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Biddulph Group

We are the Biddulph 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

From Carrbrook, we ascend Buckton Moor to Alphin Pike and turn SE to walk above the edge of Chew Valley to the reservoir. Dropping into the valley, we proceed NW alongside Chew Brook to Dove Stone reservoir where we take the Oldham Way and Tameside Trail back to the car park.

Sunday, 19 October 2025
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15.8km / 9.8mi
Ascent:
564.2m / 1851ft
Type:
circular

Walkers from other groups are always welcome, as are non-members wanting to sample walking with our friendly group of ramblers. Just turn up and make yourself known to the walk leader.

 

Please make sure you have an ICE (in Case of Emergency) card on you when out walking – you know it makes sense - if you don’t have one then ask the walk leader for one before the walk starts.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 98828 01065
Nearest postcode:
SK15 3NY
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Start time:
9:30 am

Carrbrook Car Park, Carr Rise, Carrbrook, Stalybridge, SK15 3NY

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