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.
John Rattray
Area long walk. Please note the route has been reversed.
Knutsford station to Dog Wood Entrance into the Park and onwards to the Tatton House and the National Park Trust shops etc. where there will be short toilet stop.
From there to the Rostherne Exit gate and straight down Rostherne Lane and onwards and through Rostherne village to Rostherne church where Lunch will be taken. (should arrive by 1.00 p.m./1.15 p.m.) depending on progress.
Leaving the church, continuing on Rostherne Lane and then on Millington Lane to Reddy Lane then to Lymn Rd and then almost immediately we go on to Park Lane and sadly passing the Swan with Two Nicks we then walk past Bollington Mill to Dunham Massey House. We stop at park picnic area (near the car park) where an afternoon break will taken not far from the cafe and toilets. Biscuits will be offered here.
We exit the Park through the main entrance and go along Woodhouse Lane turning down to Station Road from where we will meet the Transpennine Trail, along which we will walk to the Car Park. Turning right we walk towards the canal on which we will amble along into outskirts of Altrincham leaving the canal at Manchester Road and then join Navigation Road to the station.
Possibly a little too much road/hard surface walking but mainly on pleasant country lanes and canal footpaths. Traffic should not be a problem - it is very light from my experience - it is very safe provided walkers keep aware and walk in single file where necessary and follow leader's instruction.
Distance I calculate as 9.5 to10 miles with minimal ascent/descent and no styles. Some mud and occasional tree roots.
No booking required, although we do ask that everyone carries an ICE card - we can supply if needed.
The walks will invariably involve ascent and descent, some of which may be steep. They will usually, depending on the weather, be soft and/or muddy, sometimes with ill defined tracks across fields or moorland - ensure you have appropriate footwear. Please consider your personal fitness and ability before attending the walk - if you're not sure, feel free to contact us for advice on the potential conditions, whilst the leader will base the walk on their own ability and may issue instructions where appropriate, you are ultimately responsible for your own safety. Please wear appropriate clothing for the prevailing weather, plan for the worst and hope for the best, bring any essentials and lunch.
Piccadilly for the 10:1p to Knutsford
Knutsford station
Navigation Road Metro
