We are the Manchester Coach Rambles Group. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Manchester Coach Rambles
The coach picks up first at Newton Heath at 8.30 am. It then travels to Chorlton Street where it will leave at 8.50 am prompt, with further pick ups in Sedgley Park at 09.10 and Prestwich at 09.15. (NB: Timings for pick-up points are approximate - please be at the pick-up point in good time)
Toilet stop at Skipton
Three led walks:
Long Walk 12 miles - Leader: Steve S
Linear from Skipton - Skipton, Addingham, Addingham High Moor, Swastika Stone, Ilkley.
Medium Walk (Moderate) 7 miles - Leader: Don
Ilkley circular - Ilkley Crags, Cup Marked Rock, Badger Stone, Grainings Head, Keighley Road, Cowpers Cross, Whetstone Gate, Wireless Station, Stanza Stones, Trig Point, White Crag Moss, Twelve Apostles, Dales Highway
The first hour is a climb up to Ilkley Crags which is rewarded with magnificent views. Thereafter it is a circular walk on Ilkley Moor. Elevation 1200 ft.
Short Walk 6 miles - Leader: Ian
Ilkley circular - West along the Dales Way to Hallcroft Hall, across the suspension bridge to West Hall, to Low Austby through Owl Park and into Ilkley 300 feet ascent.
The coach will leave Ilkley at 5.30 p.m.
The ground may be muddy so please wear suitable footwear. Please bring a change of shoes, boot covers or something to clean your boots before getting back on the coach.
Tickets (£20) must be purchased in advance. The contact for buying tickets is the group secretary, Mary Carr.
manchestercoachrambles@gmail.com
07940 205855
Booking is by email or text. No calls please.
Please note that the ticket price cannot usually be refunded if you do not get the coach.
The coach starts in Newton Heath at the bus stop on Oldham Rd, close to the junction of Dean Lane and Old Church St, near Newton Heath Health Centre For those joining in the city centre, the coach will be parked on Chorlton Street, opposite the coach station, on the pavement side of the Britannia Hotel.
