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.
Sean D.
Area Sunday Strenuous Walk.
Distances are over 10 miles.
Circular walk. No booking required.
Leader – Sean Dunne (07855 086460)
Distance - 12 miles
Sunday, 22 March 2026
Meeting time & place:
09:50 at Manchester Victoria station to catch the 10.05 train to Marsden
Start time & place:
10:30 at Marsden station
Estimated finish time & place:
17:15
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
19.2km / 12.0mi
Ascent:
2050 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 Marsden (if you have a TfGM concessionary travel card this can be from Greenfield).
Car parking available around Marsden station.
Walk route - Binn Edge, Wessenden Reservoir, Pennine Way (Blakely Clough, Black Moss Reservoir, Standedge, Millstone Edge), March Hill, March Haig Reservoir, Lower Green Owlers, Berry Greave, Marsden.
Some rough moorland, mostly good moorland paths and tracks.
Trains back to Manchester leave at .05 past the hour, going into Piccadilly.
Walking boots and clothing (including waterproofs if wet weather is possible) are essential. Lunch and non-alcoholic drinks should be brought.
