We are the Greater Manchester & High Peak Area Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Area Sunday Strenuous Walk.
Distances are over 10 miles.
Circular walk. No booking required. Please note, the departure time & station has changed from the information printed in the Ramblers booklet. Now leaving from Manchester Victoria at 10.01 although trains back from Greenfield to Manchester will go to Piccadilly.
Leader - Mary Carr (07940 205855)
Distance - 12 miles
Meeting time:
09:50 as above.
Start time:
when the train arrives at Greenfield station, due 10.19.
Estimated finish time:
17.30 at latest but quite likely to be back in time for those wanting to catch the 17.14 train to Piccadilly.
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
12 miles
Ascent:
2800 ft
Type:
circular
Note: walkers are advised to check one of the rail websites such as nationalrail or trainline close to the departure time in case of late changes to the running of the train.
Train ticket - Greenfield is within the Greater Manchester boundary so the best ticket will depend on concessions &/ other journeys made on the day.
Car parking is possible on the streets below the station (particularly Shaw Hall Bank Rd above the Saddleworth Rangers ground).
Walk route - Pots & Pans, Alderman's Hill, Memorial Cross, Great Dove Stone Rocks, Chew Reservoir, Alphin Pike, Pennine Bridleway
This is a demanding walk with two steep climbs and much of the terrain is rough stone & rock but in good visibility there are marvellous views across valleys and reservoirs to further hills.
Walking boots and clothing (including waterproofs if wet weather is possible) are essential. Lunch and non-alcoholic drinks should be brought.
