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.
Please note, this walk has changed to a Hope circular because of disruption to rail services on this date which would have meant catching two rail replacement buses from Edale. As it is, the train will run to Chinley and a replacement bus will run to & from Hope.
Leader - John Devaney (07971 787311)
Distance - 10 miles
Sunday, 22 June 2025
Meeting time & place:
09:20 at Manchester Piccadilly station to catch the 09.31 that will stop at Chinley for a rail replacement bus.
Start time:
10:52
Estimated finish time:
16.45
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance: 10 miles
Ascent: 1756ft
The walk will start at Hope station after the arrival of the rail replacement bus from Chinley due at 10.52.
Note: walkers are advised to check one of the rail websites such as national rail or trainline close to the departure time in case of late changes to the running of the train.
Train ticket - return to Hope (if you have a GM concessionary travel card this can be from Strines).
Paid car parking available at Hope station.
Walk route - From Hope station to Aston climbing to WinHill Pike 1515 feet, Thornhill and Hope Brink, Wooler Knoll, Plantation overlooking Ladybower Reservoir, Parking Clough, Yorkshire Bridge, Derwent Valley, High Head farm back to Hope Station to catch the replacement bus to Chinley. This a long steep ascent to Win Hill and some steep descents on loose stony paths through dense woodland. The views through Edale valley are lovely on a fine day and equally impressive are the views over Lady Bower.
Expected time back into Hope - no later than 16.45 for replacement bus to Chinley Station, then train to arrive at Piccadilly Station at 18.34
Walking boots and clothing (including waterproofs if wet weather is possible) are essential. Lunch and non-alcoholic drinks should be brought.
