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Trafford Group

We are the Trafford 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
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Overview

BOOKING REQUESTED

From Rowarth a walk with a longer and shorter option.  North to Far Slack and on up to Coombes Edge.  South to Higher Plainstead Farm and onto the Pennine Bidleway across Matley Moor.  Optional ascent to Lantern Pike then north back to Rowarth, OR the shorter option west back to Rowarth omitting Lantern Pike.  Risk assessment: Some steady ascents.  May be muddy in places if wet.  A small amount of road walking, and caution required crossing Monks Road.  May be a few cattle on Matley Moor. A stony descent to Rowarth near the end of the walk.

Thursday, 16 January 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
548.6m / 1800ft
Type:
circular

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 01158 89207
Nearest postcode:
SK22 1EF
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Start time:
10:30 am

Rowarth village car park, free

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