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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

Moderate difficulty but lots of climbing.

10am start from the Poachers Inn, Ingersely Road, Bollington, We will head along Hedge Row and climb to Further Harrop Farm. From there up to Bakestonedale Road and on to the Gritstone Trail to Bowstones and into Lyme Park. Following a lunch / loo stop we will head out via West Parkgate and return over Bakestonedale Moor and Beristall Wood to Hedge Row.

Thursday, 4 December 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.8km / 8.6mi
Ascent:
365.8m / 1200ft
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

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 94246 77870
Nearest postcode:
SK10 5RE
what3words:
matter.grab.bends
Start time:
10:00 am

Poachers Inn, Ingersley Road, Bollington, SK10 5RE. Plenty of street parking in the area - please only use the pub car park if you are having a drink later.

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