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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

Train-based walk

Leader: David B (meeting at walk start)

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

Transport to Walk Start:   12:33 Hadfield service, alighting at Glossop.

Suggested Ticket: Off-Peak Day Return to Glossop £8.30.

Walk Start: Glossop Train station at 13:05.

Waypoints: Dinting Lane, Mouselow, Padfield, Old Glossop

Return Services:  x:23 & x:53 until 20:53, then last train at 21:51

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

 

Sunday, 24 August 2025
Start time:
1:05 pm
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:
160m / 525ft
Type:
circular

An easy Sunday afternoon ramble over the hills and far away, before dropping back down to Glossop.

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 03484 94137
Nearest postcode:
SK13 8BS
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Start time:
1:05 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