We are the Manchester Coach Rambles Group. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Manchester Coach Rambles
The coach picks up first at Newton Heath at 8.30 am. It then travels to Chorlton Street where it will leave at 8.50 am prompt, with further pick ups in Sedgley Park at 09.10 and Prestwich at 09.15. Toilet stop at Burton-in-Kendal services (NB: Timings for pick-up points are approximate - please be at the pick-up point in good time)
Three led walks:
Long Walk - 11 miles, 2600 ft ascent Leader: Simon C
Linear from Waterhead. Via Rothay Bridge, Loughrigg, Hammerscar Plantation, Silver Howe, Swinescar Pike, Easedale, Grasmere. A walk that should offer a variety of great views particularly from the top of Loughrigg and then Silver Howe. There is a long climb to Loughrigg in the morning and a staged climb to Silver Howe in the afternoon, the final stretch being quite short but very steep. The descent to Easedale valley is also steep so the walk will demand both stamina and some agility.
Medium Walk Moderate - 9½ miles, 1500ft ascent Leader: Don
Consisting of two circulars. Firstly a short circular past Allan Bank through woods and along the river Rothay. The second a respectful and solemn circular along the coffin road to Rydal. Round Rydal Mount then to the lake and via Rydal cave to Loughrigg Terrace. Up to High Bank and then contouring Huntingstile Crag. Finally, descending through Redbank Wood to the lakeside road at Grasmere lake. Some Wordsworth landmarks.
Short Walk Easy - 6 miles Leader: Geoff
Grasmere Circular. Via The Lea on Grasmere Water, Loughrigg Terrace, Rydal and Dove Cottage.
The coach will leave Grasmere at 6.00 p.m.
The ground may be muddy so please wear suitable footwear. Please bring a change of shoes, boot covers or something to clean your boots before getting back on the coach.
Tickets (£20) must be purchased in advance. The contact for buying tickets is the group secretary, Mary Carr.
manchestercoachrambles@gmail.com
07940 205855
Booking is by email or text. No calls please.
Please note that the ticket price cannot usually be refunded if you do not get the coach.
The coach starts in Newton Heath at the bus stop on Oldham Rd, close to the junction of Dean Lane and Old Church St, near Newton Heath Health Centre For those joining in the city centre, the coach will be parked on Chorlton Street, opposite the coach station, on the pavement side of the Britannia Hotel.
