Manchester Weekend Walkers lead public transport walks into fantastic countryside all year round.
Train based walk
Leader: Imelda
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 Furness Vale station.
Transport to Walk Start: 09:51 train from Manchester Piccadilly (final destination Buxton).
Suggested Ticket: Whaley Bridge Off Peak Return £10.80
Walk Start: Furness Vale Railway Station at 10:30
CHANGED Waypoints: Station, Broadhey HIll, Rocks Farm, Dipping stones, Hawkhurst,, Ringstone Clough, Buxworth Basin , New Horwich
Return Services: 16.04 16.32, 17.04, 17.33 (then xx.03 / xx.33)
Extra: Please use the toilet on the train. There are no toilets at the walk start. No toilets en route. Optional drinks at the end of the walk. Please do not bring your dog (apart from assistance dogs).:
The first 2.5 miles of this linear walk are all uphill - a steady climb but one which some may find strenuous. Paths may be narrow and winding. Passing Rocks Farm,we descend to beautiful grassy paths towards the Dipping stones. Our route then meanders through villages bound by gorse bushes and marshes. We pass through Buxworth basin and climb to continue along paths to Whaley Bridge via woodland and moors. There are sheep, cattle and horses in the fields.
There are a number of stiles on this walk, two road crossings requiring care and a bridge crossing the motorway.
Bring waterproofs and expect mud if there has been recent rain.
