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East Cheshire Group

We are the East Cheshire 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

Macclesfield-Buxton Bus Ramble
12.6 miles Moderate/strenuous, 2137 ft Ascent (OS Maps)

Macclesfield Bus Station
SJ91757345   SK11 6JD
53.258N 2.12513W
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Meet at Macclesfield bus station in time to catch the 58 bus to Buxton at 09:15. Nearest CP on Duke Street, Macc costs £3.40 for the day. The machines allow cash, card payments and RingGo app.

Route: Alight at Level Road, Burbage. Then linear walk back via Berry Clough, Stakeside, Cat & Fiddle, Cumberland Brook, side of Shutlingsloe, Macc Forest and Langley before crossing the Hollins back into Macc.

Bring bus pass or approx £3.00 fare. Part of the route will be muddy in places. Gaiters advisable.

Bring packed lunch. No dogs please.
Any problems, phone or text 07546 593281.

Saturday, 1 March 2025
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
20.3km / 12.6mi
Ascent:
651.4m / 2137ft
Type:
circular

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

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 91749 73451
Nearest postcode:
SK11 6JN
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Start time:
9:30 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