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East Cheshire Group

We are the East Cheshire Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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

Advance booking required - Text 07879 446906

Arrive at Hope railway station (SK180832) in time to catch the 9:39 train to Edale. Don't forget railcard and train fare. Reach Edale station at 9.46 (toilets) then walk back to Hope via Hardenclough Farm, Hollins Cross, Lose Hill, Townhead Bridge, Hope Bank, Win Hill and Aston.

Bring packed lunch. No dogs please.

Note that the B5470 Rainow to Kettleshulme Road is still closed.

If you plan to join this walk please text me (Paul on 07879 446906).

Watch the ECR website - if the weather is bad this walk will have the same start point and time but will follow a lower route.

Monday, 10 November 2025
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13km / 8.1mi
Ascent:
580m / 1903ft
Type:
linear

PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE ON THE DAY FOR ANY CHANGES TO THE WALK. NB Finish times are intended as a guide only. You DO need to book a place on this walk. Ramblers Association recommends that all walkers carry ICE (in case of emergency) information.

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SK 18069 83232
Nearest postcode:
S33 6RR
what3words:
eminent.roughness.cornfield
Meeting time:
9:30 am

Arrive at Hope railway station (SK180832) in time to catch the 9:39 train to Edale. Don't forget railcard and train fare (approx £5.10). Parking approx £2.20.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 12299 85299
Nearest postcode:
S33 7ZP
what3words:
consoles.eats.zone
Start time:
9:30 am

We reach Edale station at 9.46 (toilets)

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SK 17999 83201
Nearest postcode:
S33 6RR
what3words:
zoos.noun.steer
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm

Hope Railway Station

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