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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 - preferably by text.

From car park past Derwent Dam along Ladybower Reservoir to Abbey Tip Plantation, up to Howden Dean and Lost Lad cairn. Follow the edge to Wheel Stones and descend to Grindle Clough and back along the reservoir to the car park. Risk assessment: Gradual ascent and descent, not steep.  May be muddy in places.

Thursday, 14 September 2023
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
634m / 2080ft
Type:
circular

Please contact the walk leader if you wish to bring a dog.  Please inform the walk leader of any health issues that they might need to be aware of.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 17300 89301
Nearest postcode:
S33 0AQ
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shirtless.bolts.hydrant
Start time:
10:30 am

Fairholmes car park, meet by notice board. £5 per day. There may be some free parking spaces at Derwent Outlook car park on Derwent Lane on the right as you approach the turning for Fairholmes car park.

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