Styal & River Bollin

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Overview

A lovely walk through the grounds of Quarry Bank Mill, along the River Bollin with a diversion for a close up of the planes taking off from Manchester Airport.

Tuesday, 1 April 2025

Start time:: 10:45 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:45 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:: 45.7m / 150ft
Type:: circular

There is the opportunity for refreshments after the walk. Details will be published nearer the time of the the walk.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SJ 84138 83451
Nearest postcode:: SK9 4JW
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Start time:: 10:45 am

Meet on road bridge across railway line at Styal station. There is a large free car park at Quarry Bank Mill, which is a 15 minute walk from Styal station. Contact me if you intend to travel by car as you can join the walk at the Quarry Bank Visitor Centre, next to the car park at approximately 11.00am

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