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Manchester Weekend Walkers lead public transport walks into fantastic countryside all year round.

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Overview

Leader: Paul G

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 Godley Station.

Transport to Walk Start: 10:33 train from Manchester Piccadilly to Godley.

Suggested Ticket: Off-Peak Day Return to Godley.

Walk Start: At Godley Station at 10:50

Waypoints: Longlands Lodge, Westwood, Under M67, Cheetham Fold farm, Bees Coffee Pot, Harrop Edge Road, Higher Matley Farm Rd, Taylor Fold, Matley Lane, Rising Moon, Taylor Fold Wood, Lower Woodside, Lower Woodside, Tetlow Road, Barmhouse Lane, Sheffield Rd (Station 3 mins ) or High Street (Pub 10 mins)

Return Services: xx:04 xx:34 (or xx:05 xx:35)

Extra: There are no toilets at Godley Station. Assume no toilet on the train. There are no toilets on the walk. Optional drinks at the end of the walk (Sportsman, Hyde). Please do not bring your dog (apart from assistance dogs). 

Saturday, 7 March 2026
Start time:
10:50 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
120m / 394ft
Type:
circular

Starting and Finishing at Godley station, we'll head up towards Harrop Edge, stopping at Bees Coffee Pot. Coming back down past Higher Matley Farm to Matley Lane, stopping by the Rising Moon for lunch. After lunch we’ll go via Taylor Fold Wood and Woodside to Godley Reservoir and Barmhouse Lane back to Sheffield Road, where some can proceed to Godley station. Others can sample the real ales, Cuban vibe at the Sportsman, and meet up with people from the shorter walk. ¡Viva la Revolución! ;-)

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 96400 95052
Nearest postcode:
SK14 3GA
what3words:
smooth.museum.ranges
Start time:
10:50 am

Godley Station

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