Bardsley Bridge to Carrbrook

Tameside Ramblers Group

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Overview

We walk through historic Park Bridge, and up to Hartshead Pike. Super views of Manchester, Cheshire, Derbyshire, Lancashire and North Wales whilst walking in the Tame Valley. A steep climb from the Royal George, along the walled valley paths to Carrbrook. Possible drink in the Royal George

Saturday, 23 August 2025

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 12.6km / 7.8mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: linear

Website:: https://tamesideramblers.org.uk/walk_programme/default.html

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Accessible by public transport
Car parking available
Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SD 93071 01059
Nearest postcode:: OL7 9PG
what3words:: abode.tower.anyone

Start time:: 10:30 am

Bardsley Bridge, Oldham Road, OL7 9PG. Bus 409, 396,419. Tram at Ashton 1.2 miles/Railway Station 1.3 miles.

Finishing point

Grid reference:: SD 98896 01019
Nearest postcode:: SK15 3PG
what3words:: whistling.claw.crab

Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Castle Clough car park, Buckton Vale Road, Carrbrook, SK15 3PG. Bus 343, 348 Mossley Station 1.3 miles

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