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We are the Stockport Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Overview

A pleasant circular walk of about 4.5 miles starting in Bollington.  There will be a couple of easy climbs on the walk.  There will be an optional pub lunch after the walk at The Poacher in Bollington.

Route:  This walk from The Poachers  Inn ( car park by the side of the pub by the way) follows the road out of Bollington below Kerridge Ridge passing some of the old original mills now in ruins, before climbing out of the valley and up to the little hamlet of Rainowlow   hen after crossing the Blaze Hill Road, the walk drops down to Bower Clough where we cross the Harruop Brook,  The  walk then ascends Gausie Brow before dropping down again to cross the stream again and return into Bollington for lunch

Please contact the walk leader directly if you require more information about this walk.  (John 07483 216566)

Tuesday, 29 April 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
7.2km / 4.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 94223 77826
Nearest postcode:
SK10 5BX
what3words:
dissolves.canyons.rockets
Start time:
10:00 am

4.5 mile walk starting from The Poachers Inn, Bollington

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