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Greater Manchester & High Peak Area

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Overview

Area Sunday Strenuous Walk.

Distances are over 10 miles.

Circular walk. No booking required.

Leader – Sean Dunne (07855 086460)

Distance - to be advised

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: 

17:00 (to be confirmed)

Difficulty: 

Strenuous

Distance: 

17.7km / 11.0mi  (to be confirmed)

Ascent: 

N/A



 

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 - to be advised



 

Sunday, 22 March 2026
Meeting time:
9:50 am
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Walking boots and clothing (including waterproofs if wet weather is possible) are essential. Lunch and non-alcoholic drinks should be brought.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SJ 83943 99025
Nearest postcode:
M99 1ZW
what3words:
lease.became.arrow
Meeting time:
9:50 am

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 04683 11854
Nearest postcode:
HD7 6AX
what3words:
scrubber.spires.sounds
Start time:
10:30 am

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking