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Manchester Weekend Walkers Group

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

Overview

Meet Point: Near the ticket barriers, or on the platform, at Piccadilly station. Alternatively, meet the group on the train or at Dinting station

Transport to Walk Start: 18:02 train from Manchester Piccadilly (final destination Hadfield).

Suggested Ticket: Peak Day Return to Glossop £10.40.

Walk Start: Dinting railway station at 18:30.

Waypoints: Dinting Arches, Dinting Engine Shed, Dinting Monument, Dinting Reservoir, Dinting Quarry, Shaw, Castlehill Wood, Mouselow, Glossop.

Return Services: x:52 and xx:22, 20:52, until 22:52.

Extra: No toilets at walk start or en route. Optional pub visit at the end of the walk

 

 

Wednesday, 11 June 2025
Start time:
6:30 pm
Estimated finish time:
8:15 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
6.4km / 4.0mi
Ascent:
150m / 492ft
Type:
linear

This is a walk with views and hidden gems, a wander around Mouselow and through Dinting Vale.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Introductory walk
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 02089 94693
Nearest postcode:
SK13 7EB
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Start time:
6:30 pm

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SK 03484 94137
Nearest postcode:
SK13 8BS
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Estimated finish time:
8:15 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