet. 

Parking in Silverdale/Leighton Moss area is limited especially on a bank holiday weekend so if you are on the Stockport Ramblers weekend away car sharing is essential. 

If you would like more information about this walk please contact Lesley (07856 096540).

NO DOGS

Saturday, 24 May 2025
Start time:
9:45 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
228.6m / 750ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 47113 75939
Nearest postcode:
LA5 0UQ
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Start time:
9:45 am

This an 8 mile circular walk starting from Eaves Wood NT Car Park.

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