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Walk from Nelson's Pit

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Overview

The walk will take in, Four Winds, Lyme park, Knightslow Wood, Bowstones, Sponds Hill, Brink farm, just above Pott shrigley, Bakestonedale Moor, Moorside, West Parkgate, Throstlenest farm,Maccelesfield Canel and higher Poynton.

Saturday, 11 January 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
500m / 1640ft
Type:
circular

Some paths may be muddy or icy so boots required. 

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 94459 83356
Nearest postcode:
SK12 1TH
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Start time:
10:00 am

Nelson's Pit Car Park, Pay and Display

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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
Join now for just £3.58 per month
Register for an account for FREE