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Manchester and Salford Ramblers Group

We are the Manchester and Salford 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
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Overview

Waypoints:  the bus Interchange, the River Goyt, Stringer Street steps - the subject of a long campaign to get the steps repaired and reopened - Vernon Park , Woodbank Memorial Park, St Thomas's Rec, Hillgate and return.

Monday, 3 November 2025
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:
176.8m / 580ft
Type:
circular

Total ascent about 580ft - mostly at the steps !! 

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 89275 89810
Nearest postcode:
SK3 9JD
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glee.upset.birds
Start time:
11:00 am

Stockport Railway 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