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East Cheshire Group

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

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

Leave the Car Park towards Gradbach Mill. Then over the river and ascend through Gradbach Wood, to The Roaches. Along The Roaches and past Doxey Pool. We descend through The Quarries towards the North point of Tittesworth Water. (Although we don't see it). We then Ascend to Pheasants Clough and along the road in a North Westerly direction and onto Clough Head. Descend Back Forest and through Lud's Church and finally back to Gradbach CP.

Please bring lunch and drinks.

No dogs please, as live stock in some fields.

Thursday, 3 July 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:
609.6m / 2000ft
Type:
circular

PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE ON THE DAY FOR ANY CHANGES TO THE WALK. NB Finish times are intended as a guide only. You do not need to book a place on this walk. Ramblers Association recommends that all walkers carry ICE (in case of emergency) information

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 99900 66221
Nearest postcode:
SK17 0SU
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Start time:
10:00 am

Gradbach Car Park. (Free)

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