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Greater Manchester & High Peak Area

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Overview

Area Sunday Moderate Walk. Distance generally 7 to 9 miles.

Linear walk. No booking required.

Leader - Jeff Lewis (0161 766 4683)

Distance - no more than 9 miles

Meeting place & time - 9.45 at Manchester Piccadilly station for the 9.57 train to Cheadle Hulme

Start of walk - Cheadle Hulme station after the arrival of the 9.57 from Piccadilly due at 10.11

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

Train ticket - this will depend on how individuals get to Piccadilly / Cheadle Hulme. You need to bear in mind that Cheadle Hulme and Disley are not on the same line so a simple return ticket is not available.

Car parking - because of the point above it is not recommended to drive to Cheadle Hulme but you could park in Stockport as both trains will pass through there.

Walk route - Cheadle Hulme, Bramhall Park, Happy Valley, Poynton Lake (probable lunch stop), Higher Poynton, Lyme Park, Disley

Expected time of arrival in Disley - about 4.00pm

Additional notes -walking boots and clothing (waterproof jacket in wet weather) essential. Please bring lunch and non-alcoholic drinks.

Sunday, 17 December 2023
Meeting time:
9:45 am
Start time:
9:57 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SJ 84850 97842
Nearest postcode:
M1 2BN
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Meeting time:
9:45 am

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 87604 86621
Nearest postcode:
SK8 5AP
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Start time:
9:57 am

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SJ 97302 84569
Nearest postcode:
SK12 2AE
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Estimated finish time:
4:00 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