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Manchester Weekend Walkers Group

Manchester Weekend Walkers lead public transport walks into fantastic countryside all year round.

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

Overview

Train based walk

Leader: Brendan M

Meet Point: Near the ticket barriers, or on the platform at Piccadilly Station. Alternatively, meet the group on the train, or at the Walk Start at Heald Green station.

Transport to Walk Start: 10:18 train from Manchester Piccadilly to Heald Green

Suggested Ticket: Single ticket from Manchester to Heald Green. Single ticket from Wilmslow to Manchester.

Walk Start: Heald Green Railway Station at 10:35

Waypoints:  Styal Village, Western Wood, Styal Mill, Chapel Woods, Southern Woods

Return Services:  Trains to Manchester every 20 minutes 

Extra: Please use the toilet on the train. There are no toilets at the walk start. Toilets en-route Quarry Bank Mill. Optional drinks at the end of the walk. Please do not bring your dog (apart from assistance dogs)

Saturday, 2 August 2025
Start time:
10:35 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
150m / 492ft
Type:
linear

This linear walk from Heald Green to Wilmslow sees us walk through various woodland areas, with a brief visit to Quarry Bank Mill. Refreshments after the walk at the Swan Inn in Wilmslow.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 84351 85882
Nearest postcode:
SK8 3QH
what3words:
hooked.parade.dark
Start time:
10:35 am

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SJ 85044 81144
Nearest postcode:
SK9 1BU
what3words:
maybe.locker.waters
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm

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