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Overview

From Glossop Station, with some inclines, we walk via Old Glossop, around Bottoms Reservoir and back via two parks. Undulating walk with no really long steep hills.

Wednesday, 17 September 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
228.6m / 750ft
Type:
circular
Website:
https://tamesideramblers.org.uk/walk_programme/default.html

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 03256 94352
Nearest postcode:
SK13 7AQ
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Start time:
10:30 am

Glossop Railway Station Walk will start after the arrival of the 10.33am train from Manchester. Free parking on roads near old Library, Talbot Street and Fauvel Road.

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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
Join now for just £3.58 per month
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