Nelson Pit - MEDIUM WALK

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Overview

10.00 am Start Nelson Pit Lower car park Higher Poynton, £3.70 (Exact cash, card or RingGo app) SJ94458335 SK12 1TH

8.2 miles, 1132 foot ascent (OS Maps) 3 ladder stiles.

Tow path South to footbridge, Green Farm, West Lodge, Green Close Methodist Church, Moorside Lane, Park Moor towards Knightslow Wood, past Hampers Wood, Cage, Elmerhurst Wood, Crow Wood, Toilets at Timberyard Cafe, Haresteads Farm, return to Nelson Pit. Please bring food & drink for coffee & lunch stops.

Public Transport available. Lift available from Handforth area. Contact Melanie 07854 093785.

Monday, 20 January 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 13.2km / 8.2mi
Ascent:: 345m / 1132ft
Type:: circular

Website:: https://ramblerseastcheshire.org.uk/blog/

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
Accessible by public transport
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SJ 94449 83351
Nearest postcode:: SK12 1TH
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Start time:: 10:00 am

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