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East Cheshire Group

We are the East Cheshire Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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

Route: Macclesfield canal (northwards) - Parkgate - Disley Church - Hague Bridge - Millennium Walkway - Torrs Riverside Park - Furness Vale - Whaley Moor - Old Quarry - Lyme Park

Bring food and drink for the day Toilets at Nelson Pit and Lyme Park.

Refreshment kiosk at Lyme Park may be open.

Wednesday, 23 April 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
19.6km / 12.2mi
Ascent:
524m / 1719ft
Type:
circular

PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE ON THE DAY FOR ANY CHANGES TO THE WALK. NB Finish times are intended as a guide only. You do not need to book a place on this walk. Ramblers Association recommends that all walkers carry ICE (in case of emergency) information

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 94458 83351
Nearest postcode:
SK12 1TH
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Start time:
10:00 am

Nelson Pit CP, Higher Poynton. CP charge is £3.70 for a full day. There is some free roadside parking nearby.

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