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Tameside Ramblers Group

We are the Tameside Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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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

This is a linear walk, including Marple canal aqueduct (the highest in England), Etherow Country Park, Werneth Low, Back Wood, Broadbottom.

Wednesday, 4 March 2026
Start time:
10:50 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
396.2m / 1300ft
Type:
linear

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 96271 89223
Nearest postcode:
SK6 7DA
what3words:
mystified.tins.assurance
Start time:
10:50 am

Marple train station, Brabyns Brow

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SJ 98761 93928
Nearest postcode:
SK14 6BR
what3words:
ruler.smiles.speeded
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm

Broadbotton train station, Mottram Road, Broadbottom

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