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Hazel Grove to Whaley Bridge linear walk

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Overview

The walk leader is Dave Sidgwick tel. ‭‭07443 845983‬ or 0161 456 7607‬.

Meet at Torkington Park car park off the A6 at Hazel Grove.  The walk takes us to Windlehurst Hall, Macclesfield canal, Platwood farm, Lyme Park, Bowstones, Sweet Hill, New House farm, Toddbrook and to Whaley Bridge where we will catch the bus back to Torkington Park.  Bring your bus pass!

Saturday, 24 February 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 92603 86542
Nearest postcode:
SK7 6AB
what3words:
rivers.gown.exists
Start time:
10:00 am

Torkington Park car park. Off A6 at Hazel Grove, behind Buxton Road cafe

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SK 01158 81428
Nearest postcode:
SK23 7LP
what3words:
steer.silver.confusion
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm

Whaley Bridge where we will catch the bus to return to Torkington Park. DON'T FORGET YOUR BUS PASS!

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