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Trafford Group

We are the Trafford 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
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Overview

BOOKING REQUESTED

A moderate-plus walk starting by the reservoir, then along quiet lanes, tracks, fields and farmland to Kettleshulme. 500m along road before ascending to Taxal Edge. Follow the ridge south along to Shining Tor where we descend back to reservoir.  Risk assessment: Approx. 500m section on a road with no footpath.  Route passes through a farm – may be animals.  Possible shortcut back to cars from Pym chair if weather is poor.

 

Thursday, 18 September 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
609.6m / 2000ft
Type:
circular

Please contact the walk leader if you wish to bring a dog.  Please let the walk leader know of any health issues they should be aware of.

 

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 97645 75402
Nearest postcode:
SK10 5XL
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Start time:
10:30 am

Hooleyhey Lane, 100m north of Lamaload reservoir car park. Car park may also be open but sometimes reserved for angling club.

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