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Greater Manchester & High Peak Area

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Overview

Area Sunday Strenuous Walk.

Distances are over 10 miles.

Linear walk. No booking required.

Leader - Roger Jubb (07729 168545)

Distance - to be advised

Sunday, 31 August 2025

Meeting time & place: 

10.35 at Manchester Piccadilly station to catch the 10.47 train to Buxton

Start time & place: 

11.47 at Buxton station when the train from Manchester is due to arrive.

Estimated finish time & place: 

17:00

Difficulty: 

Strenuous

Distance: 

17.7km / 11.0mi

Ascent: 

N/A

Train ticket - return to Buxton.

Note: walkers are advised to check one of the rail websites such as nationalrail or trainline close to the departure time in case of late changes to the running of the train.

Car parking available in Buxton or Whaley Bridge.

Walk route - to be advised

Expected time into Whaley Bridge - no later than 17.00

 

 

 

Sunday, 31 August 2025
Meeting time:
10:35 am
Start time:
11:47 am
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Walking boots and clothing (including waterproofs if wet weather is possible) are essential. Lunch and non-alcoholic drinks should be brought.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SJ 84850 97842
Nearest postcode:
M1 2BN
what3words:
thus.rips.skip
Meeting time:
10:35 am

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 05900 73781
Nearest postcode:
SK17 6AE
what3words:
green.bearable.narrate
Start time:
11:47 am

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SK 01096 81454
Nearest postcode:
SK23 7AE
what3words:
shorthand.hints.waltzes
Estimated finish time:
5:00 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