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Overview

A moderate and hilly 8.5 mile walk from Bollington to Lamaload reservoir.  We will walk out of Bollington along Kerridge ridge to Tower Hill on the outskirts of Rainow. Walk past Thornset Farm and up to Snipe House and along the road to the waterworks.  Here we begin the Lamaload circular walk and return to the rear of the waterworks.  We ascend to Yearns Low and along to Ginclough and make our way back to Bollington along Oakenbank Lane.

If you have any questions about the walk contact the walk leader Julia on Tel. 07836 671439.

Sunday, 22 March 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
570m / 1870ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 94251 77872
Nearest postcode:
SK10 5BX
what3words:
remark.locker.factoring
Start time:
10:00 am

The walk start point is outside the Poachers Inn, Ingersley Road, Bollington SK10 5BX. Roadside parking along Ingersley Road. Please do not park in the Viceroy Indian Restaurant car park, it is open for business all day Sunday.

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