We are the Greater Manchester & High Peak Area Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Area Sunday Moderate Walk.
Distances are usually between 7 - 9 miles.
Linear walk. No booking required. End point changed from Disley because of long gaps between trains.
Leader - Jeff Lewis (0161 766 4683
Distance - between 8 and 9 miles
Sunday, 21 December 2025
Meeting time & place:
09:45 at Manchester Piccadilly station to catch the 09:59 to Cheadle Hulme
Start time & place:
10:15 at Cheadle Hulme station
Estimated finish time & place:
15:45 at London Rd, Hazel Grove
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8 to 9 miles
Ascent:
N/A
The walk will start at Cheadle Hulme station after the arrival of the 09.59 from Manchester Piccadilly due at 10.13.
Note: walkers are advised to check one of the rail websites such as nationalrail or trainline close to the departure time in case of late changes to the running of the train.
Train ticket - stations/ bus stop are within the GM boundary so it will depend on where you are starting your day from - a Wayfarer might be suitable.
Car use not advised as the stations are on different lines.
Walk route - Cheadle Hulme, Bramhall Park, Happy Valley, Poynton Lake, Higher Poynton, Norbury Hollow, Hazel Grove
Expected time to arrive at Norbury Church bus stop (B) on London Road, Hazel Grove (just north of the Rising Sun junction) at 15:45. Bus nos. 192 & 199 stop here. If we arrive early enough it may be possible for people to catch the 15:31 train from Hazel Grove to Manchester, about 10 minutes walk further on.
Walking boots and clothing (including waterproofs if wet weather is possible) are essential. Lunch and non-alcoholic drinks should be brought.
