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Overview
Area Sunday Short Walk.
Circular walk. No booking required.
Leader - Roger Jubb (07729 168545)
Distance - 6 miles
Sunday, 24 November 2024
Meeting time:
10.20
Start time:
11.15
Estimated finish time:
14.30
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
6 miles
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
Circular
The walk will start at Styal station after the arrival of the 10.33 from Manchester Piccadilly due at 11.11.
Note: walkers are advised to check one of the rail websites such as nationalrail or trainline close to the departure time in case of late changes to the running of the train.
Train ticket - return to Styal
Limited car parking is available at Styal station but there is free car parking at the National Trust - Quarry Bank which is just across Styal Road from the station.
Walk route - Styal Station, Quarry Bank Mill/Toilets, Twinnies Bridge, Lindow Common, Morley Green, Rylands Farm, Bollin Valley/ Giant's Castle Bridge/Oxbow Bridge, Norcliffe Chapel, Styal Golf Course & back to Styal Station.
This walk has climbs of about 100ft in places with total ascent of 266ft. Please note that this walk is more challenging than is usual for a Sunday easy short walk.
Expected time back at Styal - no later than 14.30, the next trains back to Manchester are at 15.06, 15.41.
Walking boots and clothing (including waterproofs if wet weather is possible) are essential. Lunch and non-alcoholic drinks should be brought.
