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North and Mid Cheshire Area

North and Mid Cheshire Ramblers organises walks using car, coach and public transport. We walk locally and also in North Wales, Peak District and Lakes

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

We initially walk in a north easterly direction to Clough House and then through Macclesfield Forest to the Forest Chapel. We then head south towards the main climb of the day, Shutlingsloe (elevation 1660 feet). We then walk past the Crag Inn to Oakenclough and the Hanging Gate Inn, returning to the car park on the Gritstone Trail. Expect some rough ground, forest tracks and minor roads. It may be muddy in places. Please be prepared for a brisk pace on this late autumn walk. Assistance dogs only.

Tuesday, 2 December 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
701m / 2300ft
Type:
circular

For further details contact leader  Tel: 07881788867.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 94563 71830
Nearest postcode:
SK11 0NB
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Start time:
10:00 am

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