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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.

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  • 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

Overview

This is a figure of 8 walk passing Taxal Church twice. On a fine day there are spectacular views. There is some walking on quiet country roads, most off road tracks are good, but muddy in some areas. Route: Shallcross Hall Farm, Cadster, Ollerenshaw Hall, Eccles Pike, Horwich House, Whaley Bridge, Taxal, Overton Hall Farm, Taxal Edge (optional – can walk down Taxal Moor Road), Taxal Church, Taxal Layby. Should be back by 3.00 pm. Toilets available in Whaley Bridge and Taxal Church. Bring drinks and snack for coffee and lunch stops. Lift available from Handforth area. Contact Melanie 07854 093785.

Thursday, 24 April 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
627.9m / 2060ft
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

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 00873 79909
Nearest postcode:
SK23 7JX
what3words:
cyclones.access.required
Start time:
10:00 am

10.00 am Start from Taxal, Layby off A5004, SK00877990 SK23 7JX, 53.316N 1.9884W,

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