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Stockport Group

We are the Stockport 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 Broadbottom Station the route will include Hodgfold, Bothams Hall, Near Cloughside, Benfield Clough, Compstall,  Etherow Country Park,  Ernocroft,  Sandy Lane and the Cown Edge way back to Broadbottom. 

Tuesday, 16 December 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
426.7m / 1400ft
Type:
circular

We will adjourn afterwards to the Harewood Arms where we will be welcomed by their cosy fires and indulge in a mince pie and possibly some excellent real ales!

Anyone wishing to get the train should catch either the 9.03 or 9.33 from Manchester Piccadilly. Return trains are on the hour and half hour.

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 99065 93798
Nearest postcode:
SK14 6BP
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Start time:
10:00 am

Parking at the station or on the road

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