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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

This 9 mile moderate walk starts at 10am from Clarke Lane, Langley ( next to Bottoms reservoir). We will walk up the road then past the United Utilities plant, Gritstone trail, Hanging gate pub, Oakenclough, Wildboarclough, up to and skirting the base of Shuttlingsloe, Standing Stone, Forest Chapel then down the road a little and back through the forest. 

We’ll have a coffee stop and a lunch stop.

Saturday, 21 February 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
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 94642 71515
Nearest postcode:
SK11 0NE
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Start time:
10:00 am

Clarke Lane, Langley ( next to Bottoms reservoir). If there is no room on the roadside you can use the car park next to Teggsnose reservoir SJ9456771840, SK11 0NB, conductor.wool.tamed.

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