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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

Meet at Macclesfield bus station in time to catch the 58 bus to Buxton at 09:15.  

Route: Alight at Level Road, Burbage. Then linear walk back via Burbage Edge, Dismantled Railway, Stakeside, Shining Tor, Lamaload Reservoir, Kerridge End and Higher Hurdsfield back into Macc.

Part of the route may be muddy in places. Gaiters advisable.

Bring packed lunch. No dogs please.

Saturday, 25 April 2026
Start time:
9:15 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
21.7km / 13.5mi
Ascent:
683.4m / 2242ft
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

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 91749 73451
Nearest postcode:
SK11 6JN
what3words:
locker.misty.freed
Start time:
9:15 am

Meet at Macclesfield bus station in time to catch the 58 bus to Buxton at 09:15. Bring bus pass or £3.00 fare. Nearest Car Park on Duke Street, Macc costs £3.40 for the day (until 3pm). The machines allow cash, card payments and RingGo app.

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