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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.

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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

Join me on this 8 mile Ramble 'brushing' the lower slopes of Hollingworthall Moor and down into the Brushes Valley around Walker, Brushes and Lower Swineshaw Reservoirs. With a varied landscape of woodland, reservoir, moorland and farm paths and tracks there will be something for everyone to enjoy.

There are 2 ascents on this walk but we will take them at a leisurely pace and the views will reward our efforts.

We will have 2 coffee breaks and a lunch break along the way. 

There may be livestock in fields but well behaved dogs, on short leads at all times will be welcome.

Details for the walk starting place and how to find the car park are shown below.

You do not need to book onto the walk.

If you have any questions please contact me on 07940 996218.

Hope to see you there.

 

 

Sunday, 10 August 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
359.7m / 1180ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 98014 99428
Nearest postcode:
SK15 3EZ
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Start time:
10:30 am

Free car Park Off Besom Lane, Millbrook, Stalybridge. When you get to Stalybridge at the Stamford Street/Mottram Road junction turn onto Huddersfield Road. After 1.4 miles turn right onto besom Lane. If coming from Carrbrook turn left off Huddersfield Road onto Besom Lane. The car park is behind house number 26 after about 100 m. The car park is not signposted and it will feel like you are going into someone's garden but you won't be. Please have a look at the map below which shows it perfectly.

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