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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.

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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 quarterly 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

The route takes us across the moors skirting Harridge Pike towards Higher Swineshaw where we join the Penine Bridleway to drop down to Arnfield reservoir. Climbing up through Swallow Wood we then cross Hollingworthall Moor to Wild Bank Hill. Our final descent is via Walkerwood Reservoir 

Tuesday, 7 May 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
609.6m / 2000ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 97950 99380
Nearest postcode:
SK15 3HA
what3words:
graph.kicked.lodge
Start time:
10:00 am

Car parking on Hartley Street, with additional spaces round the corner on Besom Lane

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 quarterly 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