Manchester Weekend Walkers lead public transport walks into fantastic countryside all year round.
Imelda C.
Train based walk
Leader: Imelda
Meet Point: Near the ticket barriers, or on the platform at Manchester Piccadilly Station. Alternatively, meet the group on the train, or at the Walk Start at Greenfield Station.
Transport to Walk Start: 10:00 train from Manchester Piccadilly to Greenfield
Suggested Ticket: Off Peak Greenfield Return £8.40
Walk Start: Greenfield Station at 10:30am
Return Services: xx:13 / xx:44 until 20:13, then hourly
Waypoints: Lower Arthur’s, Primrose Hill, Slades rocks, Alderman’s Hill, Alderman’s Brow, Sailing club, Bradbury Lane, Greenfield
Extra: No toilet at walk start. No Toilets en-route. Optional drinks at the end of the walk. Please do not bring your dog (apart from assistance dogs)
This circular walk will leave Greenfield via Lower Arthurs, climbing straight away - steeply at times, up to Rocher Brow. Making our way along grassy paths we approach Alderman’s Hill and then loop round to visit the obelisk and the Pots and Pans stone. From there, we wind our way downhill on good paths overlooking Dovestones reservoir and possibly crossing over by the weirs to Ashway Gap if the weather allows. There will be some slippy surfaces if the weather is wet. This walk will take in some wonderful views if the weather is kind. Some changes may be made to the route once the recce takes place.
Boots are advised as trainers do not give you grip on muddy paths. À pole may also be useful.
