We are the Manchester Coach Rambles Group. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Coach starts at Prestwich at 08.20, picks up in Sedgley Park 08.25, then Chorlton St at 08.50, Heaton Chapel 09.05, Stockport 09.15, Hazel Grove 09.25. (NB: Timings for pick-up points are approximate - please be at the pick-up point in good time)
Toilet stop at Buxton (30p charge - card payment only)
Three led walks:
Long Walk (10.5 miles, leader: Antony)
Linear from Taddington. Waypoints are Taddington, Priestcliffe, High Dale, Monsal Dale, Deep Dale, Sheldon, Magpie Mine, Kirk Dale, Bakewell. There was a very muddy path along Monsal Dale. There are a number of slippy limestone step stiles over walls where we will have to be careful and one busy road crossing. Some sections on quiet roads. 1300 ft ascent Update: Wet and muddy paths - waterproof boots and gaiters/overtrousers are recommended. Cattle may be encountered during the walk. It is possible the last part of the walk will be in dusk/twilight so please bring a torch.
Medium Walk - Moderate (8.5 miles, leader: Ian)
Bakewell Circular: Via The Monsal Trail to Haddon Hall, crossing the river Wye to Lathkill Dale then Alport, through Baltic Wood back to Bakewell. 670 ft ascent
Short Walk - Easy/Moderate (7 miles, leader: Geoff)
Bakewell Circular. River Wye Path to Haddon Barn, Haddon Fields, Conksbury Bridge, Lathkill Dale, Over Haddon and Ditch Cliff. There is a short steep descent into Lathkill Dale and a steep ascent up to Over Haddon. The walk has some stiles.
Coach will leave Bakewell at 5.30pm
The ground may be muddy so please wear suitable footwear. Please bring a change of shoes, boot covers or something to clean your boots before getting back on the coach.
Tickets (£20) must be purchased in advance. The contact for buying tickets is the group secretary, Mary Carr.
manchestercoachrambles@gmail.com
07940 205855
Booking is by email or text. No calls please.
Please note that the ticket price cannot usually be refunded if you do not get the coach.
The first pick up point for the coach is the bus stop outside the entrance to the Longfield Centre on Bury New Road, Prestwich. For those joining in the city centre, the coach will stop on Chorlton Street, opposite the coach station, on the pavement side of the Britannia Hotel.
