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

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  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
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Overview

Train based walk

Leader: Annie

Meet Point: Near the ticket barriers, or on the platform at Piccadilly Station. Alternatively, meet the group on the train, or at the Walk Start at Chinley Station. 

Transport to Walk Start: 10:48 train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chinley

Suggested Ticket:  Off Peak Chinley Return £12.40 

Walk Start: Chinley Station at 11:25

Return Services:  xx:54

Waypoints: Over Hill Road, Cracken Edge, Big Stone, Chinley Churn North, Butter Bank Plantation, River Goyt, Goytside Meadows, Peak Forest Canal, Torrs Hydro

Extra: No toilet 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, 21 March 2026
Start time:
11:25 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
450m / 1476ft
Type:
linear

A linear walk from Chinley to New Mills Central via Cracken Edge where there will be great views of the Peak District and surrounding areas. 

Parts of this walk may be muddy so please wear appropriate footwear.

 

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 03826 82567
Nearest postcode:
SK23 6AZ
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Start time:
11:25 am

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SJ 99698 85347
Nearest postcode:
SK22 3JB
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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