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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

The walk leader is Pete Worsley, Tel. 07887 572002. Please contact Pete if you have any questions about the walk. 
 

Tha walk starts from Combs Reservoir car park off the B5470 at Tunstead Milton.
We follow the south shore of the reservoir to the railway bridge and then begin the climb up to Castle Naze. Then along Short Edge to Black Edge with good views of Dove Holes and Buxton and then south east down to Moss House Farm then north west and then east to Combs Edge. We then drop down towards Combshead Farm and back through Combs to the reservoir.

Saturday, 28 September 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
518.2m / 1700ft
Type:
circular

No dogs - Access Land Restrictions

Public Transport to start point:   199 Bus from Stockport. Nearest stop: The Hanging Gate Pub, half a mile from Start Point.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 03375 79799
Nearest postcode:
SK23 7GL
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Start time:
10:00 am

Combs Reservoir Car Park, off the B5470 at Tunstead Milton. It is a small car park, please car share if possible.

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