Manchester Weekend Walkers lead public transport walks into fantastic countryside all year round.
Train based walk
Leader: Simon B (meeting at walk start)
Meet Point: Near the ticket barriers, or on the platform at Piccadilly Station. Alternatively, meet the group on the train, or at the Walk Start at Marple Station.
Transport to Walk Start: 09:27 train from Manchester Piccadilly to Marple
Suggested Ticket: Off Peak Marple Return £7.40
Walk Start: Marple Station at 09:50
Return Services: 15:09, 17:09; 19:09
Waypoints: Low Lea Road, Roman Lakes, Strawberry Hill, Windybottom farm, Greenclough farm, The Banks, Brook Bottom, Hague Bar, Hague Bridge, Weir, Paper Mill, Peak Forest Canal, Stanleyhall Wood, Turf Lea Farm/Lea Cote Farm, Ridge End, Peak Forest Canal
Extra: No toilet at walk start. No toilets en-route. Optional drinks at the end of the walk. Please do not bring your dog (apart from assistance dogs)
A circular walk starting and finishing at Marple Railway Station, comprising mostly good paths with a couple of climbs.
Optional drinks at the end of the walk at The Norfolk Arms
Parking available at Brabyns Brow, Brabyn’s Park, Marple Station, Station overflow (behind Purple Pakora). Charges recently introduced but Sunday should be free.
Buses to and from Stockport Interchange (383/384)
