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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

 

Prestbury Circular

Start 10.00 Prestbury Springfield’s Car Park SK10 4DW 
Grid ref: SJ900771 

Approx. 8.9 miles easy – muddy stretches. Total ascent 901ft (OS)

Prestbury Village to Prestbury Golf club crossing Summerhill Drive, skirt Kings School and cross the B5087 taking a left down Sandy Lane and on to Whirley Hall before we join some lovely footpaths through the woods. We cross Birtles Lane and take footpaths to Hocker Lane until we reach Slade Lane and then on to Finlow Hill. From there we head on towards Daniel Hill and through the woods to Oak Road and Shaws Lane before crossing the A538 and on to Legh Hall and Spittle House, which the oldest surviving house in Prestbury and was once a hospital which specialised in care for leprosy, before returning to Prestbury. Please bring a drink and packed lunch. Contact for more detail 07729327940

Monday, 11 November 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
14.4km / 8.9mi
Ascent:
274.6m / 901ft
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

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 90000 77101
Nearest postcode:
SK10 4DP
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Start time:
10:00 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