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.
Please note, this walk replaces the Buxton to Whaley Bridge walk advertised in the programme.
Circular walk. No booking required.
Leader - Roger Jubb (07729 168545)
Distance - 13 miles
Sunday, 31 August 2025
Meeting time & place:
09:20 at Piccadilly station to catch the 09.31 train to Marple. The leader will meet the party at Marple.
Start time & place:
At Marple station after the arrival of the train from Manchester Piccadilly, due at 09.52.
Estimated finish time & place:
Marple station no later than 15.30 in time for the return train to Manchester due at 16.09. The next return train is at 18.10. There are also buses from Marple to Stockport at half hourly intervals.
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
21km / 13.0mi
Ascent:
1762 ft
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 - return to Marple (no ticket required if you have a GM concessionary travel card).
Car parking is available at Marple station..
Walk route - Marple station, Etherow Country Park, Beacon Houses, Cown Edge Way, Botham's Hall, Chisworth, Coombes Edge, Robin Hood's Picking Rods, Ludworth Moor, Hollywood, Mill Brow, Marple Bridge, Marple station.
Walking boots and clothing (including waterproofs if wet weather is possible) are essential. Lunch and non-alcoholic drinks should be brought.
