Chinley & Hope Train Ramble - LONG WALK

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Overview

This is a train ramble!
Meet 9.10 am - Chinley train station. Catch the 9.23 train to Hope

Route: Hope Station - Hope Brink - Hope Cross - Nether Tor - Crowden Tower - South Head - Andrews Farm - Alders Farm - Chinley Train Station

14.1 miles Moderate / Strenuous
Ascent 1800 ft (OutdoorActive - approx)
Highest Point 2014 ft
Lowest Point 551 ft
GPX file available on East Cheshire Ramblers website

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Saturday, 17 May 2025

Meeting time:: 9:10 am
Start time:: 9:23 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 22.7km / 14.1mi
Ascent:: 548.6m / 1800ft
Type:: linear

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PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE ON THE DAY FOR ANY CHANGES TO THE WALK. NB Finish times are intended as a guide only. You do not need to book a place on this walk. Ramblers Association recommends that all walkers carry ICE (in case of emergency) information

Features

Accessible by public transport
Car parking available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SK 03950 82621
Nearest postcode:: SK23 6AR
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Meeting time:: 9:10 am

This is a train ramble! Meet 9.10 am - Chinley train station. Catch the 9.23 train to Hope

Starting point

Grid reference:: SK 18086 83262
Nearest postcode:: S33 6RR
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Start time:: 9:23 am

Hope Railway Station

Finishing point

Grid reference:: SK 03950 82621
Nearest postcode:: SK23 6AR
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Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Chinley Rail Station

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