Manchester Weekend Walkers lead public transport walks into fantastic countryside all year round.
Train based walk
Leader: Jim M
Meet Point: Near the ticket barriers, or on the platform at Piccadilly Station. Alternatively, meet the group on the train, or at the Walk Start at Glossop Station.
Transport to Walk Start: 09:33 train from Manchester Piccadilly to Glossop
Suggested Ticket: Off-Peak Day Return to Glossop £8:30.
Walk Start: At the main exit from Glossop Station on Norfolk Street at 10:05.
Waypoints: Manor Park, James's Thorn, Lower Shelf Stones, Higher Shelf Stones, Overexposed, Hern Stones, Wain Stones/Bleaklow Head, Pennine Way, Doctor's Gate.
Return Services: xx:22 and xx:52 from Glossop to Manchester Piccadilly.
Extra: A toilet should be available at the walk start and on the train, but there are no guarantees. Optional drinks at the end of the walk. Please do not bring your dog (apart from assistance dogs).
Starting and ending at Glossop Station, we'll ascend up to Higher Shelf Stones, the third highest Ethel in the Peak District and a trig point. From there, we walk to Hern Stones, Wain Stones and Bleaklow Head, the second highest Ethel in the Peak District. We will return via the Pennine Way and Doctor's Gate. The views will be stunning: moody moorland, romantic stones, and far away vistas.
All the way we stick to paths, but at times these are steep and rocky. Sometimes, we may need to go through an inch or two of water in streams. There should be no need for us to wade through the black stuff, but gaiters are advised. Boots are essential, along with waterproofs, hats/gloves, warm clothing, head torch (just in case), and plenty of food/snacks and drink.
