We are the East Cheshire Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Macclesfield Forest
Short Walk March 5th
Starting time 10.00am Trentabank Reservoir CP
SJ96167115 SK11 0NS
53.2374N 2.05899W
Moderate walk approx. 5.9 miles with 1214ft ascent (OS)
Car Park charge applies – cash or RINGO - some free parking on Standing Stone Road
Toilets available
Route: from the car park a steady climb up towards Nessit Hill, following good tracks past Ferriser, before joining quiet lanes to Forest Chapel, up Charity Lane, turning left onto forest footpaths down to Leather Smithy, cross the bottom end of Ridgegate reservoir, then back along woodland footpaths to the car park.
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
