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East Cheshire Group

We are the East Cheshire 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

Meet at Danebridge opposite the pull in for Winkle Brewery at 10.00am. Parking is along the road between the Ship Inn and the bridge at Danebridge.

This lovely and not too long a walk which ticks a lot of boxes will be familiar to many walkers. From the start, we head up hill and follow a track towards Whitelee then downhill to the River Dane. After crossing the river at Gig Hall and following for Hannel, we rejoin the road and turn onto a track at a lodge for Swythamly Hall. We go past Park House then make the short climb up to Hanging Stone, and follow the Roaches ridge to Roach End. We go down through Forest Wood and Lud’s Church then follow the Dane Valley Way back to Danebridge.

The route: Danebridge - Whitelee - Gig Hall - Hannel - Snipe - Park House - Hanging Stone - The Roaches - Forest Wood - Lud’s Church - Dane Valley Way - Danebridge.

Bring poles, refreshments and lunch.

No dogs due to livestock and ground-nesting birds.

Any questions, please contact on 07591 822712

Monday 23 June 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.8km / 8.6mi
Ascent:
526.1m / 1726ft
Type:
circular

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

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 96500 65201
Nearest postcode:
SK11 0QE
what3words:
blatantly.hammer.eventful
Start time:
10:00 am

Meet at Danebridge opposite the pull in for Winkle Brewery at 10.00am. Parking is along the road between the Ship Inn and the bridge at Danebridge.

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