New Mills - Thur 8 May

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New Mills https://visitnewmills.co.uk/places-to-visit/millennium-walkway/

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Overview

BOOKING REQUESTED

A moderate-plus walk heading to the Millenium Walkway, Furness Vale, along the Gritstone Trail to Stanley Hall Wood and Mellor Moor. Risk assessment: Crossing a few roads. Livestock in a few fields.

Thursday, 8 May 2025

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:: 518.2m / 1700ft
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.ramblers-trafford.co.uk/

Please contact the walk leader if you wish to bring a dog. Please let the walk leader know of any health issues they should be aware of.

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SK 00040 85422
Nearest postcode:: SK22 3BB
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Tor Top car park, Torr Top, New Mills. £3.20 cash/card, no change given.

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