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 Short Walk - between 4-6 miles
Booking Required
This circular walk includes a stop at The Garden House Marple Charity and Community Farm – home to a variety of animals including: Pigs, Alpacas, Rabbits, Goats, Shetland Ponies and more. Also available are a play area, sensory garden and Riverside walk. Families with Children over 8 years old are most welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult, maximum 2 children per adult
Leader - Pauline Brooke (07394687183)
Booking - To book a place, please send a text with your name and no of places to 07394687183, a confirmation text will be sent back to you. Booking opens from Monday 25 March.
Distance – 5.5 miles
Meeting place and time - 10.45 train from Manchester Piccadilly Station. Note - It is advisable to check on the website https://www.thetrainline.com or Transport for Greater Manchester (tfgm.com) for the departure time of the train as last minute changes might occur.
Walk Start Time - @ 11.06 Marple Station straight after the arrival of the 10.45 train from Piccadilly Station
Train Ticket - Marple Return
Car Parking - Available at Marple Station
Walk Route – Marple Station – Lake Road – Community Farm – Roman Lake – along River Goyt – Strines Road – Plucksbridge Road – Peak Forest Canal – Memorial Park - Marple Station
Expected time back in Marple- no later than 3.30pm
Walking boots and clothing (waterproof jacket in wet weather conditions) essential.
Please bring a light lunch and non-alcoholic drinks.
