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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

from Bowden Bridge Car Park, Hayfield, we join the Pennine Bridleway heading towards Mt Famine. We turn off this to climb an unnamed ridge and then over Mt Famine. This unnamed ridge has a narrow rocky path with a steep drop at the side. If you want to avoid this it's possible to stay on the Pennine Bridleway for a longer time. The climb up to Mount Famine is also rocky and may require using hands, but it's short, and there's no steep drop to the side. Then over Brown Knoll, up Swine's Back (rocky paths) to Red Brook. From here we take a gentle downward path (ie. Not down Red Brook!) back to the cars.

All Climbs will be at a modest pace.

Please bring food and drinks for coffee and lunch stops, and prepare to celebrate the summer solstice in a wonderful landscape with beautiful views.

Saturday, 21 June 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
14.2km / 8.8mi
Ascent:
484.6m / 1590ft
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

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 04870 86954
Nearest postcode:
SK22 2LH
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Start time:
10:00 am

from Bowden Bridge CP Hayfield (free roadside parking). Toilets.

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