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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

10am Start Smithy Lane Rainow behind Robin Hood Inn 6.2 miles circular walk MODERATE PLUS  SK10 5XF SJ9523976275.   Total Accent 1235ft OS
Route as follows:  Road walking down towards war memorial before joining the footpath below Thornsett  Farm , Snipe House , Rd down to water treatment works steep climb up to Lamaload  Reservoir which we will take at an easy pace Higher Ballgreave Farm, Valeroyal , Gulshaw Hollow, Hordern Farm then join Gritstone trail back to the main road retracing our steps back to the start.

Lovely expansive views on a clear day.  Some walking  on quiet roads. Few wall stiles .  No toilets, Dogs on lead livestock in fields.

Bring refreshments for coffee break also poles if you normally use them. Maybe some  slippy areas underfoot after recent rainfall

Saturday, 5 October 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.1km / 6.3mi
Ascent:
376.4m / 1235ft
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

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 95239 76276
Nearest postcode:
SK10 5XF
what3words:
opposite.harmonica.teachers
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