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Overview

Train based walk

Leader: Brendan M

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 Disley Station. 

Transport to Walk Start: 09:51 train from Manchester Piccadilly to Disley

Suggested Ticket:  Off Peak Disley Return £8.70

Walk Start: Disley Station at 10:30am

Return Services:  xx:14 / xx:43

Waypoints: Disley Golf Club, Elmerhurst Wood, Crow Wood, Lantern Wood, Bollinhurst Reservoir
Gritstone Trail

Extra: No toilet at walk start. Toilets en route at Lyme Park. Optional drinks at the end of the walk. Please do not bring your dog (apart from assistance dogs)

Saturday, 17 January 2026
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
275m / 902ft
Type:
circular

This is a Disley circular walk that uses mainly good paths that could potentially be muddy if there is wet weather. We will walk through the lovely woodland areas around Lyme Park. 

 

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 97302 84569
Nearest postcode:
SK12 2AE
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Start time:
10:30 am

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