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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
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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Starting Point – Redesmere Carpark
SJ84907135 SK11 9JR Total ascent 128 ft
PLEASE NOTE STARTING TIME IS 10.30am
Approx. 4.5 miles Easy flat walk
We will meet by the lake on Redesmere Lane where there is plenty of free parking.
This is a very easy, entirely flat walk which includes a walk past Redesmere Sailing Club and Capesthorn Hall, one of the county’s most impressive stately homes. Legend has it that Redesmere used to have a floating island – a preposterous legend without a shred of truth in it and visitors looking for it will be disappointed. The lake was dug to provide a water supply to the ornamental lakes of Capesthorne Hall, the seat of the Bromley-Davenport family, built in the Tudor revival style with domes and turrets once thought architecturally desirable but today some feel it is ostentatious and overblown. It’s now run as an event centre for weddings and conferences and is occasionally open to the public. The walk may be very muddy in places.
There are some stiles but we can easily bypass them if required. We will progress at a very easy pace and we’ll stop for a coffee/drink/snack half way round so please bring one with you. I can offer a lift from Prestbury. My contact number is 07729327940 if you wish to contact me.

Wednesday, 3 July 2024
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
7.2km / 4.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
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 84899 71351
Nearest postcode:
SK11 9JR
what3words:
weekday.mindset.isolating
Start time:
10:30 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