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Overview

Train and bus based walk

Leader: John W (meeting group at Macclesfield station)

Meet Point: Near the ticket barriers, or on the platform at Piccadilly Station. Alternatively, meet the group on the train, at Macclesfield station at 10:45am or at the walk start.

Transport to Walk Start: 10:25 train from Manchester Piccadilly to Macclesfield, then 11:10am bus to Bollington

Suggested Ticket: GM Wayfarer £17.40 for all journeys, all day.

Walk Start: Bollington bus stop at 11:35.

Waypoints: Berristall Hall, Brink Farm, Further Harrop Farm, Harrop Fold Farm, Four Lane Ends Farm, Hayles Clough, Kerridge Hill, White Nancy

Return Services: Number 10 bus from Bollington: 16:37, 17:07, 17:37, 18:07, or 391 bus from Bollington 16:22, 18:22                        

Extra:  Toilets at Macclesfield Station.  Toilets at Robin Hood pub. Optional drinks at the end of the walk. Please do not bring your dog (apart from assistance dogs).

Saturday, 20 December 2025
Start time:
11:35 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
300m / 984ft
Type:
circular

This is a very scenic walk navigating farms and fields in the vicinity of Pot Shrigley and Kerridge.

It us mainly flat with some light ascent and one 100m ascent.   

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 93930 77960
Nearest postcode:
SK10 5QL
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form.operated.airstrip
Start time:
11:35 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