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Manchester Weekend Walkers lead public transport walks into fantastic countryside all year round.

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Overview

Train based walk

Leader: Annie

Meet Point: Near the ticket barriers, or on the platform at Manchester Picadilly Station. Alternatively, meet the group on the train, or at the Walk Start at Chapel-en-le-Frith station.

Transport to Walk Start: 09:51 train from Manchester Picadilly (final destination Buxton).

Suggested Ticket: Buxton Off Peak Return £13.90

Walk Start: Chapel-en-le-Frith Railway Station at 10:40

Waypoints: Ridge Lane, Rye Flatt Farm, Combs Head Farm, Old Road, Combs Head North West Top, Meveril Brook, Black Edge South Top, Hogshaw Brook, Corbar Hill, Corbar Wood, Serpentine Park, Pavilion Gardens

Return Services: From Buxton xx:15 and xx:46 until last train.

Extra: Please use the toilet on the train. No toilets at walk start. No toilets en-route. Optional drinks at the end of the walk. Please do not bring your dog (apart from assistance dogs)

Saturday, 14 June 2025
Start time:
10:40 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
500m / 1640ft
Type:
linear

This linear walk from Chapel-en-le-Frith to Buxton has far reaching views over Derbyshire and the Peak District. Some paths are rough underfoot and may be muddy after wet weather, so walking boots must be worn.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 05494 79454
Nearest postcode:
SK23 9UJ
what3words:
hardback.extension.strut
Start time:
10:40 am

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SK 05900 73781
Nearest postcode:
SK17 6AQ
what3words:
green.bearable.narrate
Estimated finish time:
4:30 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