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Greater Manchester & High Peak Area

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.

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Overview

Area Sunday Strenuous Walk.

Distances are over 10 miles.

Please note, this walk replaces the Mytholmroyd to Hebden Bridge walk shown in the printed programme - that walk has been cancelled as no trains will be running between Manchester and Rochdale.

 

Circular walk. No booking required.

Leader – Imelda Carr (07763 984664)

Distance - 12 miles

Sunday, 29 March 2026

Meeting time & place: 

09:20 at Manchester Piccadilly station to catch the 09.31 train to Grindleford

Start time & place: 

10:36 at Grindleford station

Estimated finish time & place: 

17:00 

Difficulty: 

Strenuous

Distance: 

19.2km / 12.0mi

Ascent: 

1950 ft

 

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 - return to Grindleford (if you have a GM concessionary travel pass the ticket can be from Strines).

Car parking possible on road near the station.

Walk route - Froggatt Edge, Wellington's Monument, Robin Hood, Nelson's Monument, White Edge

 

Sunday, 29 March 2026
Meeting time:
9:20 am
Start time:
10:36 am
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:
594.4m / 1950ft
Type:
circular

Walking boots and clothing (including waterproofs if wet weather is possible) are essential. Lunch and non-alcoholic drinks should be brought.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SJ 84850 97842
Nearest postcode:
M1 2BN
what3words:
thus.rips.skip
Meeting time:
9:20 am

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 25019 78849
Nearest postcode:
S32 2HY
what3words:
universally.lied.flamenco
Start time:
10:36 am

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