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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.

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

Area Sunday Moderate Walk. Distances are generally 7 to 9 miles.

Linear Walk              No Booking Required

Leader - Jeff Lewis (0161 766 4683)

Distance - no more than 9 miles 

Difficulty - moderate

Meeting Place and Start of Walk - 10.15 Altrincham Interchange

Expected time in Styal - to be advised

Tram Ticket – if you have a GM concessionary travel card with the train/tram supplement you do not need to buy a ticket. Of you don't you will need a single tram ticket to Altrincham and a single train ticket from Styal. Depending on other journeys you may be taking a GM day ticket may be worthwhile.

Car Parking - car travel not advised.

Walk Route - to be advised.

Note: walkers are advised to check the TfGM website www.tfgm.com near the day of the walk in case any disruption of services is expected.

 

Sunday, 19 October 2025
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

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

To bring lunch and non alcoholic drinks.

 

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 77003 87907
Nearest postcode:
WA14 1BL
what3words:
coffee.apply.headed
Start time:
10:15 am

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SJ 84120 83483
Nearest postcode:
SK9 4JW
what3words:
driver.chase.rare
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm

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