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Manchester and Salford Ramblers Group

We are the Manchester and Salford Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Overview

A circular walk up to Hartshead Pike. The walk starts with a steady climb to Luzley then goes via Knott Hill nature reserve to begin the gradual ascent to Hartshead Pike and Brown Edge. The walk is mainly on clear paths or tracks with a couple of tricky stiles on the path to Brown Edge (trig point 308m/1010ft).

Tuesday, 8 April 2025
Meeting time:
10:45 am
Start time:
11:20 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:
297.2m / 975ft
Type:
circular

Please note later start time than usual for a Tuesday walk due to train times.

Sorry, no toilets or facilities on the route

Booking is required for this walk.  Please ensure you book onto the walk by emailing the walk leader.

The main object of our walks is fresh air, exercise and the sheer enjoyment of walking with good company. For more on what to expect please follow the web link below.

https://manchesterandsalfordramblers.org.uk/walks/what-to-expect.html

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SJ 84850 97842
Nearest postcode:
M1 2BN
what3words:
thus.rips.skip
Meeting time:
10:45 am

Manchester Piccadilly station 10:45 for the 1100 train to Mossley (probably platform 1).

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 97312 02036
Nearest postcode:
OL5 0AD
what3words:
guides.gentle.pint
Start time:
11:20 am

Mossley Railway Station - catch the 11.00 train from Piccadilly.

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