We are the Greater Manchester & High Peak Area Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Area Sunday Strenuous Walk.
Distances are over 10 miles.
Circular walk. No booking required.
Leader - Roger Jubb (07729 168545)
Distance - 12 miles
Sunday, 25 May 2025
Meeting time:
09:20
Start time:
09:55
Estimated finish time:
16:30
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
12 miles
Ascent:
1870 ft
The walk will start at Marple station after the arrival of the 09.31 from Manchester Piccadilly due at 09.52. The leader will meet the train at Marple.
Note: walkers are advised to check one of the rail websites such as nationalrail or trainline close to the departure time in case of late changes to the running of the train.
Train ticket - Marple station is within the Greater Manchester boundary so the best ticket will depend on concessions &/ other journeys made on the day.
Car parking available at Marple station.
Walk route - Marple Station, Marple Bridge, Greenhill, Hollywood End, Cown Edge Way, Robin Hood's Picking Rods, Near Slack, Rowarth, Lydiate Farm, Black Lane, The Banks, Windybottom Farm, Bottom's Bridge, Marple Bridge, Marple Station.
Expected time back into Marple - no later than 16.30, possibly in time for the 16.09 train back to Manchester. The train after is 17.09.
Walking boots and clothing (including waterproofs if wet weather is possible) are essential. Lunch and non-alcoholic drinks should be brought.
