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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.

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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

Route: Danebridge, Hangingstone Farm; along the ridge if the weather is good, on the lower path if not; Back Forest; Lud's Church (Chasm); banks of River Dane; return along Dane Valley Way.

Please note: a lot of the ascent is at the beginning of the walk up towards Hanging Stone, it may be muddy in places and there are some stiles on this walk but some lovely views. Unfortunately the larch wood on the way to Hangingstone Farm has had to be felled due to disease and is currently being replanted, so the beginning of the walk is not as scenic as usual.

Bring snack and drink for coffee stop.

Lifts available from Handforth (contact Melanie).

We probably won’t be back before 1.00 pm.

 

Saturday, 4 October 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9km / 5.6mi
Ascent:
283.5m / 930ft
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 96539 65179
Nearest postcode:
SK11 0QE
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Start time:
10:00 am

Start at bridge near Wincle Brewery, Danebridge. Park along roadside between Ship Inn and the bridge.

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