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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

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 bring plenty to drink/snack for coffee stop.

Tuesday, 1 July 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.5km / 5.9mi
Ascent:
370m / 1214ft
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

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 96160 71155
Nearest postcode:
SK11 0NS
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squeaking.moderated.sliders
Start time:
10:00 am

10.00am Trentabank Reservoir CP Car Park charge applies – cash or RINGO - some free parking on Standing Stone Road Toilets available

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