We are the East Cheshire Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
This is what you might call a jigsaw of a route: so many of the pieces are familiar and you’ve seen them before. But in this configuration, they make a new picture with great views, weather permitting.
This moderate 12.5 miles / 20kms (approx) route with 1775ft/541m ascent (OS app) from Langley village takes in reservoirs, canals, waterways and ridges. Starting from the corner of Bottoms Reservoir and Clarke Lane in Langley, and heading towards Langley Hall, Birch Knoll and The Hollins, the route then follows the canal to Sutton Hall. After going alongside Sutton Reservoir and rejoining the canal, the walk then goes to Oakgrove before making the climb to the radio transmitter at Croker Hill. Descending to Lower Penhills and Higher Kinderfields, we join the Gritstone Trail for the final stretch to Langley.
The route (subject to recce): Bottoms Reservoir at Clarke Lane - Langley - Langley Hall - The Hollins - Macclesfield Canal to Sutton Hall - Sutton Grange - Sutton Reservoir - Oakgrove - Upton Fold Farm - Lingerds Farm - Higher Pethills Farm - Higher Kinderfields - Gritstone Trail to Langley.
Poles recommended. Bring lunch, snacks and refreshments. No dogs.
Lift available from Cheadle Hulme/Bramhall. Jez 07591 822712
PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE ON THE DAY FOR ANY CHANGES TO THE WALK. NB Finish times are intended as a guide only. You do not need to book a place on this walk. Ramblers Association recommends that all walkers carry ICE (in case of emergency) information
Meet 9.30am corner of Bottoms Reservoir and Clarke Lane, Langley. Street parking is available near Bottoms reservoir or use Teggs Nose Reservoir car park (no toilets).
