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Trafford Group

We are the Trafford 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
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Overview

BOOKING REQUESTED

From Danebridge we walk east along good paths towards Gradbach and then across Black Brook and up Gradbach Hill with views over Black Brook to Roach End. We then descend across the brook and up to Roach End (possible ice cream van!). Then along the ridge back to Danebridge past the Hanging Rock and a steep path and steps down to the river. Risk assessment: River valley and moorland walking with a few stiles. Possible livestock in some places. Some rough ground.

 

Thursday, 11 September 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
457.2m / 1500ft
Type:
circular

Please contact the walk leader if you wish to bring a dog.  Please let the walk leader know of any health issues they should be aware of.

 

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 96438 65224
Nearest postcode:
SK11 0QE
what3words:
shackles.halt.flatten
Start time:
10:30 am

Free roadside parking beyond the Ship Inn, Wincle (after yellow lines), on Barlow Hill, near Wincle Brewery.

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