We are the Greater Manchester & High Peak Area Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Area Sunday Strenuous Walk.
Distances are over 10 miles.
Please note, the train time from Piccadilly has had to be brought forward as the intended train is not running.
Linear walk. No booking required.
Leader - Mary Hill
Distance - 12.5 miles
Sunday, 24 August 2025
Meeting time & place:
09:15 at Manchester Piccadilly station to catch the 09.29 train to Glossop.
Start time & place:
10:16 at Glossop station after the arrival of the train from Manchester.
Estimated finish time & place:
17:00 at Hadfield station.
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
20km / 12.5mi
Ascent:
2620 ft
Train ticket - both stations are within the Greater Manchester boundary so the best ticket will depend on concessions &/ other journeys made on the day.
Note: walkers are advised to check one of the rail websites such as nationalrail or trainline close to the departure time in case of late changes to the running of the train.
Car parking both at and near Hadfield station, also on streets in Glossop.
Walk route - Old Glossop, Cock Hill, Clough Edge, Torside Clough to cross the stream and walk beneath Long Gutter Edge down to the Longdendale trail, Crowden, Lad's Leap, Arnfield Lane, Hadfield.
There are two significant climbs on the route.
Expected time into Hadfield - no later than 17.00
Walking boots and clothing (including waterproofs if wet weather is possible) are essential. Lunch and non-alcoholic drinks should be brought.
