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Manchester Weekend Walkers Group

Manchester Weekend Walkers lead public transport walks into fantastic countryside all year round.

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

Train based walk

Leader: David B (meeting at walk start)

Meet Point: Near the ticket barriers, or on the platform, at Piccadilly station. Alternatively, meet the group on the train or at the station in Broadbottom.

Transport to Walk Start: 18:02 train from Manchester Piccadilly (final destination Hadfield).

Suggested Ticket: Peak Day Return to Glossop £10.40.

Walk Start: Broadbottom railway station at 18:30.

Waypoints: Melandra, Dinting Arches and Glossop, 

Return Services: x:52 and xx:22, 20:52, until 22:52.

Extra: No toilets at walk start or en route. Optional pub visit at the end of the walk. Please do not bring your dog (apart from assistance dogs)

Wednesday, 23 July 2025
Start time:
6:30 pm
Estimated finish time:
8:00 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
5.6km / 3.5mi
Ascent:
100m / 328ft
Type:
linear

This is a walk with views and hidden gems, a wonderful wander along the Etherow and through Dinting vale, with beautiful woodland scents.

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 99023 93776
Nearest postcode:
SK14 6BP
what3words:
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Start time:
6:30 pm

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SK 03484 94137
Nearest postcode:
SK13 8BS
what3words:
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Estimated finish time:
8:00 pm

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