The Roaches - Thur 19 Jun

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Overview

BOOKING REQUESTED

Head to the Roaches, Doxey Pool, Lud’s Church, then along the River Dane past Gradbach Mill. Risk assessment: Some paths are rocky and uneven underfoot.

Thursday, 19 June 2025

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.9km / 10.5mi
Ascent:: 518.2m / 1700ft
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.ramblers-trafford.co.uk/

Please contact the walk leader if you wish to bring a dog. Please let the walk leader know of any health issues they should be aware of.

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SK 00400 62101
Nearest postcode:: ST13 8UA
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Layby on Roach Road, just outside Upper Hulme, free.

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