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Stockport Group

We are the Stockport 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

Overview

The walk leader is Les Arrandale, please call him if you have any questions about the walk on Tel. 07523  090  965   or 07964  305 192.

A moderate circular 10mile walk. 

The walk combines a moderate climb to a moorland hilltop and a quaint old village and then a walk through a limestone gorge.  The walk takes in Monsal Head, Little Longstone, Longstone Moor, Foolow, Cressbrook Dale, Cressbrook returning to Monsal Head via the Monsal Trail.

With the walk taking place in Limestone country it could be slippery in places if damp. 

Saturday, 30 August 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Unfortunately no dogs allowed due to young cattle in fields

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 18585 71562
Nearest postcode:
DE45 1NL
what3words:
bristle.hides.punctuate
Start time:
10:00 am

Roadside parking on Butts Road opposite the Monsal Head Hotel.

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