Carrbrook to Broadbottom

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Overview

A steady climb to the highest and most exposed part of the trail over open moorland on good paths. Walk along the River Etherow on paths through fields into Broadbottom.

Saturday, 2 August 2025

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: linear

Website:: https://tamesideramblers.org.uk/walk_programme/default.html

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:: SD 98896 01019
Nearest postcode:: SK15 3PG
what3words:: whistling.claw.crab

Start time:: 10:30 am

Castle Clough car park, Buckton Vale Road, Carrbrook, SK15 3PG. Bus 343, 348 Mossley Station 1.3 miles

Finishing point

Grid reference:: SJ 99618 93502
Nearest postcode:: SK14 6AG
what3words:: issues.loving.harshest

Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Lymefield, off Lower Market Street, Broadbottom, SK14 6AG. Bus 236,237 Broadbottom Station ½ mile.

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