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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

Advance booking required - Text 07879 446906

Smithy Lane, Rainow SK10 5XF  SJ952763 
8 miles (12.9 km) Moderate Walk

Start at 10:00 from Smithy Lane, Rainow (SJ953764) to walk to Forest Chapel via Thornsett Farm, Snipe House, Higher Ballgreave Farm and Greenways Farm, returning via Charity Lane and Gulshaw Hollow. 8 miles ascent 1500ft. Packed lunch. No dogs please. Parking available on Smithy Lane.
Please text me (Paul) on 07879 446906 if you plan to join this walk.

Thursday, 30 January 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
457.2m / 1500ft
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 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 95257 76308
Nearest postcode:
SK10 5XF
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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