Manchester Weekend Walkers lead public transport walks into fantastic countryside all year round.
Train based walk
Leader: Mary S (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: 11:48 train from Manchester Piccadilly
Suggested Ticket: Off Peak Day Return to Marple £7.30
Walk Start: Marple Railway Station at 12:15
Waypoints: Marple Bridge, Heys Farm, Cote Green, Cowhey Farm, Glossop Road, Erncroft Woods, Etherow Country Park, Compstall Bridge, Brabyns Park, Midshires Way, Marple Locks
Return Services: xx:18 & xx:48
Extra: Please use the toilet on the train. No toilets at walk start There are toilets and a cafe at Etherow Country Park. Optional drinks at the end of the walk. Please do not bring your dog (apart from assistance dogs)
A shortish circular walk from Marple train station, including a visit to Etherow Country Park and the Marple Locks staircase.
