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Manchester Weekend Walkers lead public transport walks into fantastic countryside all year round.

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

Leader: Mark F (boarding the train at Stockport)

Meet Point: Near the ticket barriers, or on the platform at Piccadilly Station. Alternatively, meet the group on the train, or at the Walk Start at Delamere Station.

Transport to Walk Start: 10:10 train from Manchester Piccadilly to Delamere (End point Chester).

Note that the walk ends at Cuddington Station on the same line (one stop before Delamere).

Suggested Ticket: Off-Peak Day Return to Delamere £15.30.

Walk Start: At Delamere Station at 11:30

Waypoints: Delamere Forest, Eddisbury Lodge, Pale Heights, Delamere Station, Oakmere Way, Cuddington

Return Services: xx:18 (from Cuddington)

Extra: There are toilets at Delamere Station at the start of the walk. Optional drinks at the end of the walk. Please do not bring your dog (apart from assistance dogs). 

Saturday, 2 May 2026
Start time:
11:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
175m / 574ft
Type:
linear

This linear walk from Delamere to Cuddington takes in a portion of the beautiful Delamere Forest Park, a climb up to Old Pale Heights (the highest point in the Cheshire Plain) and the scenic Oakmere Way.

There is a bail out point after 3.5 on this walk when we return close to the start point of Delamere station.

There are parts of this walk that will be muddy, so please wear appropriate footwear and clothing.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 55570 70425
Nearest postcode:
CW8 2JE
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Start time:
11:30 am

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SJ 60120 71608
Nearest postcode:
CW8 2LE
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Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm

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