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.
Pauline B.
Area Sunday Short Walk. Distances are generally 4 to 6 miles.
Circular Walk No Booking Required
Leader – Pauline Brooke (07395 048329)
Sunday, 17 August 2025
Meeting time & place: 10.35 at Manchester Piccadilly station to catch the 10.45 train to 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.
Start time & place: 11.06 at Marple station or as soon as the train due in then arrives
Estimated finish time: no later than 15.00
Difficulty: Easy
Distance – 5 miles
Train ticket - Marple return but as both stations are within the Greater Manchester boundary the best ticket might depend on concessions &/ other journeys made on the day.
Car Use / Parking - Available at Marple station
Walk Route - Marple station, Lake Road, Community Farm, Roman Lake, alongside River Goyt, Strines Road, Plucksbridge Road, Peak Forest Canal, A626, Memorial Park, Marple station
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.
Walking boots or shoes and clothes (waterproof jacket in wet weather conditions) are essential.
Please bring lunch and non alcoholic drinks.
