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East Cheshire Group

We are the East Cheshire 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

Birchen Clough CP on A57
SK109915 Lat/Lng 53.4197,-1.83716
///afterglow.condiment.chapels14½ miles (23.3 km) Moderate-

9.30 am - Birchen Clough Bridge Car Park (Free but limited spaces, worth arriving early)
Snake Rd, Hope Valley S33 7ZH
What3Words: ///darkest.headliner.physical

Route: Lady Clough - Pennine Way - The Swamp - Westend Moor Trig Point - Alport Castles - Woodcock Coppice - Rowlee Bridge - Blacken View Farm - Dinas Stitch Tor

14.5 miles Moderate
Ascent 1644 ft (OutdoorActive - approx)
Highest Point 1890 ft
Lowest Point 741 ft
GPX file available

me@richyhigham.uk or ‭07498 112311‬

Tuesday, 5 August 2025
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
23.2km / 14.4mi
Ascent:
501.1m / 1644ft
Type:
circular

PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE ON THE DAY FOR ANY CHANGES TO THE WALK. NB Finish times are intended as a guide only. You do not need to book a place on this walk.

Ramblers Association recommends that all walkers carry ICE (in case of emergency) information

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 10899 91501
Nearest postcode:
S33 0AB
what3words:
sensible.tinsel.series
Start time:
9:30 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