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Tameside Ramblers Group

We are the Tameside 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

A walk over moorland, rocky ground, which goes via Upper Swineshaw Reservoir, towards Chew Hurdles, before carrying on over Wimberry Stones towards Alphin Pike. Some steep climbs and rough ground.

Wednesday, 5 November 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
457.2m / 1500ft
Type:
circular

No dogs allowed

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 98870 01095
Nearest postcode:
SK15 3NY
what3words:
hurricane.snack.helping
Start time:
10:00 am

Castle Clough Car Park Buckton Vale Road Carrbrook

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