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Greater Manchester & High Peak Area

We are the Greater Manchester & High Peak Area 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
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  • 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

Area Sunday Short Walk. Distances are generally 4 to 6 miles.

Circular Walk              No Booking Required

Leader - Geoff Rudd (07376 811199)

Sunday, 19 January 2025

Meeting time & place: 10.35 at Piccadilly station for the 10.47 train to Whaley Bridge

Start time & place: 11.27 at Whaley Bridge station after the arrival of the train from Manchester

Estimated finish time: no later than15.30

Difficulty: Easy

Distance – 5 miles

Note: walkers are advised to check one of the rail websites such as nationalrail or trainline close to the departure time in case of late changes to the running of the train.

Train ticket - return to Whaley Bridge (if you have a GM concessionary pass this can be bought from Middlewood).

Car Use / Parking - Car parking available at the station and on surrounding roads.

Walk Route - Buxworth, Peak Forest Canal, Ringstone Clough, Stonehead, Slatersbank Wood & Toddbrook Reservoir

 

Note: walkers are advised to check one of the rail websites such as nationalrail or trainline close to the departure time in case of late changes to the running of the train.

 

Sunday, 19 January 2025
Meeting time:
10:35 am
Start time:
10:35 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Walking boots and clothes (waterproof anorak in wet weather conditions) are essential

To bring lunch and non alcoholic drinks.

 

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SJ 84850 97842
Nearest postcode:
M1 2BN
what3words:
thus.rips.skip
Meeting time:
10:35 am

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 01096 81454
Nearest postcode:
SK23 7AE
what3words:
shorthand.hints.waltzes
Start time:
10:35 am

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