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Manchester Weekend Walkers Group

Manchester Weekend Walkers lead public transport walks into fantastic countryside all year round.

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

Tram-based walk

Leader: Mark H, meeting at walk start

Transport to Walk Start: Tram at 10:21 from Manchester Victoria (final destination Rochdale)

Meet Point:  Meet on the tram platform at Manchester Victoria. Alternatively, meet on the tram or at the walk start at Newhey Metrolink stop.

Suggested Ticket:  Metrolink Off Peak 1-Day Travelcard for Zones 1-4 £4.90.

Walk Start: Newhey Metrolink stop at 11:00

Waypoints: Haugh, Bethany Farm, Woodside, Rough Bank, Ogden Reservoir, Kitcliffe, Piethorne, Cold Grieve Clough, Rooden, Knowsley Plantation, Piethorne, Turf Hill, Tunshill Lane, Ogden, Woodside.

Return Services:  Trams to Manchester every 12 minutes.

Extra: Toilets at Victoria Station. No toilets on the tram, at walk start or en route.

Saturday, 24 February 2024
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
350m / 1148ft
Type:
circular

This walk includes some steep climbing.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 93847 11588
Nearest postcode:
OL16 3RW
what3words:
turned.fetch.belt
Start time:
11:00 am

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