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Stockport Group

We are the Stockport Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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

Overview

A 5.5 mile circular walk starting from Honey Bee Pub Car Park, Altrincham Road, Wilmslow, SK9 4LT.  

From the Honey Bee Car Park we will head towards Bank House Farm, then follow a path along the edge of the woods in the direction of the River Bollin.  We will enter the woods close to the Giants Castle Bridge, following the river, crossing Oxbow and Kingfisher Bridges before reaching Quarry Bank Mill, Styal.  From there we will take a woodland path through Southern Woods to Twinnies bridge.  Following a combination of quiet lanes and field paths we will arrive back at the Honey Bee in time for an optional pub lunch.

Please note this is route has been modified from the one initially published following the National Trust announcement of the closure of the Giants Castle Bridge.  The route will now pass close to the bridge but will not cross over it.

For more information please contact Lesley 07856 096540 (walk leader)

Tuesday, 24 June 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:15 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:
90.2m / 296ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 82425 82866
Nearest postcode:
SK9 4LT
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Start time:
10:00 am

A 5.5 mile walk starting from Honey Bee Pub Car Park, Altrincham Road, Wilmslow, SK9 4LT.

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