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.
John Rattray
Area long walk. Distances are generally 9-10 miles unless specified.
This is a relaxing walk of just over 9 miles with lots of woodland and water. We leave the Park & Ride and head for Poynton Pool then take the Princes Incline and Middlewood way to Higher Poynton station. From here we return via the Macclesfield canal, Middlewood Way and field paths to Hazel Grove golf course, and on to Torkington park, then back to the Park & Ride.
We cross the rail tracks early on and have a couple of tricky stiles, but otherwise it's an easy route with only 413 feet of ascent.
No booking required, although we do ask that everyone carries an ICE card - we can supply if needed.
The walks will invariably involve ascent and descent, some of which may be steep. They will usually, depending on the weather, be soft and/or muddy, sometimes with ill defined tracks across fields or moorland - ensure you have appropriate footwear. Please consider your personal fitness and ability before attending the walk - if you're not sure, feel free to contact us for advice on the potential conditions, whilst the leader will base the walk on their own ability and may issue instructions where appropriate, you are ultimately responsible for your own safety. Please wear appropriate clothing for the prevailing weather, plan for the worst and hope for the best, bring any essentials and lunch.
Piccadilly Stop EP for 09:34 bus 192 to Hazel Grove Park & Ride
Hazel Grove (Park & Ride)
