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Stockport Group

We are the Stockport 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

Overview

This is an 8 mile leisurely walk starting from Nelson Pit car park, Higher Poynton, Grid Reference SJ944833, meeting near the toilets. The route is along the canal then into Lyme Park, then Bollinhurst reservoir, then East Lodge and centre of Lyme Park where there are toilets. Lunch will be here then return via Throstlenest Farm and along the canal to the start. The ascent is 840 ft. 

Nelson's Pit Car Park is a pay and display car park

Please contact the walk leader directly if you need more information about this walk.  (Anne 07808 605166)

Sunday, 9 March 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
256m / 840ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 94451 83344
Nearest postcode:
SK12 1TH
what3words:
scary.winds.pedicure
Start time:
10:30 am

8 mile walk starting from Nelson's Pit Car Park, Higher Poynton

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