Bollington / Lyme Park

Congleton Group

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Overview

Circular Walk : Route: We start on Middlewood Way, continuing along the tow path towards Lyme Park. Then up to Bowstones along the Gritstone Trail, over Sponds Hill to Kettleshume and back to Bollington. Total ascent: 1200ft(Contact the leader to request a place. It is possible that you will be turned away if you arrive at the starting point without a confirmed place on the walk. Leaders will set a maximum number for the walk as part of their risk assessment.) The leader is : Oksana Newman 07746 878022

Sunday, 9 November 2025

Meeting time:: 8:30 am
Start time:: 9:15 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:15 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SJ 84539 62767
Nearest postcode:: CW12 4FP
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Meeting time:: 8:30 am

8.30am Astbury Mere car park CW12 4FP. £1.50 per day

Starting point

Grid reference:: SJ 93105 78003
Nearest postcode:: SK10 5JT
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Start time:: 9:15 am

Adlington Road car park in Bollington next to Middlewood Way SK10 5JT.

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Difficulty:: Leisurely

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